New pug pattern

Applications to fill out..

Apps are coming for next year's shows. I just completed the apps for Crocker Park in June and the Levi's Commons Guild show in Toledo in August. Thankfully they are online, so I don't have to deal with stamps and slides..

Holiday wishes

My last show of the year is over. Now I get to settle in for a winter of carving so I can rebuild my ornament and cottonwood sculpture inventory. Most of my 'new ideas' sold really well or sold out entirely, so look for more carved mirrors, cottonwood houses, and angel ornaments coming next year. Plus some more abstract papercuttings, and maybe some seasonal cards- I started doodling a Christmas tree that I am fairly hapy with.. :)

I especially want to thank all my regular and new customers for coming out to the shows and suppporting my work this year- buying local AND supporting the arts! Here's wishing a happy and healthy holiday season to all!!!

Great Christmas present idea!!

Looking for a unique Christmas present for someone who loves their pets? Get them a papercut customized pet portrait! All I need is a clear photo (preferably high-resolution digital), a size (8x10, 11x14, or 16x20), and a preferred color scheme and I will make a one-of-a-kind piece for you.. You can go to the PaperCuts Studio website to page through a gallery of samples of the custom work that I have done for other people.

Order by December 6th to guarantee delivery in time for Christmas...

Last art show of the year!

The 22nd annual ArtCraft Holiday Open Studio and Sale
Over 20 Downtown artists and 30 regional artists working in fine arts and crafts across diverse media. Largest collection of fine art & craft for the holiday season

Saturday, December 5, 2009, from 11am to 8pm.
Sunday, December 6, 2009, from 11am to 5pm.
At the ArtCraft Building, 2570 Superior Avenue, Cleveland 44114

Studios on the 2nd, 4th, 5th and 6th floors. Free Parking available. Elevator access.
Visit the website for more information on participating artists.

This weekend..

..is my next-to-last art show of the year- the Christkindl Markt. I haven't done this show before, so fingers crossed that all goes well! The show is in its 38th year, and is held at the Cultural Center for the Arts in Canton (1001 Market Avenue North, Canton, OH). Admission is $6 with free parking. Dates and times:

Friday, November 13: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday, November 14: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday, November 15: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Presentation, Brunswick Art Works , 11/4

I am scheduled to give a presentation about papercutting to the Brunswick Art Works group on Wednesday, November 4th. The meeting is held at 7:30 pm at the Brunswick City Hall, 4095 Center Road, Brunswick.

Brunswick Art Works

New angel and giraffe patterns

Bit of a setback

I was painting the watercolor background for my "Bathing Beauty" giant tiger papercutting piece, and left the small container of water sitting on the table next to it. Unfortunately, when my back was turned one of my cats jumped up on the counter and decided to go fishing in the water. End result is that there are slightly muddy-colored water speckles on the papercutting piece. Dunno if I can fix the damage, if not I will have to recut the piece instead, which is a painful prospect because it took me forever the first time! I will also have to have the pattern professionally printed on the cutting paper since it is too big for my printer. So the piece may not be on display till middle to late next year.. :(

Wings

Finished my latest abstract/stylized piece called "Wings". I was thinking of angels and swan wings and started sketching... and this is the result. I painted the background with blues and yellows, shading down from darker at the top to lighter at the bottom. The piece is matted and framed at 8"x10".