Commission Accomplished!
04/27/2012
K'riah
Michael and Marilyn Smith, of the Shalom Memorial Chapel in Cranston, RI, asked me to create a piece for the chapel. Marilyn had seen my work and wanted me to create an original, quilled piece. It was to be based on the “K’riah”, the pin-on ribbon that is torn to symbolize the rending of the garments when someone has died. The artwork also needed to be the same size (32 x 40) and overall colors (blues) as the existing artwork in the chapel. I began with some sketches, and with much back and forth over several months, the projects has been completed, and is now hanging in the chapel. Marilyn was thrilled with it, and said that in her mind, she was jumping up and down! It is wonderful to have one’s work so appreciated. Thank you, Marilyn and Michael!
In the Chapel
A Special Honor
03/21/2012
My work was featured in the March 16, 2012 issue of the “Jewish Voice and Herald” , which serves the Jewish communities of Rhode Island and SE Massechusetts. The article took up the majority of two pages, and included three color photographs, which is quite an honor. Nancy Abeshaus, who wrote the article, did an excellent job – she listened to me babble, and was able to sort through all the information to find the salient points, and present everything accurately and in a very complimentary way – how refreshing! Nancy Kirsch, the editor, was also full of praise for my work, and allowed the generous article. I am very pleased! Here is the link to the article: http://www.jvhri.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2594:a-portrait-of-an-artist&catid=41:community&Itemid=62 It only has one picture; there was also a picture of me, and a picture of my “Who Knows One”, which you can see on this website under “Current” .
Happy Passover to all!
Condolence Cards
01/19/2012
In keeping with the mitzvah of “comforting the mourners”, I am providing single cards free upon request. That way, we both fulfill the mitzvah. Designs will vary, but you may specify whether you need something suitable for a male or a female. However, if you wish to “stock up”, the usual fee of 4 for $16 applies, with complementary shipping.
These cards feature an origami Mogen David or two in a variety of designs and colors, and are blank inside. They are all 4 x 5 1/2 , and each comes with a color coordinated envelope. Available colors and designs will vary, as I rarely make more than a handful that are identical. You can order them on the “Novelties” page
My new website is launched!
11/23/2011
Welcome to my new website!
It has an artist’s statement!
It has this blog!
You can buy stuff!
And you can send me your comments!
The site is designed and maintained by my husband, Ed Haskell, using WordPress open code. Now I can add many more pictures of my work in different areas of the decorative arts, and I can write about how some pieces came into being, and the materials or techniques used.
You can send me a message directly via the boxes at the bottom of the “Artist’s Life” page. Let me know what you think of this website, of my artwork, and how you are doing. If you would like to be on my email list, please sign up there, because I occasionally send out emails about special events. (I am also happy to send real US mail if requested.)
Check back often to see my newest work, upcoming shows, and important events.
Thanks for visiting!
Naomi Lipsky Teaching Pomegranates
11/11/2011
From November 6 -8, 2011, I attended the National Conference of the Pomegranate Guild of Judaic Needlework (http://www.pomegranateguild.org) in Westborough, MA. It was wonderful to see my old friends and meet new ones. I taught two classes, showing a total of 19 students how to quill and follow a pattern. Here is the first group working hard (look at the profusion of papers on the table!) and showing off their finished products:
Naomi Lipsky Artist of the Month
10/28/2011
Artist of the Month
This October, I was the “Artist of the Month” at the Sandel Senior Center in Rockville Centre, NY. I gave a talk on my work and everyone was very interested. It is a very nice location and they have many activities going on. Here is a picture Ed took.
“500 Judaica” was just published and includes Naomi Lipsky work
01/28/2011
August, 2010 — I am proud to announce that I am one of the artists included in the new book “500 Judaica” , which was just published by Lark Crafts/Sterling Publishing. The book features beautiful color pictures of 500 works of Judaic art, chosen from thousands of submissions. Less then 200 artists from all over the world were selected. My contribution is my quilled bessamin box intended for use during Sukkot. It is made primarily of 23k-gold edged paper, quilled in a three-dimensional form. The box is functional, and features the “Four Species” and a Biblical reference to the holiday of Sukkot.
500 Judaica is available from Amazon or Barnes and Noble or you may request it from your local Jewish bookstore.
