September/October 2002
“Cirque du Somerset”

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La Belle of the Cirque du Somerset by Linda Warlyn of Chicago, Illinois, graces the cover of this issue. The artist used a shadow-box frame to create a puppet theater with decoupaged interior and a lovely doll dressed in decorative papers. You can read more about her technique in Sample Instructions, found on page 129.

Art Gourds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 by Janet Hofacker Funny shapes, surface textures and colors make gourds the ideal canvases for 3-dimensional art. The Articulated Figure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 by Lynne Perrella & Friends Arms and legs that move, twist and turn: These whimsical, moveable art objects are a joy to behold.	Circus Journals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 by Anne Bagby & Lynne Perrella Two fabulous collage artists share their collaborative journal exchange with us. An Autumn Circus Table Setting . . . . .54 by Sally Evans Turn your holiday table setting into a real circus of creativity!

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Destinations

64
Online Connections

152
Catalog Collection

154
Emporium

PHOTO CREDITS

Sylvia Bissonette
Cover and pages 1, 17-19, 28, 30, 42, 44, 47-48, 54-55, 60-61, 98, 100, 102, 115, 118, 126, 123, and 168.

Ellen Spotts
Pages 12, 25, 27, 29, 34-40, 99, 101, 103 104, 116-117, 119 122, 124-125, and 127-131.

J. D. Gibbs
Pages 75-76, 82-83, and 88.

The Storyteller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
by Loretta Benedetto Marvel

Letters to the Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
by our readers

An Artful Journey: ArtFest . . . . . . . . . . .8
by Terry Garrett & Deb Evans Braun
Two artists share their views on a very special event held last April.

Exemplar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
by Michelle Ward

In the Artist’s Hands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
by Susan Pickering Rothamel
Art tools and materials explained: In this issue, learn about pearlescent powders, inks, paints, and more.

The Business of Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
by Peggy Skycraft
The author teaches you the business of marketing your arts and crafts.

Enlighten Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Book Reviews

The Lively Art of Lettering . . . . . . . . . . .33
by our readers
Featuring glorious lettering art, advanced calligraphy projects, and some quick-and-easy techniques.

A Call for Creativity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Somerset Studio T-shirts!

With One Stamp: Circus Arch . . . . . . . .60

Mélange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Responding to the Call: Art Dolls . . . . .98
by our readers

Artist Portfolio: Janice Lowry . . . . . . . . .104
by Kathryn Bold
“For $10 a journal, you can be your own self analyst,” says the artist. “It’s the cheapest therapy a person can do.” Janice Lowry ought to know—she’s made 100 journals so far.

Expressions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Our readers flaunt their extraordinary talents in papercrafting, book arts, art stamping, and calligraphy.

Anticipations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Next Issue Offerings

Sample Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Resource Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156

Gatherings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
Convention Listings

On Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160

Beginning Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162

Glossary of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164

Advertiser Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167

Legacy: Oodgeroo, a Storyteller . . . . . . .168
by Nancy Rizzardi