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Artwork by Tracie Lyn Huskamp graces the cover of this issue. To learn more about her work, read her feature article in this issue of Somerset Studio.
May/June 2007
The correct Web site for Laurie Mika, artist and author of "Blue Clay Quilt" is www.mikaarts.com
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Rose Petal Butterflies . . . . . . . . . .9
by Pat Gordon
With a few dried petals and twigs, gorgeous butterflies are born.
Flowers from the Garden . . . . . .18
by Rachel Emilie Jackson
Learn to dry, color and gild elements from nature.
Development of a Doodle . . . . . .36
by Deb Lewis
With crayons and pencils, these doodled whimsies celebrate the pleasure of play!
Sculptured ATCs. . . . . . . . . . . . 70
by Judith Thibaut
Scraps of "stuff" transform into one-of-a-kind ATCs.
Nature Reflected . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
by Tracie Lyn Huskamp
These special shadow boxes honor the habitats for creatures big and small. |
Nature's Bounty . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
by Kristen Robinson
Check out these beautiful pieces that the artist created using nature's ephemera found in her own backyard.
Birds of a Feather . . . . . . . . . . . 88
by Kerri Posson
This artist creates quaint altered book with simple ingredients.
Somerset Apprentice & Mentor . 93
by Jenny Doh & Monica Mouet
A mother and daughter discover their innate drive to create.
Pocket Binder of Art & Earth. . .96
by Connie Govea Stuart
Large, purposely imperfect pockets hold treasures of the earth.
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With One Stamp:
Mad Tea Party . .
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by Christen Olivarez
Exemplar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
by Jill Lichty
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The Lively Art of Lettering . . . . 25
by Lynne Perrella
Collector's Choice: Cabinet Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
by Lynne Perrella |
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Artist Portfolio: Wendy Addison . . 90
by Ricë Freeman-Zachery
Somerset Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . .80
by Shona Cole
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Readers' Expressions . . . . . . . . . . .100
Our readers flaunt their extraordinary talents in papercrafting, book arts, art stamping, and lettering arts.
The Last Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
by Annie Lockhart |
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Destinations
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Online Connections
151
Catalog Collection
158
Advertiser Index
Sylvia Bissonnette
Cover and pages 8-9, 14-15, 19, 37, 40, 42, 44, 70, 76, 84-85, 97, 100-102, 104, 106, and 108
Lorin Backe
Pages 9, 16, 19, 20-22, 26-36, 38, 45-49, 53-65, 77-78, 80-83, 86-91, 96, 98-99, 103, 105, 107, 109-114, and 160.
Diane Michioka
Pages 93-95
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Letter from the Editor . . . . . . . . . . .2
by Jenny Doh
Letters to the Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
by Our Readers
The Business of Art:
Features & Benefits
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by Quinn McDonald
On Assignment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
How you can be published in Somerset Studio.
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Enlighten Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Book & DVD Reviews
Editor's Picks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
New Product Reviews
Gatherings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Convention Listings
Anticipations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Next Issue Offerings
Sample Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 131 |
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Artists' Papers & Art-to-Borrow Collage Clips
Creatuitive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
by Michael deMeng
New words that describe the creative process.
White, Pale Pastels, and a Small Drop of Red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
by Hanne Matthiesen
An unexpected color palette.
Purest Love . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
by Michelle Ward
What do you get when you cross careful plans with serendipity? Rockin' artwork!
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Altered Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
by Amanda Belle Nolan
Laurel Gibson uses coffee filters to paint, draw, stitch and embellish.
Stuck on You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Artwork by Tammy Vail
This artist is crazy about creating unexpected works of art with bright and colorful roles of duct tape.
Bird in Hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
by Misty Mawn
An altered board book celebrates each month of the year.
The Accidental Crafter . . . . . . . . . . .69
by Bruce Adams
He sees all, yet knows nothing. |
Below
are some pages from Somerset Studio, July/August 2007.
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Check out our artists' latest creations using just one stamp by Character Constructions.
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Fun and whimsical doodles with a twist!
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Artist Portfolio: Wendy Addison
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Nine stunning altered canvases with elements from nature.
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Our readers strut their stuff in a gorgeous Readers' Expressions department.
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