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The Sunday Papers: 13

Welcome to The Sunday Papers. Grab a cuppa, get comfy and turn the virtual pages. Didn't get last week's paper delivery? See every edition here.
ART CRUSH  Today's paper features a single work of art from a single artist: Glenda Miles - my art crush this week. 

In early April, Glenda attended a workshop I was teaching at the mixed media retreat Art is You in Santa Rosa, California. The class, a new one for me, was called Table of Contents. The brief was to create a series of bound booklets, each of which reflected a chapter of your life and all of which were then wrapped up inside book covers.  
The class was filled with talented people but Glenda's creation and the stories behind it moved me so that I wanted to share it with you. Wish you could all hold this and turn every page!



















You can also find Glenda on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter

The Sunday Papers: 12

Welcome to The Sunday Papers. Grab a cuppa, get comfy and turn the virtual pages. Didn't get last week's paper delivery? See every edition here.
Today's paper brings you the Arts and Lesiure section and highlights images from ArtExpo New York 

ArtExpo New York opened on Thursday April 20 and runs through Monday April 24. It is being held on Pier 94 in Manhattan and showcases the work of 400+ exhibitors. 
I have only had a chance to take a quick look through just a few of the many booths. Today I am sharing some of my favorites from those I have seen.
Gebhardt Art
Angela Gebhardt
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Kris Gebhardt
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Eduardo Terranova

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Niki Woehler

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Job Tibay

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Which of these is your favorite?

The Hot Scoop: April 2017

APRIL 2017

Monthly postings sharing upcoming events, newly released products, books in press, one-of-a-kind retreats, calls for artists, new shops, giveaways, exhibitions, artist opportunities, breaking news, etc. I am sourcing these listings but would love for you to send me your announcements and your finds. The list will be curated so I apologize in advance if your scoop is not included.
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SHOP till you drop

Tim Holtz
Tim has just released his first ever jewelry line exclusively at Joann - in stores and online. It features a variety of chains, cuffs, hardware, findings, fasteners and more, perfect for all your mixed media work. Hurry over, as many items have already sold out.---------
Topflight Stamps
Donna Bowman just opened an online, boutique art stamp store that brings unique and hard-to-find art stamps from international companies to the USA.---------

Gwen Lafleur
Gwen has added a curated collection of global eclectic mixed media supply kits to her online shop. These include wood block stamps, Czech glass beads, Kuci patches and hand-crafted items such as embellishments cast in clay.---------
AALL & CREATE
AALL & CREATE is an online community that just announced a release of exclusive, limited-edition, clear stamps designed by Olga Heldwein, Fiona Paltridge, Tracy Evans, Bipasha BK, Autour de Mwa, Caolr & Co and Jasmina.
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READ all about it
Cloth Paper ScissorsMay/June 2017
The May/June issue of Cloth Paper Scissors is all about making the ordinary extraordinary.  Some of the articles include how to cast molds from everyday objects right onto art journal pages, ways to create digital printing on skeleton leaves, and how to make gorgeous memory boxes from fabric and paper scraps. This issue will truly get your creative gears in motion.-----------------------------------------
LEARN from home
Dueling BrushesAndrea "the Geek" Matus vs Michael "the Dementor" deMeng
Andrea and Michael explore the ins and outs and in-betweens of using acrylic paint in this online workshop. From color theory, the science of paint, the history of pigment to the practical uses in art. Andrea covers 2D and Michael covers 3D. Sounds goods 2ME.-----------------------------------------
RETREAT yourself

Deconstructed
Jen CushmanSeptember 20-24

Taking place in the wine country of Temecula, California, this special retreat is not about creating a project but rather looking at found objects in a new light and reconstructing them into something brand new. Jewelry, collage and assemblage will be covered.
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Storytelling with Collage
Roxanne Evans Stout
June 11-16

Join Roxanne Evans Stout for a very special retreat at the historic Hotel Clarendon in beautiful Old Quebec. You will spend your days painting, stitching, attaching and collaging to create a book filled with handmade papers, 3D media and memorabilia from your travels.
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THE BOOKSHELF

Big LoveScott Stabile
Scott shares his personal experiences in ways that are universally applicable, uplifting and even laugh-out-loud funny. Whether trying to silence the shame, show up for friends, or overcome dreaded what-ifs, he shares hard-won insights that return readers to love both of themselves and others. Due out in September, available for preorder now.---------
Artful Adventures in Mixed MediaNathalie Kalbach
Due to be released in June but available for preorder now, Nathalie's book shows us how to collect and record our daily observations and transform these experiences into truly unique artwork. (personal disclaimer that I am a contributing artist in this book)
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Storytelling Art Studio
Cathy Nichols

Cathy includes 10 projects and 10 inspiration exercises that show you how to create mixed media art that tells impactful stories. Chapters in this book, due out in July but available for preorder now, include creating a romantic scene with sgraffito, collaging a magical landscape, and creating a family tree with ephemera.
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SHAMELESS self promotion


ArtExpo New York
Join me (and 400 other artists/galleries) at ArtExpo New York in NYC open from Friday April 21 through Monday April 24. I am in booth S616 and am happy to be exhibiting 40+ mixed media works of art. Email me at shap97@gmail.com for complimentary passes.

You're the Boss

Broken Maze die
Thrilled to be on the Spellbinders blog today as a guest artist, sharing tips on and showing you how heat embossing can add texture and impact to your artwork.
Steering Wheel, Shield, and Loop De Loop die setsSee the completed artwork, learn about my favorite embossing powders from Emerald Creek, and read all the tips here.

ArtExpo NYC

Thrilled to be returning to ArtExpo New York as an exhibitor from April 21-24.

Join me - and over 400 other exhibitors - on Pier 94 in Manhattan. I will be in booth S616, sharing selling my latest collection of art.

ArtExpo has more than just art on display too. There are many events, including professional and cultural seminars held throughout the show. Many exhibiting artists will be demonstrating their craft at their booths. There is a special South African Art Collective at the show as well as site-specific installations to be seen.
If you are interested in attending, please email me at shap97@gmail.com and I can provide you with complimentary entry to the event.

The Sunday Papers: 11

Welcome to The Sunday Papers. Grab a cuppa, get comfy and turn the virtual pages. Didn't get last week's paper delivery? See every edition here.
FACE OFF

Johan Reisang
TEXTILE FILE

Deidre Adams
WAXING POETIC

Nancy Crawford
VIDEO REWIND


Hand Dyed Paper with Natural DiesCaterina Giglio
I WANT TO BE HERE Tracy Verdugo
OPEN STUDIO
Ian Thomas
COLLECTION PERFECTION
Amy Duncan
SURFACE
Russell West

Pages and Pages and...

In the Mix

Thrilled to have had my work included in two publications earlier this year.
Mixed Up
Mixed Up is a digital, fully interactive mixed media magazine. Issue number 4 included a gallery with the theme of boxes and featured my project A Box of Dreams.



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Just Mixed Media!
I had three pieces featured in the second volume of Just Mixed Media!, an annual print publication, including...
Fly by
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Case of Curiosities

Case of CuriositiesMarch 2017
Last week I had the pleasure of hosting my second retreat with Roxanne Evans Stout at Mabel Dodge Luhan House in Taos, New Mexico.

I have fallen in love with the venue and all it's special touches.

This time I stayed in Mabel's room at the top of these steps. I even had another sighting of Mabel's ghost...but that is a story for another time.

A talented group of artists joined us for the workshop...

...for gourmet meals...

...for artist studio visits (here at the studio of Lyn Bleiler)...

...for gallery visits (here with at Two Graces Gallery)...

...and for treasures hunts too.

And of course there was our quest for buffalo.

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We gifted the participants with one of a kind supply bundles.

and were often in the workshop room past midnight, creating magic.

Roxanne taught us all how to make victory shields...

and books of scraps.

Individual projects were set up all around the amazing work space

and ultimately housed in everybody's unique Case of Curiosities.

I was fortunate enough to be able to create along with all the participants and here are just some of my completed pieces...








My own Case of Curiosities

We woke to snow on the last day, proving that Mabel Dodge Luhan House is special no matter the weather.

Roxanne and I are returning to Taos and MDLH in October to hold the retreat a second time this year. We are full but feel free to email me at shap97@gmail for more info and to be added to the waitlist.

The Sunday Papers: 10

Welcome to The Sunday Papers. Grab a cuppa, get comfy and turn the virtual pages. Didn't get last week's paper delivery? See every edition here.
FACE OFF

Leslie Aja
CARD CATALOG
Create Perfect PaintingsNancy Reyner
DYNAMIC CERAMIC

Brian Giniewski
VIDEO REWIND
Zurich 2.0 - Dirk Koy
I WANT TO BE HERE The Maldives
OPEN STUDIO Linda Lucas
MUST SEE  Georgia O'Keeffe - Living Modern - Brooklyn Museum - New YorkNow through 7/23
SURFACE
Mark Bradford
ART CRUSH




Elizabeth Bunsen