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
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.
With One Stamp:
Mad Tea Party . .
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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!
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.
Check out our artists' latest creations using just one stamp by Character Constructions.
Fun and whimsical doodles with a twist!
Artist Portfolio: Wendy Addison
Nine stunning altered canvases with elements from nature.
Our readers strut their stuff in a gorgeous Readers' Expressions department.
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