January 24, 2023

The Society of Gilders was invited to exhibit the work of its members in a juried show at the Polasek Museum, in Winter Park, FL. The opening reception was delightful, and attended by myself and a number of other members, as well as a huge public turnout.  The show is incredible – some of the finest gilding work you will see.  I was honored to have two pieces in it.

 

The picture on the wall to the left is my quilled “Tikveh (hope)”   The piece in the case is something new – a Guipure lace bowl covered in 18K gold leaf, with an accent of 6K gold.  This is not on my website, but here is a closeup.  By the way, I made the skirt and top I am wearing in the picture – with Guipure lace!

Sept 19, 2022

We had a wonderful conference in Asheville, NC.  At the reception, it was announced that I was stepping down as President of the Society of Gilders, after 8 years.  As a surprise, they had commissioned these candlesticks, with gold leaf supplied by my dear friend and past-President, Peter Miller. 

 

Later in the week, I was again surprised at being presented with this framed photograph of me, surrounded by loving wishes from many of my gilding friends.

In May, I moved to Falls Church, and in September I moved to a different apartment in the same building, that is a bit larger.  It was just as much work as the first move, but well worth it.  Now I have a balcony, and I can put my bird bath (by Tom Torrens) out on it.  I have already had some visitors!

It is wonderful here! I can walk to almost everywhere, or take a bus, or the Metro.

I am volunteering at a non-profit theatre group, helping make costumes and scenery.  I am also making some friends.  And of course, I am still the President of the Society of Gilders, which is a labor of love.

My studio and sewing room are completely unpacked, and I now have room for everything.

I hope to soon have some new artwork to share with you.  The only down side is that I now have to charge 6% tax on everything.  In Rhode Island, original artwork was not taxed. 

Meanwhile, take a look at the “Current” work that is available now; I am ready to ship everything.

Stay well!

In order to be closer to family, I have moved! I am now in Falls Church, VA. 

It is lovely here, and I am unpacking and getting to know the neighborhood. 

This is how things look at present:

And that’s just one room!  But I am getting my studio area set up, and I hope to be back to work and taking commissions soon. 

Stay well!