Lipsky Art

Shalom in Green

Naomi Lipsky — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:25:46 +0000

The Hebrew word “Shalom” is quilled and decorated with more quilling, in this 5 x7 picture. The outer mat is covered with hand-marbled paper, and the frame is green with a black inner edge.

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Baruch Haba – Welcome

Naomi Lipsky — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 20:15:03 +0000

“Baruch Haba” is taken from Psalm 118:26, and literally means “Blessed is the one who comes”. It is often found as a welcome greeting in a home. This piece is quilled and framed with a decorative double mat. It is about 6″ x 8″, in a custom frame.

It will be on display at the Pozez JCC of Fairfax, from Oct 28, 2025- Dec 13, 2025. Please let me know if you are interested or contact them directly.

Aleph-Bet

Naomi Lipsky — Sun, 24 Nov 2024 20:18:33 +0000

The letters of the Hebrew alphabet (Aleph Bet) are illustrated with quilling. The piece comes with a key giving the words in Hebrew and English. It is framed with a distressed wood-look frame, and the glazing is acrylic. The final size is 19″ x 25″.

This aleph-bet was sold to a dear friend of mine. I would enjoy making another, that could be customized to your request. Please contact me if you are interested.

Chai Variations

Naomi Lipsky — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 20:20:42 +0000

The Hebrew word “Chai” means “Life”. It also has the numerical value of 18 – so it is considered a lucky number. This artwork is completely made of quilling paper, and features the word “Chai” in different colors with accents of paper that I edged with 23K gold leaf. The background is a faintly striped brown paper that was gifted to me by a nun in Minnesota. It features an antique-looking wooden frame in a classical reed design, and measures about 11 x 15. Tax and shipping will be calculated in the cart.

Hallelujah

Naomi Lipsky — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 16:29:47 +0000

Gilded, raised, Hebrew letters on parchment say “Hallelujah”. It is done in the style of antique illuminated manuscripts. The painted ornament is done with hand-mixed egg tempera paints. I learned how to do all this in a class with Patricia Miranda many years ago. I recently cut the mats, and the inner mat is covered with paper that I marbleized in a class with Regina and Dan St. John at the School for Bookbinding Arts. It takes a village to learn art techniques! The framed size is 10″ x 12″. Tax (6%) and shipping will be added at checkout.

Noah’s Ark

Naomi Lipsky — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 19:51:58 +0000

This original quilled representation of Noah’s ark shows the dove returning with a branch in her mouth. The rainbow becomes visible at the same time, and all is witnessed by two giraffes! It is 5 x 7 in a teal blue frame. Tax and shipping will be added at checkout.

Diagonal Chai (Life)

Naomi Lipsky — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 15:15:41 +0000

“Chai” means “Life”, and life often takes us in surprise directions. I always work in symmetric and level arrangements; this began on a diagonal and just went on. It was a new direction for me.

The Hebrew letters for “Chai” are cut, 23K gilded paper, outlined and surrounded by quilling paper.

This artwork has a gold-toned wooden frame, with a double mat . The outer mat was hand-wrapped in marbleized paper. The framed piece measures 11″ x 11″. Tax and shipping will be added at checkout.

Passover Pillow Case – Who Knows One?

Naomi Lipsky — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 23:11:50 +0000

(click on the above images for close-ups).

Order by April 1 for delivery for Passover 2025!

Only a few left for this year

We are supposed to recline at the Passover seder, like carefree people did in days of yore. But who has a pillow that is suitable? Here is the perfect solution – a standard size pillow case that illustrates the Passover song “Who Knows One?” On the back, is a picture of matzoh. Put it on any regular bed pillow, and after the seder, you can fold it away for the next year. Each case comes with a “midrash” – an explanation of the symbols I chose, and also washing instructions.

The case is made of a heavy weight 100% cotton, and is pre-washed.

I created this picture with paint and cut paper, then digitally adjusted it to optimize it for the custom fabric printing service that I use. The matzoh is from a digital photograph that I took of a real matzoh. Each case is individually sewn by me, with a Velcro closure on the back.

For an archival print of this design, see my “Who Knows One” print.

Tax and shipping will be added at checkout. I stock a limited number at a time, so please don’t wait too long to order.

Etrog Box – Four Species

Naomi Lipsky — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 18:00:13 +0000

An etrog box protects your etrog (citron) during the week of Sukkot. This design is based on the four species celebrated during Sukkot – the palm, myrtle, willow, and etrog. The design is quilled. The Hebrew letters are formed with 23K gold leaf, and say “You shall rejoice.” The walnut box was made by Merle Krueger and is 5 1/2 ” x 8″ x 4 1/2″h, with a magnetic closing. It comes with a brown carrying case that I made. Tax and shipping will be added at checkout.

Ki Teitzei

Naomi Lipsky — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 01:15:29 +0000

This is a representation of a verse from Parshat “Ki Teitzei”, Deut 22:6, “Thou shalt not take the dam with the young”. This is one of the laws regarding the humane treatment of animals, and by extension, all living creatures. “Dam” is an old word for “mother”, that was in the translation I used. Unfortunately, I learned later that not too many people are familiar with that term. The finished size is about 13 x 18.

It is created using quilling and gouache painting.

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