The trip to the West Coast Art and Frame show in Las Vegas was a lot of fun.  I had 20 students for my “Gilding on Bevels” class. 

The Society of Gilders also had a booth, thanks to the generosity of Picture Framing Magazine.  We had a lot of traffic, and gained 9 new members!

I spent time on the trade show floor, and learned about the latest in materials and equipment for the framing industry.  I also got some samples of new mouldings that I may use for framing my limited edition prints.

I was joined by some of my other SOG friends – Barrie, Rosemary and Leah.  Barrie and Leah also taught, while Rosemary held down the fort.

There were social events, plus time to sightsee the hotels  – all of which have amazing decorative painting and gilding. 

The banners in the booth were created by Micki Cavanah – if you look closely at the one on the left, you will see me gilding carved lettering on a granite boulder.

Now I am home and back at work.

-February, 2017

The fireworks have gone off and the ball has dropped.  I hope you all have a safe, healthy, and happy year to come! 

I will be in my studio, sewing, quilling, and making stuff.

The “Creative hands” show that I was in last November was quite successful; we will repeat it this coming year, and I hope you can all come.  One piece that I advertised in my eblast was this “Shalom”.  It was designed using the new quilling style, featuring curved lines and  scrollwork, unlike the traditional forms.  This style is inspired by Chinese quilling.  I will be doing more of this in the coming year, trying new effects.

Much of my artwork sold, so you will now find some of it in the “Past” section, not the “Current” any longer.

Next up: my trip to Las Vegas later this month!

A “chai” filled with quilled flowers and 23k gold accents brings a sunny day indoors. The word “chai” means “life”.  8 x 10

I have just been invited to teach at the prestigious West Coast Art & Frame Show, to be held in Las Vegas in January 2017.  This is a HUGE annual conference and trade show for anyone interested in framing, commercial artwork, and gilding for framers.  I have attended twice as a framer, but now I am going as an honored guest and teacher.  My class will be “Gilding on Bevels”.  Here are some examples of what I will be teaching:

In addition, the Society of Gilders is being given a booth on the trade show floor.  A few of my colleagues will also be teaching, as will some other important gilders.  In the past, I have learned a great deal from the classes, and I have bought a lot of my equipment from the vendors.  I am really looking forward to this opportunity.  Perhaps I will see some of you there?

Sept 13, 2016

I recently moved, from Johnston, RI to West Warwick, RI, and from a huge house to a large apartment, and from a couple to a single.  I have finally unpacked, and am starting to feel creative again. My apartment complex is on a river, and here is the view looking northeast-ish:

My building is on the right.

and looking southwest-ish:

I find it hard to believe this place exists in the middle of a small RI town!  I think it is wonderful.

Now to get to work. -June 21, 2016