A Realization in Texture, Color and Movement.....: Hey Guess What!!!

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Hey Guess What!!!

News from the Gallery:

new artists with their lovely items such as pottery, felt Christmas trees, mirrors & chalkboards, cards, photography, jewelry, etc. etc.
book signing on the 22nd at 4pm with Dennis McGeehan(look below)
Community Christmas 4-8 on the 22nd in Johnsonburg and The Johnsonburg Community Center
taking orders for custom pieces such as Mom pendants
don't forget, I also have a nice inventory of beading supplies including semi-precious stones
new map will be available by the holidays of local artisan shops and studios including food artisans
two shops in Ridgway also carry 'me' ECCOTA and The Shop on Main

November 22nd, 4pm
The Flemish House Art Gallery presents
Author Dennis McGeehan
signing his newest book 'Johnsonburg'
600 Market Street
Johnsonburg, Pa. 15845

http://www.arcadiapublishing.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=9780738565644
This wonderful book includes 228 photos of our town!!!

Book Description:

Johnsonburg, the “Paper City,” is situated at the juncture of the east and west branches of the Clarion River in Pennsylvania’s Allegheny Mountains. Its prime location guaranteed that this vibrant community in Elk County would flourish. Surrounded by trees, Johnsonburg made a living from wood. Sawmills, tanneries, and a large paper mill have dominated the lives of the Italian immigrants and other groups that settled in town. River transportation gave way to railroads, and Johnsonburg became a hub of rail carriers moving freight and passengers. Its riverside location also had disadvantages, and the history of the community is measured in flood years. Johnsonburg was frequently flooded, but the people never gave in to hard times. Today Johnsonburg is still mostly surrounded by trees, and the forests have made the area a sporting paradise. Hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation are an important part of the modern economy.

Author Bio:

Dennis McGeehan, a college history professor and freelance photographer, is the author of Elk County, Ridgway, and St. Marys. He lectures widely on his extensive worldwide travels. A resident of Kersey when he is not on the road, he keeps busy photographing the Allegheny National Forest and the Pennsylvania Wilds.

This event is also scheduled during:

Johnsonburg Community Christmas
Community Christmas 4-8
Activities scheduled in the Johnsonburg Community Center include
artisans, soup sale, parade and Santa

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Statement

My work is by nature one of a kind and created spontaneously at times. I do have items that are signature pieces like my hammered sterling silver spiral earrings or hammered & wrapped copper garden muse pendants w/semi-precious stones that I find myself replenishing for the gallery and online shop time after time. When it comes to the neckpieces, bracelets, brooches and rosaries I am inspired by the palette placed in front of me in that sitting. I also get obsessed with a medium and have to research techniques which in turn will spill out some work that perhaps I will not attempt again for years in some cases. I also promote my work in designing my own business cards, brochures, slides, etc. and in doing that photography has become somewhat of a branching off in my abilities as an artist. I love creating and in the camera I can capture the process in a way that only I ,as the creator, am able to photograph each piece with the understanding of thought.

slideshow

Larissa Distler graphics editor Located in the Pennsylvania Wilds Region

larissadistler@yahoo.com

Oliver Piazza and Krysta Fitch music composition Oliver is from the Pennsylvania Great Lakes Region and Krysta the Pennsylvania Wilds Region

krystafitch@yahoo.com

Stephanie Distler artist/photographer Located in the Pennsylvania Wilds Region

stephaniedistler@yahoo.com

To have custom work done from personal to business including slideshows, videography, music composition and photography services contact above artists and professionals.

Custom Work

My work is based on each individuals wants and needs. During this process we work as a team in creating the perfect piece, set-up a timeline, get each others expectations and of course a payment schedule. I get partial payment up front.

Smaller pieces such as strung jewelry and earrings 2 days. Large and labor intense work such as bead embroidered sculpture, it could take several months to build a piece depending on the size. Photography, painting, calligraphy, design work, etc. is all type centric.

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Medieval Illuminations

In the Middle Ages all books were hand-written original works of art. These “illuminated” manuscripts were so called because of their frequent incorporation of gold or sometimes silver leaf onto the page. Illumination comes from the Latin word illuminare, meaning “light up,” and when one sees one of these brilliant manuscripts in person, the term makes sense. I am using different beads to create this illuminated effect on these special brooches. Wool felt, dry felt embellishing technique, floss and beads come together creating a one-of-a-kind piece of personal art to be attached or framed. Custom made by requested letter!