Here are just a few of the wonderful
articles from inside the November/December 2003 issue of Somerset
Studio®
Christmas
Elegance: European Stitched Cards by Kitty Osborn
European art stitchery is a unique art form developed in the Netherlands
and Scandinavian communities over the centuries, originating from
the creation of family crests on fine linens to an intriguing means
of creating cards and framed artwork.
Lettering
Arts: A Star Shall Come Forth by Ruth Korch
"I really enjoyed working on this piece," says the artist,
"because even though I had some idea of where it was going from
the start, it actually evolved and unfolded on its own as well."
Altered Purses:
The Art & Soul Challenge by Glenny Densem-Moir
"A special journey almost assuredly dictates that a journal must
be kept," says the author, who organized the first highly successful
Art & Soul convention in Portland, Oregon last February. Giving
participants a canvas purse to decorate and alter was just part of
the fun, and in this article we share a few of the winning entries
in Glenny’s Altered Purse Challenge.
With
One Palette: Sage, Gold Oxide, Alizarin Crimson & Naples Yellow
Florida artist Claudine Hellmuth has provided us with an unusual color
palette to play with in this issue. Her combination of colors invites
us to experiment with paint, papers, and inspiration found in unlikely
places.
Digital Collage by Jan Hurst
Finding it difficult to share her time for art with time for her family
and career, the author found new wings for her creativity when she
discovered that "I could be creative while sitting in front of
my computer." Digital Collage opened new windows of opportunity
for Jan, and we hope you’ll be inspired to follow her example.
Mélange edited by Linda Blinn
Meet studio artist and author Sabrina Ward Harrison, artist extraordinaire;
learn about the fine art of letterpress; explore Artella; and enjoy
two full pages of clip-art!
Artist Portfolio:
LK Ludwig by Ricë Freeman-Zachery
Picture the life of an artist: Long, solitary days creating art in
a bright, well-appointed studio. Now picture the life of an artist
as a single working mother of two children under age 5. Here’s
a snapshot: Lorikay Ludwig's studio is her kitchen, where she grabs
whatever time she can spare for her art after a full-time job and
a daily two-hour commute. After reading her story, you'll never say
you have "no time for art" again!
