Artrails of SW Washington

I am so pleased to announce I have been juried into Artrails for a second year! Check the link at the side of the page. I will be at the Evergreen Playhouse in Centralia WA the last two weekends of September from 10am to 5pm. The gala to kick off the tour is at the train station in Centralia Friday September 18 from 4pm to 8pm. Join me and all the other artists for some fun, food and music.

First sale of the year

I have been intived to the Morgan Arts Centre to sell my work at their Vernal Equinox Art Fair. Check out their site http://www.morganartscentre.com/ The sale is the 21st and 22nd of March. I will have some framed pieces, some boxes and journals as well as a few cards.

Juried Show

I just got a call for artists for a gallery in Cannon Beach. I have been thinking about getting my work in that area for a while now. The theme for the show is "Just Desserts". I can have three pieces in the show. Here is the first one!

It is a box shaped like a piece of lemon cake complete with a slice of lemon and "frosting" flowers sitting on a quilled plate. I am hoping to do the juried shows until they ask me to join their gallery. I think I will attempt a Marion berry pie next.

Watercolor papers

Here is a class sample showing the versatility of water color papers. There are so many ways to use them. It's almost like painting with paper. Just when you think you have exhausted the possibilities you discover an new way to incorporate them. I like the Paplin colors the best.

Adding color to your strips

I love all the edged papers but they are kind of pricey and come in limited numbers of colors. I have tea stained paper strips and I have used small scale rubber stamps on the width of the papers. Now, I am running the edges through ink pads to get just the right look.

Have you checked out all the rub-ons at the craft store lately? Check out all the crystals and pearls on the crystals link at the side of the page.

Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day always gives me a great excuse to make a special card for my special someones. I hope you don't miss out on the fun by quilling a little something too.

Vintage cards

I have been working on vintage cards as of late. I got a Dover Publication CD full of vintage prints. I love going on a tour of antique shops but the economy has made me rethink my tours. I have been enjoying my trips but I now frequent the postcard and greeting card bins. But it doesn't stop there. I color copy them so I can use them over and over for my greeting card creativity.

The Santa was a vintage card so all I had to do is add a bit of quilling. I am doing a series of Valentines and Mothers Day cards too.

Classes and Retreats

A new class schedule for Paper Moon in Battle Ground WA is on its way! Check the link at the side of the page for dates and times. They also carry a huge selection of quilling tools, books and supplies.

Retreat time is here again! Check out Scrap Happy. http://www.scraphappylongview.blogspot.com/

I will be teaching classes at Paper Moon and at the retreat for Scrap Happy.

The variety of paper art techniques is the best in the NW.

Fall Classes at Paper Moon

I'm back at Paper Moon with some great classes perfect for quillers looking for a challenge. Click the link at the side for all the classes at Paper Moon.

Cupola Gallery Fundraiser

Don't miss a great party November 8th! Click on the link at the side of the page for Cupola and get all the details!

Fill project with shading

The Bishop family is settling into a back to school schedule. Just finished this piece. Not my usual floral stuff but needed a break and thought I would stretch my creativity a bit. The piece is called "Serengeti" I used the black, grey and white variety pack from JJ line of papers. The brown was some that I added.

The Cupola Gallery

Great News! I am now a member of The Cupola Gallery in Battle Ground WA. They are a new artist Coop gallery that attends art shows in the area and are looking for a place of their own. My first show will be "Art in the Garden" in Battle Ground. With ArTrails in September this year, I am now displaying in three counties...Lewis, Cowlitz and Clark in SW Washington.

Pacific NW minimeet

I am getting ready to go to the monthly mini meet at Paper Moon on the 23rd of June from 10:30 to noon.
Drop by and introduce yourself. Enjoy a cup of coffee and a goodie while working on your own project and swapping tips with other quillers. It's FREE.
Low on supplies? Holly has a huge stock of papers, strips, tools and books. NW quillers this is your place.

Classes

I have been having fun teaching at Paper Moon and Scrap Happy. We just finished a class to make this card.

We used watercolor quilling strips and gilded edged strips. So simple using open heart coils, marquises and tight coils.

Student Art Show

The Broadway Gallery is having its student art show this month. One of my students is in the exhibit.

She is holding her chickadee and on the wall is her toucan.

Contest Winner

More exciting news! My peach case at the bottom of my page was given honorable mention and a $25 prize through the Creative Home Arts Club. The contest was a paper arts theme. I will post the other winners when the article is published.

ARTrails show

Great news! I have been invited to join the ARTrails of SW Washington State You can check out the program on their home page: http://www.artrailsofsww.org/ The information there is for last year but I think you can see what is in store should you like to enjoy a studio hop in September. I will post the information again as time gets closer.

Sparkles

My newest favorite finds are swarovski crystals and Mrs. Grossman's lace stickers.

http://www.artbeads.com/ has a "no minimum order" and "no shipping" policy. I love the flat back rhinestones size 12 to add fire and dazzle to my quilling. There are many colors to choose from.

You can find the stickers on the Custom Quilling link. There are several patterns and colors to choose from.

Paper Arts Retreat

Scrap Happy in Longview Wa put on a paper arts retreat. 60 retreaters enjoyed workshops, classes, make and takes, drawings and a catered dinner with time to work on their own projects too. Stay tuned for upcoming retreats.

Classes and Mini Meet

Paper Moon had its first of the year beginning quilling class and first quilling mini-meet in February. Check out their link for up coming classes and mini-meets.