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Your
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for Creativity
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Artwork by Anna Corba from southern California graces the cover of this issue. You can read more about her techniques in special feature article: Altered Vintage Bottles.
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In
This Issue...
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Threshold of Imagination . . . . . . . . . . . .8
by Michelle Ward
An architectural landscape comes to life by stamping on paper and glass.
Portals to Poetry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
by Jennifer Black
The artist teaches techniques to bring life to poetry in mixed-media artwork.
Responding to the Call: . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Board Books, Reconstructed
by Jenny Doh
Diversely talented artists respond to our call for creativity to submit gorgeous altered children’s board books.
Altered Vintage Bottles . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
by Anna Corba
Learn the simple secrets on how to transform vintage bottles into small works of art. |
Paper Penny Arcade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
by Nancy Gene Armstrong
Real movement and perceived notion of movement are achieved in this simple project made of weathered paper, rubber stamps, and an old cigar box.
Reel Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
by Allison Strine
Here’s a cool way to display photos by embellishing an old movie reel.
A Touch of Collage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
by Kathy McCreedy
These sweet projects show us that a little bit of collage goes a long way.
Portal People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
by Janice Lowry
Create a dreamy cloud-like effect on old photos with a little bit of liquid solvent. |
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Destinations
106
Online Connections
112
Catalog Collection
Sylvia Bissonette
Cover and pages pages 9, 13, 16, 17, 31, 80-82, 93, 114, 119, 122, 126, and 129.
Lorin Bache Photography
Pages 12, 14, 21-26, 32-41, 44-45, 49-59, 62-64, 71, 78-79,83-84, 94, 96-103, 115-116,118, 120-121, 123-125, 127-128, 130-131, and 160.
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Exemplar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
by Barbara Close
With One Palette: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Black, Ivory, Metallic
by Melody M. Nuñez
The Lively Art of Lettering . . . . . . . . . . .19
by Our Readers
Featuring glorious lettering art, advanced calligraphy projects, and some quick-and-easy techniques.
With One Stamp: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Large Two-pane Window
by Anita Byers, Heather Crossley, Gloria Page, Belinda Schneider, and Cynthia Shaffer.
Artist Portfolio: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Lynne Perrella
by Ricë Freeman-Zachery
Expressions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Our readers flaunt their extraordinary talents in papercrafting, book arts, art stamping, and calligraphy.
The Last Page: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
Evergreen Memories
by Angela Cartwright
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Letter from the Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
by Jenny Doh
Letters to the Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
by Our Readers
The Business of Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
by Quinn McDonald
The author teaches you about successful custom work.
Enlighten Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
by Sylvia Valle
Book Reviews.
Gatherings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Convention Listings.
Anticipations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Next Issue Offerings.
Sample Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Resource Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
On Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156
How you can be published in Somerset Studio.
Advertiser Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159
Artists’ Papers & Collage Clips |
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Raising Awareness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
by Tammy Kushnir
Girlie Glam Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
CREATING WITHOUT BOUNDARIES
Succinctly Deep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
AN INTERVIEW WITH JO DEE FOSTER |
Playfully Serious . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
MAR GOMAN’S PURSUIT TO CREATE MEANING
All Zines Considered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
AN INTERVIEW WITH SHERYLYNNE
CARRIVEAU
Unless noted
otherwise, articles for Mélange are written by Jenny Doh.
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Below
are some pages from Somerset Studio, May/June 2005.
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Melody Nuñez shows off the beauty of a clean and uncluttered palette.
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Learn how this lettering and book artist constructed a tunnel book.
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Here are some of the best altered board books from our readers' response to our Call for Creativity.
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Take a peek into the life of a "girlie girl" with Traci Bautista.
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Artist Portfolio: Lynne Perrella by Rice Freeman Zachery.
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Janice Lowry uses art markers and a little bit of liquid solvent to transform vintage photos into "Portal People."
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