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Artwork by Rachel Emilie Jackson from Wirral, England graces the cover of this issue.
The image of the window on the cover is from the Somerset Artist Paper Collection by Angela Cartwright, available at www.stampington.com.
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Alternative Housing. . . . . . . . . . 12
by Victoria Gertenbach
Paper ephemera and beeswax are what this artist uses to magically transform mini wooden houses.
Process of Illumination. . . . . . . .30
by Lynne Perrella
A workshop in Cortona, Italy.
Postage Stamp Cards. . . . . . . . . 42
by Jennifer Black
Postage stamps of famous women are the focal points to these beautiful cards.
Stamping into Photos. . . . . . . . .45
by Angela Cartwright
Photographs and rubber stamps unite through Angela Cartwright’s fresh and unique technique.
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Altering the Past. . . . . . . . . . .76
by Deryn Mentock
Create gorgeous art hangings with vintage photos.
Best Friends Forever. . . . . . . . . .80
Artwork by Gail Jacobson
Gail Jacobson reveals the tricks and tips to successful faux-metal etchings.
Comic Book Friends. . . . . . . . . .82
by Tammy Kushnir
Simple panels of canvas are constructed to honor the strength of girlfriends.
A League of Their Own. . . . . . . .84
by Jana Holstein
Learn how a group of art friends create and learn together — within their own terms. |
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Online Connections
135
Catalog Collection
136-137
Destinations
Sylvia Bissonnette
Cover and pages 8, 12, 18, 40,
76, 84, 86–87, 89, 90,
93–94, and 97–98.
Lorin Backe
Pages 13–17, 19, 21–28,
31, 43–48, 57–70, 77–78,
80, 88, 91–92, 95–96, 99–100, and 160.
Brittney Petty
Pages 82–83.
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With One Palette: TRANSPARENT YELLOW, QUIN GOLD, CREAM,
BLACK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Exemplar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
by Deborah Boschert
With One Stamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
by Cher B. Lashley
Artwork by Angela Cartwright, Sarah Fishburn,
Rachel Emilie Jackson, and Cynthia Shaffer.
The Lively Art of Lettering . . . . . . .21
by Our Readers
Featuring glorious lettering art, advanced calligraphy projects, and some quick-and-easy techniques.
Artist Portfolio: Andrea Fuhrman . 34
by Ricë Freeman-Zachery
Expressions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Our readers flaunt their extraordinary talents in papercrafting, book arts, art stamping, and lettering arts.
The Last Page: Brownie Girl. . . . .160
by Allison Strine
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Letter From the Editor . . . . . . . . . . .2
by Jenny Doh
Letters to the Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
by Our Readers
Book Reviews
The Business of Art . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
by Quinn McDonald
Gatherings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Convention Listings
Enlighten Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
by Sylvia Valle
Resource Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
On Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
How you can be published in Somerset Studio.
Anticipations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Next Issue Offerings
Sample Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Advertiser Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
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Artists' Papers & Collage Clips Inserts
With Glass & Thread. . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Artwork by Susan Taylor Glasgow
Story by Jana Holstein
An amazing glass artist approaches life and work with no fear.
Portland Art Collective . . . . . . . . . . 54
by Nikki Blackwood
Within the humble surroundings of a garage, a group of artists congregate regularly to share and create.
My Ledger of Dreams. . . . . . . . . . . . 57
by Tracy V. Moore
Peek into the art journal of master artist Tracy V. Moore.
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Singing the Blues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Artwork by Linda Trenholm
Story by Jana Holstein
An artist alters a book in tones of blue, to honor blues music.
Sit On It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
by Melissa Lowry
Discover the endless possibilities of altering mini wooden chairs.
Art Sisters of Dorm 225 . . . . . . . . . . 68
by Lisa Guerin & Kim Grant
Two artists share how their friendship has strengthened through art swaps.
In Flight with Friends . . . . . . . . . . . 70
by Gloria Page
Artists who critique together fly together. |
Below
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Artwork by Angela Cartwright, Sarah Fishburn, Rachel Emilie Jackson, and Cynthia Shaffer--all with one stamp!
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Artist Portfolio: Andrea Fuhrman
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Postage stamps of famous women are the focal points to these beautiful cards.
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An artist alters a book in tones of blue, to honor blues music.
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Peek into the art journal of master artist Tracy V. Moore.
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Create gorgeous art hangings with vintage photos.
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