tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-312114062024-03-14T01:18:24.960-07:00Marylin's ArtAn artist creating works of art through fiber fusion, fiber dyeing and painting. Blending ribbons, lace, yarns, fabrics, buttons, and other ephemera to capture the viewer through the use of vibrant colors and interesting textures.Mary lin Huskamphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00400493536449152286noreply@blogger.comBlogger187125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31211406.post-86743883152783296782014-12-07T17:15:00.000-08:002014-12-07T17:16:38.856-08:00Cameron Art Show Saturday, December 13<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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These are some works I will have for sale at the Cameron Art Show on Saturday, December 13th. Hope to see you there.</div>
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This is Bad Ass Betsy<br />
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Mary lin Huskamphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00400493536449152286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31211406.post-22963554129524154052014-10-05T07:53:00.000-07:002014-10-05T07:53:32.298-07:00Lafayette High School 50th Class ReunionFriday night and last night were the celebrations of my 50th high school class reunion. What a fun time! It was great to see all my friends from a most memorable time in my life. Some I had seen at the previous reunions and others, well, it had been 50 years since we walked down the aisle to receive our diplomas. Time has flown by but the fun memories remain as vivid as if they were yesterday. <br />
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Many thanks to Gary Mann and everyone else who help make this a night we will all remember fondly. We had a large number of attendees with only a few unable to attend. That says a lot for a large class of 200+ graduates. We have also lost some of our classmates and they are sadly missed but their memory is still alive in all of us who, as teenagers, had much fun with them in school. <br />
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I am looking forward the number 55 reunion so I can see all my friends again. To those of you who attended, thank you for sharing the evening. It certainly will remain one of the most memorable nights for me. For those of you who could not attend, I hope you will be able to attend number 55. There is nothing like old friends from our youth.<br />
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As I read the comments in "The Oak" from 50 years ago it brought back memories of a time when we were all carefree and just enjoying our youth. 1961 thru 1964 certainly was a time of change and growing up for all of us but we made it! Earl and I are going to celebrate 49 years of marriage in 3 months and when I read the updates on everyone I saw that we have MANY from our class that are celebrating from 38 to 50 years together. WOW that says a lot for all of us! Happy Anniversary to all of you and I hope you celebrate many more with your high school sweetheart!<br />
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Go Irish! See you in 5 years!<br />
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Realize I had not published the completed Einstein painting. He is truly my favorite.Mary lin Huskamphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00400493536449152286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31211406.post-25860006704866491332013-10-09T17:17:00.001-07:002013-10-09T17:17:35.100-07:00Classes this Semester<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I absolutely love the classes I am taking this semester. Of course, the Art History class with Dr. Sauls is on my schedule again. Love learning about the artists and the times in which they were creating. Seems different to me now that I am older than it did when I was much younger. I feel a greater connection to the fact that living in a certain era provides more influence on what we do and how we create than we realized as we moved through life. During much of my life I always felt a great degree of independence coupled with doing my own "thing", whatever that was. Now as I look back I have realized how much the decade I lived in affected my path in life. In any case, Art History has given me new view and a better understanding of the art that was produced.</div>
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This is a woodcarving from the Printmaking class I am taking with Geo Sipp. Geo is great! I learned so much just in the first class. I have never carved anything in my life! We were to create part human - part animal and carve into a piece of wood. Now that I have the image carved I will be printing it on paper. (I will post a pic once I have it completed.)</div>
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Self-portrait project in Painting, also with Geo Sipp. As you can see I am not good with this but am learning and having fun. That is what counts, huh?</div>
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This is another self-portrait. I had so much fun with this and decided I should leave well enough alone.</div>
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Now am doing a picture of Einstein. LOVE doing this! Geo had us use a grid to create the portrait with more accuracy. Lots of prep work up front but it is worth it. This is the first paint layer.</div>
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This is color layer number 2. Think this is looking better.</div>
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Color layer number 3. Lots more layers to go but I really love doing this project. It measures 24 inches x 32 inches so it makes a big statement. </div>
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Will post the completed work once I have it done. Stay tuned..................</div>
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The Lady of Mystery is finished and ready to mail. I hope the auction at International Quilt is a huge success. If you are going to Houston please check out the donated quilts and bid on your favorite one.<br />
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This will be in the mail tomorrow. Now to get to working on the items for the demos and classes.Mary lin Huskamphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00400493536449152286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31211406.post-90746917391853908032013-09-02T18:48:00.001-07:002013-09-02T18:48:54.342-07:00Lady of Mystery Quiltlet<div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I decided I should work on the quilted wall hanging for <a href="http://www.quilts.com/" target="_blank">International Quilt</a>. Wasn't sure what I was going to make until I got started. It always seems like whenever I begin a project the creating just comes to me. This was no different. I grabbed my paints, brushes, fabric and a glass of cherry limeade. Then, just stared painting. </div>
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As I began to paint the brush just seemed to take a mind of its own and I started drawing a woman's face. I had made a drawing in my sketchbook of a woman with various colored spheres. Then for some reason a veil across her face seemed to add mystery to the lovely lady. I decided that she would become the center of the quilt.</div>
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With brush in hand a form began to appear then a flower stem rose from the bottom of the piece. As I painted the face then the sphere the colors for the objects almost selected themselves. While yellow is my favorite color I decided that perhaps I should begin with its compliment - purple. The large sphere would bear the color of royalty with the mysterious lady's eyes captured the color of emeralds. She would have large beautiful eyes that peered over the veil covering her slight smile indicating she had a mysterious secret.</div>
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Her blue veil gave a hint of the sky above the garden where she spends most of her time reflecting on its beauty. The colorful hues dance in the breeze as ballerinas sway with the notes of a musical telling a story of love. Using silk flowers from my stash of recycled bouquets I decorated around her face. Now they are ready to be stitched then I will need to decide what I will use to create the centers. Rather than felting the centers I am thinking I might use crystals. </div>
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Once this is completed it will be in the auction at <a href="http://www.quilts.com/" target="_blank">International Quilt Houston</a>. Perhaps you could be the proud owner!</div>
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Time to get back to working on my Painting Class assignment for class tomorrow. I will be painting a self portrait from photographs I had taken this week. This is an exciting semester for me. I love to paint and am looking forward to learning many new techniques. Our first assignment is the self-portrait without using a brush! Love my instructor. He is so talented and has already shared many good ideas.</div>
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<strong><em></em></strong>Mary lin Huskamphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00400493536449152286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31211406.post-41032332744268284092013-08-11T09:10:00.000-07:002013-08-11T09:27:01.214-07:00The Past Year<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am sure many of you have wondered where I have been. Well, I have been on a grand adventure this past year. Let me begin at the beginning:</div>
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Last year when my son, Brett, graduated from college he wanted to take a summer art history class and he ask me to take it with him. Well, long story short.....I did AND I was hooked. I loved the class and realized that I really wanted to learn more about art history as well as learn new techniques for use in my work. Thus, I decided to go back to college on a full time basis. It has been a fabulous experience. Lots of hard work with little time left for doing anything other than art. This is exactly what I needed. I learned so many new techniques and the instructors at Missouri Western State University are GREAT!!!</div>
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Having graduated from MWSU with my accounting degree in 1984 I do not have to take any general education courses so I can concentrate 100% on doing art and following my dreams. Can you believe that at age 66 I am a college student? I can hardly believe it myself. I have spent the last 47 years married to a fabulous man, raised 3 wonderful sons, enjoyed watching them marry terrific young women and have grandsons that are the joy of my life! Now it is time for ME! Sometimes I feel guilty that I don't have all the time I formerly had to spend helping them but I also realize that life is short and if I want to do this.....I MUST do it NOW!! Time goes by too quickly.</div>
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Here are a few of the works I created is some of the classes:</div>
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This was a group project in 2-dimensional design:</div>
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Our theme was "Infinity". There were approximately 20 students in the class. I only took a picture of the section where my work was included. My work is the light and medium aqua on the far right with the whales. We had to make our work flow from the piece to the left across our work then to the piece to the right. Eric Fuson was our instructor and he is great. This was so much fun and looked awesome with all the pieces placed in the hallway.</div>
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The black, white and red piece I did during Drawing II. It was drawn and colored with markers. I did this one evening while trying to decide what to do for a class assignment. Never did hand it in for a grade but I really like it. Abstract was something I had not experimented with until Misha Klugman's. He encouraged us to push beyond what we were familiar with and experiment.</div>
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When I made this piece I also used color markers. Misha commented "Not bad" but it reminded everyone of a "granny quilt". It does look like a quilt granny would make, yet I like it. Actually I keep thinking I should make a quilt like it. LOL!</div>
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The next piece is a 6x6 work bonded to an 8x8 black poster board. It was a challenge to use a postage stamp and create a work. LOVED working on this as I felt more in my element. The background is white poster board painted aqua. The textured background consists of a Styrofoam meat tray painted with acrylic aqua paint then cooked in the microwave. It was cut to shape and glued to the background. A postage stamp of the bird was glued to the background with the end placed under the edge of the Styrofoam. The leaves are a fabric trim glued on top of everything. Then I used acrylic copper paint and painted over everything except the postage stamp. Fun, Fun, FUN!!! Made this is Eric Fuson's 2-D class.</div>
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Duct tape in green, blue, yellow and red are the media of choice for this project. It is the largest piece I created (24x36). It has layers and layers of duct tape with lots of knots, twists and overlaps to create texture. Project was to challenge ourselves with limited supplies to create a work in Misha's class. Loved working on this! I had never used duct tape for creating a design so I had to push myself to expand my creativity.</div>
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This is a fun self portrait using colored pencils. It was another fun assignment in Misha's class!</div>
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In 3 Dimensional Design we were challenged to create a self sculpture using cardboard. This was a challenge for me as I had never done anything like this before. I made dolls but not using cardboard then cutting and designing it into a 3-D piece. This was done in Neil Lawley's 3-D class.</div>
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Another 2-D assignment in Eric Fuson's class was to create four matchbook covers that were functional. The black cover is constructed of black card stock embellished with small rhinestones and wisps of gold metallic paint. The lime green cover is fabric painted with acrylic paints glued to white card stock. The multi colored cover is the fabric fusion technique that I teach. I made a small piece of fused fabric then glued it onto white card stock. The last one is white card stock that has been covered in paste to create texture then painted with acrylic paint.</div>
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This may not be the best picture I have done but I love it. It was fun to do and I love the colors! The idea was to create dimension with unrelated objects. Was another challenge by Misha to push ourselves with creativity. I used oil pastels then smeared with an eraser.</div>
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Our first assignment in Ceramics was to bring a shoe as a model to create this ceramic one. Dave Harris is the instructor. I absolutely loved ceramics! Dave is a super instructor and it was nice to do something totally out of my normal creative element. Can hardly wait to take Ceramics II.</div>
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Well, this has been a small peak into my past year. It has been busy and a bit stressful at times. But I must admit it has been a good stress. I have realized that without the stimulus of the classes I don't get to create as I would like although I did take an art history class during the summer. The summer has gotten away from me and I have had very little time to create. I am looking forward to fall classes. It will keep me very busy. I now have the basic requirements behind me so I can begin to take classes where I will be painting more. As many of you know painting is my medium of choice so I will be more comfortable. I know I will learn some new ways to create with paint and that I am VERY MUCH looking forward to doing!</div>
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For those of you that have faithfully visited my blog looking for a word from me I must say, "THANK YOU". Your commitment is appreciated! For those of you that were wondering what happened to me: I hope this has blog answers a lot of questions. My intention is to blog more frequently now but I must admit there will probably be times when I will be lax in that area. </div>
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While I am not taking three studio classes plus an art history class for a total of 12 credit hours, I will be taking 2 studio classes and an art history class (total 9 hours) this fall so I will definitely be busy. I am taking Painting I, Printmaking I and Art in the Age of Modernity. I have already begun to make my canvases. I learned how in Tools and Techniques so am using hubby's tools (invading his space just a little). </div>
<br />Mary lin Huskamphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00400493536449152286noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31211406.post-4746024331731718172012-05-21T06:23:00.000-07:002012-05-21T06:23:00.447-07:00Brett's Graduation Party!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yesterday was our son, Brett's graduation party. He completed college with a BFA - Graphic Design! We are so proud of him. Here are a few of the works he completed while working on his Bachelor's degree.<br />
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The 3-legged chair received the College President's Award!</div>
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Gazing around the room I was surrounded by all his work. As I looked at the talent he displays in his creations tears came to my eyes. I always knew he had a talent that was terrific but to see all of his work together in one room was overwhelming. I can only imagine the future that lies ahead for him! </div>
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<strong><em>He is Truly Blessed!</em></strong></div>
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<strong><em></em></strong>Mary lin Huskamphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00400493536449152286noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31211406.post-19116831399303144762012-05-19T07:10:00.000-07:002012-05-19T07:10:31.722-07:00LOVELY SCENERY & FUN CREATING!Summer is a time to relax and indulge in fun and frolic. With the official start of this new season fast approaching, many of you are perhaps thinking of a getaway. I would like to personally invite you to join me and my daughter-in-law, Tracie Lyn Huskamp, for two inspiring 2-day workshops in late June at the Idyllwild Arts Academy in Idyllwild, California! <br />
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Idyllwild Academy is located in the Strawberry Valley nestled amidst the picturesque California Mountains, approximately a 2 1/2 hour drive from both Los Angeles and San Diego, or a 1 hour drive from Palm Springs. The campus is a tranquil site, only 2 miles from the village of Idyllwild, yet removed from any urban distractions. There is both on-site and off-site housing. And lunch is included with your registration.<br />
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*Sign-up by Friday, May 25th and receive $50 Off your registration when you bring a friend!<br />
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Thursday-Friday, June 28-29: <a href="http://www.idyllwildarts.org/workshop-q10466-c10325-Mixed_Media.aspx#fiber">Fiber Collage at Idyllwild Arts, Idyllwild California</a> - <br />
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Create a stunning! fiber collage, by discovering the magic in adopting orphan quilt blocks and using these cast-offs as the foundation for painted fabric appliqué designs. This workshop, suitable for all levels, explores painting appliques by sketching subjects on muslin fabric using a fast and easy technique that requires no previous drawing skills, and working with acrylic paints to give the sketch color and depth. The instructors will share tips and product information for making paints washer friendly. You will learn techniques for extracting these painted elements from their fabric surround, adhering each extracted subject onto a separate fiber surface and how to create 3D effects with particular appliques. We'll also investigate and discuss design principles of composition. <br />
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Saturday-Sunday, June 30-July 1: <a href="http://www.idyllwildarts.org/workshop-q10466-c10325-Mixed_Media.aspx#pastel">Pastel Art Journaling at Idyllwild Arts, Idyllwild California</a> - <br />
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This workshop, suitable for all levels, explores that art pastel medium along with methods for sketching from a photograph using a fast and easy technique that requires no previous drawing skills, interpreting color, selecting dramatic color combinations, using drawing strokes to make purposeful yet random looking marks, working with glue alternatives for attaching miscellaneous ephemera. We'll explore idea discovery for recording the everyday, along with exploring the benefits of art journaling, overcoming the fear of a blank page, adding greater perspective by including your words/ writings, and tip/tricks for taking photographs to use as page inspiration.<br />
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<a href="http://www.idyllwildarts.org/summer.aspx">Idyllwild Arts - Huskamp Workshops </a>Mary lin Huskamphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00400493536449152286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31211406.post-53865586527520218732012-02-07T05:55:00.000-08:002012-02-07T07:22:48.484-08:00ITALY....PARADISE.....Yes, Italy is TRULY paradise! When Tracie and I taught in Orvieto in 2009 I was awe struck by the vistas, the people and the artwork both in architecture and in murals. Reading in books or seeing in pictures is just not the same. The preservation of the buildings for centuries is something that the Italians have mastered. Each has a unique beauty beyond words. The eyes are constantly searching for more to see.<br /><br />All my life I have heard how "young" our country is but somehow it did not register until I visited ancient Rome. Then I realized what "infants' our buildings are. I was embarrassed to think that we tear buildings down when they are still only adolescents. Oh, how old the streets, buildings and statues! What Beauty!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AvCLlze6-TM/TzEwcU_ooVI/AAAAAAAAB20/zv9jcUK9Mqo/s1600/church.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706395466085212498" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AvCLlze6-TM/TzEwcU_ooVI/AAAAAAAAB20/zv9jcUK9Mqo/s320/church.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br />The train tip to Orvieto was filled with fantastic views of small villages, coupled with miles of hills and valleys. When we arrived the view from the train station left us speechless.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UyalfeKfLpQ/TzEujJjzw6I/AAAAAAAAB2Q/bd59DzfxXyo/s1600/view.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706393384251540386" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UyalfeKfLpQ/TzEujJjzw6I/AAAAAAAAB2Q/bd59DzfxXyo/s320/view.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Aca2U3LHYIY/TzEuy7qEpNI/AAAAAAAAB2c/aB16TdA-JuA/s1600/winery%2Bview.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706393655397622994" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Aca2U3LHYIY/TzEuy7qEpNI/AAAAAAAAB2c/aB16TdA-JuA/s320/winery%2Bview.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />An afternoon trip to a local vineyard was no less beautiful!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Off to the market. Wow, what color! Shopping daily for lunch was a treat to remember.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GMkVnt_RPfE/TzEu5iaEKII/AAAAAAAAB2o/Xznk7gUX0bY/s1600/Market2.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706393768878680194" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GMkVnt_RPfE/TzEu5iaEKII/AAAAAAAAB2o/Xznk7gUX0bY/s320/Market2.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Then, we spent a couple of afternoons touring Orvieto taking pictures. These pictures would be used to create beautiful hand painted works to remember our trip. Students were excited to learn how to take their pictures then create memorable keepsakes of the days spent with friends. Capturing the details for an artwork to hang on the wall gave them a constant reminder of the days in this wonderful land. Each student chose their favorite architectural find then painted a unique artwork.<br /><br />One student took a picture of this ancient door.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yxwEIL2XdDE/TzEuFQ0iPTI/AAAAAAAAB14/uJsALDs2v7M/s1600/door.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 214px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706392870804667698" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yxwEIL2XdDE/TzEuFQ0iPTI/AAAAAAAAB14/uJsALDs2v7M/s320/door.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Then, using the techniques Tracie and I taught she painted this lovely picture. She also incorporated flowers to remind her of the gardens in the courtyard where we stayed. Later, she added her thoughts on the lines to the right hand side of the picture depicting her most favorable memory.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AlGTo5LhQGc/TzEt0uM1bBI/AAAAAAAAB1s/GCYnOIwlC-k/s1600/Art%2Bdoor.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 266px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706392586633440274" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AlGTo5LhQGc/TzEt0uM1bBI/AAAAAAAAB1s/GCYnOIwlC-k/s320/Art%2Bdoor.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />We would love for you to join us in September when we return to Italy once more. We have been invited to return to Orieto with <a href="http://ww.adventuresinitaly.net/f12huskamp.html">Kristin and Bill </a>on another FABULOUS <a href="http://www.adventuresinitaly.net/f12huskamp.html">Adventure in Italy</a>!<br /><br />If you have never been to Italy this is an opportunity to share the experience with a group of friends. We keep our group small so the experience is intimate. Spaces are limited so if you want to go with us, you must sign up right away. This is truly an experience you will never forget. <a href="http://thereddoor-studio.blogspot.com/">Tracie </a>and I can hardly wait to return to paradise.Mary lin Huskamphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00400493536449152286noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31211406.post-89732196113963236262011-12-27T19:27:00.000-08:002011-12-27T19:47:16.184-08:00The Blessings of the SeasonChristmas time is a time I love most. Decorating the house, getting ready for family gathering and celebrating the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ with those I love.<br /><br />This year I wanted to have a winter wonderland since we have no snow here where I live. The table in the dining room is the center of this wonderland.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tld-JqN6BAQ/TvqN5r6yW3I/AAAAAAAAB1g/vh67tdkCuRw/s1600/table.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 179px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691017101317397362" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tld-JqN6BAQ/TvqN5r6yW3I/AAAAAAAAB1g/vh67tdkCuRw/s320/table.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Hidden away on the china cabinet are the Snowbabies playing quietly.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DFppNimQRpo/TvqNmhk4oII/AAAAAAAAB1U/dfX-bCuV5pE/s1600/snowbabies.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 130px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691016772123664514" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DFppNimQRpo/TvqNmhk4oII/AAAAAAAAB1U/dfX-bCuV5pE/s320/snowbabies.jpg" /></a><br /><br />On the window seat are my two favorite bears, enjoying the frosty trees and view of the wonderland on the dining table.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nAFywAH8UT0/TvqNXNIiB3I/AAAAAAAAB1I/bOcDep1clSk/s1600/bears.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 179px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691016508937996146" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nAFywAH8UT0/TvqNXNIiB3I/AAAAAAAAB1I/bOcDep1clSk/s320/bears.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The Christmas tree stands tall waiting for gifts to cover bareness beneath.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aDYjmvhrkfk/TvqNFsmBEoI/AAAAAAAAB08/codoQ7rjyvI/s1600/tree.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 158px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691016208145519234" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aDYjmvhrkfk/TvqNFsmBEoI/AAAAAAAAB08/codoQ7rjyvI/s320/tree.jpg" /></a><br /><br />The beauty awaits the joy to be shared.<br /><br />Happy Holidays to All!Mary lin Huskamphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00400493536449152286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31211406.post-87754260111739934592011-12-04T17:15:00.000-08:002011-12-04T17:19:27.567-08:00Ribbon Lace and Button Cuff<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DzMM6YsYFxs/Ttwb48Sz5CI/AAAAAAAAB0w/mfLgeEk3iZM/s1600/cuff%2B1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 179px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DzMM6YsYFxs/Ttwb48Sz5CI/AAAAAAAAB0w/mfLgeEk3iZM/s320/cuff%2B1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682447494906373154" /></a><br /><br />Having fun in the studio making ribbon and lace cuffs. Thought I would share some pics.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dV7Fc6itV-c/TtwbtkF5ukI/AAAAAAAAB0k/umb5YKf5Wok/s1600/cuff%2B2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 179px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dV7Fc6itV-c/TtwbtkF5ukI/AAAAAAAAB0k/umb5YKf5Wok/s320/cuff%2B2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682447299431217730" /></a>Mary lin Huskamphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00400493536449152286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31211406.post-2710489809739818722011-11-29T12:34:00.000-08:002011-12-07T17:56:10.940-08:00FOND MEMORIESHas been removed.<br /><br />Thanks for visitingMary lin Huskamphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00400493536449152286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31211406.post-61796983309607149392011-10-30T13:58:00.000-07:002011-10-30T13:58:00.471-07:00VELVET & LACEAnother class Tracie Lyn and I will be teaching for Ruth Rae is the bracelet made of <em>VELVET & LACE</em>. This is a class filled with fun and intrigue for creating a bracelet resembling a piece of jewelry from the past. Using velvet ribbon, bits of vintage lace, satin ribbon and vintage buttons coupled with a variety of beads and jewelry hardware we will spend the day exploring the art of days gone by.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NL3cO_RcVx4/TqSGBLIf9lI/AAAAAAAABwc/VlpwjywCOnk/s1600/bracelet.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 179px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666801585865356882" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NL3cO_RcVx4/TqSGBLIf9lI/AAAAAAAABwc/VlpwjywCOnk/s320/bracelet.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Techniques will include, not only sewing and triming in a way to give an aged appeal but also the stringing of beads, crocheting buttons and crimping to finish this most lovely jeweled treasure. An optional bonus will be to embroidery a handmade pillow for displaying.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zxMO37phTm8/TqSFe-xgBAI/AAAAAAAABwQ/n9Mwy0fh1A0/s1600/pillow.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 250px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666800998432113666" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zxMO37phTm8/TqSFe-xgBAI/AAAAAAAABwQ/n9Mwy0fh1A0/s320/pillow.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Once completed students will enjoy wearing this bracelet on special occasions or as a necklace with a treasured dress.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-u_ZHKIXT4-Y/TqSFG18St4I/AAAAAAAABwE/f3aDXo777mo/s1600/necklace.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 306px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666800583744599938" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-u_ZHKIXT4-Y/TqSFG18St4I/AAAAAAAABwE/f3aDXo777mo/s320/necklace.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Please join us as we take a <em>STEP INTO THE PAST</em>!Mary lin Huskamphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00400493536449152286noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31211406.post-40654758987099187322011-10-23T13:31:00.000-07:002011-10-23T13:57:01.631-07:00EXPLORATION IN MIXED MEDIAThe past few weeks have been filled with a busy schedule of creating Mixed Media samples for the class Tracie Lyn and I are teaching for a fellow teacher, Ruth Rae. She has been ill the past few monthes and is unable to attend International Quilt so we were asked to teach her classes.<br /><br />As most of our time was scheduled for getting ready to teach our proposed class, it was necessary for us to create samples, class outline and class kits for the students in the <em>Exploration in Mixed Media Class</em>.<br /><br />Here is a sneak peak at samples:<br /><br />This is created with various burning effects using a heat gun and candle on a variety of fabric media. RocLon bump is used as the background for the piece.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bgLpr2bcdF4/TqR67Kyr7KI/AAAAAAAABvg/T6D4uBU4N1w/s1600/heart.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 308px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666789388066745506" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bgLpr2bcdF4/TqR67Kyr7KI/AAAAAAAABvg/T6D4uBU4N1w/s320/heart.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />In this piece are Roc-Lon Multi Purpose Cloth, various other fabrics and trims all afixed to a vintage quilt piece from a flea market find. Behind the door is a small doll given to me years ago at an art event from a student. I have always loved the doll and wanted to include it in a special piece. This is just the right piece.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sEJspOrYFg4/TqR7JK48TPI/AAAAAAAABvs/zQiqQyS1KZI/s1600/door.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 314px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666789628611153138" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sEJspOrYFg4/TqR7JK48TPI/AAAAAAAABvs/zQiqQyS1KZI/s320/door.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Creating this piece was a lot of fun. I made resin paper, created a transparency, then used various fabrics and burning to give the aged look.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-z57uech1XFw/TqR8TaNMAtI/AAAAAAAABv4/YiUXmpg2ylQ/s1600/believe.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 319px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666790904032920274" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-z57uech1XFw/TqR8TaNMAtI/AAAAAAAABv4/YiUXmpg2ylQ/s320/believe.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br />I am excited to teach this class with several techniques. We will be demonstrating the resin paper process, review the art of printing transparency images. burning techniques using both a heat gun and a candle on various fabrics, trims, laces etc., followed by assemblage to create a lovely work of art.<br /><br />Please join us for a day filled with <em><strong>FUN and CREATIVITY</strong></em>!!!Mary lin Huskamphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00400493536449152286noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31211406.post-814979011950995582011-07-12T17:42:00.000-07:002011-07-12T18:42:44.589-07:00GALLERY SHOW<em><strong>July 16 thru August 22 </strong></em>is the gallery show at <em><strong>Muchnic Gallery in Atchison, Kansas</strong></em>. I am honored to have been asked to show my pictures created with scraps of ribbons, yarns, threads, fabrics and other fibers. Each picture is a one-of-a-kind creation framed in a black frame.<br /><br />The artwork provides me a way to recycle scraps and small bits of fibers that I would otherwise toss. I frequently use small trims and embellishments that I find at antique stores. At other times I purchase French trims, flowers, and buttons at a favorite shop in California.<br /><br />I hope you enjoy the works as much as I have enjoyed creating them.<br /><br />Once the gallery show is over I plan to include the remaining works among the items for purchace in my etsy shop.<br /><br /><br />This is a favorite: I call it <em>"Le'Fleur"</em>. It has silk flowers, crocheted stem, felted centers in the flowers on black velvet.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-m7ojl55UHnA/ThzysIYJHWI/AAAAAAAABvY/y5-pfoRVgoM/s1600/IMG_1567.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 190px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628640474283187554" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-m7ojl55UHnA/ThzysIYJHWI/AAAAAAAABvY/y5-pfoRVgoM/s320/IMG_1567.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />This is <em>"Spheres". </em>It consists of three separate spheres placed one on the other, then placed on a black velvet background.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VN7IH6waw_M/ThzsqBPOV4I/AAAAAAAABu4/O_4BjOlvGpY/s1600/IMG_1573.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 220px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628633840937228162" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VN7IH6waw_M/ThzsqBPOV4I/AAAAAAAABu4/O_4BjOlvGpY/s320/IMG_1573.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><em>"Mystique"</em> is the name for this creation. It has a very unique French lace and buttons. The way the lace is made was a bit mysterious to me thus the name for the artwork was born.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rDq-vd5mWY0/ThzsbEjvEYI/AAAAAAAABuw/uK7-hBhFIyA/s1600/IMG_1579.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 251px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628633584130527618" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rDq-vd5mWY0/ThzsbEjvEYI/AAAAAAAABuw/uK7-hBhFIyA/s320/IMG_1579.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><em>"Sumburst"</em> became the name for this work. I created it then decided to have the ragged backdrop to create the look of the rays extending beyond the sphere.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qST1kdULZR0/ThzsRwgrWRI/AAAAAAAABuo/pe2GjBLv2uk/s1600/sun%2Bburst.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 257px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628633424130169106" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qST1kdULZR0/ThzsRwgrWRI/AAAAAAAABuo/pe2GjBLv2uk/s320/sun%2Bburst.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I have a favorite work named "Sea Beauty" which has captured my heart. It was my very first picure and I just cannot bring myself to part with it. I wanted to include it in the gallery show but decided I would create a sister to it. Thus, I created this piece, <em>" Sea Beauty II". </em>I love the use of the peacock feathers to create to look of a sea creature.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7nEWTCSIksg/ThzsEhZ_4NI/AAAAAAAABug/-R6qUyP06i0/s1600/IMG_1584_edited-1.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 253px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628633196737323218" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7nEWTCSIksg/ThzsEhZ_4NI/AAAAAAAABug/-R6qUyP06i0/s320/IMG_1584_edited-1.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br />I invite all of you who live nearby to visit the <strong>Muchnic Gallery </strong>and see my works along with thos of two other artists.<br /><br /><strong>Location:<br />704 North Fourth Street<br />Atchison, Kansas<br /><br />Hours Open:<br />Saturdays and Sundays 1-5 p.m.<br />Wednesdays 10-5 p.m</strong>Mary lin Huskamphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00400493536449152286noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31211406.post-52426242292588943772011-06-29T12:10:00.000-07:002011-06-29T12:25:41.055-07:00Creating Gallery PicturesSorting through all my yarns, threads, fabric scraps, wild flowers, buttons and other ephemera to create artwork for the gallery show.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-a38FExUe_RU/Tgt53SIntlI/AAAAAAAABuQ/0ODvZK6DLM8/s1600/IMG_1555.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 179px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623722550369957458" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-a38FExUe_RU/Tgt53SIntlI/AAAAAAAABuQ/0ODvZK6DLM8/s320/IMG_1555.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Stiching ribbons, yerns and threads to create a 4 x 6 inch piece of fabric to include in artwork.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ic9f0mXmqjQ/Tgt5klCP8QI/AAAAAAAABuI/kGSML6hOT2U/s1600/IMG_1556.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 179px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623722229025992962" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ic9f0mXmqjQ/Tgt5klCP8QI/AAAAAAAABuI/kGSML6hOT2U/s320/IMG_1556.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Snippets and bits come together to creat geometric shapes accented with various yarns then stitched onto black velvet before framing.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GUSsfDYQv_M/Tgt5SOVt73I/AAAAAAAABuA/uQWi4s_Vnm8/s1600/IMG_1558.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 224px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623721913695989618" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GUSsfDYQv_M/Tgt5SOVt73I/AAAAAAAABuA/uQWi4s_Vnm8/s320/IMG_1558.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br />This piece includes unique trims and floral buttons from France sitting atop a scrap of sheer tuille and stitched to black velvet.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2FFM_oZ74eo/Tgt5GLLqonI/AAAAAAAABt4/f2BIL7aGct4/s1600/IMG_1562.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 179px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623721706690093682" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2FFM_oZ74eo/Tgt5GLLqonI/AAAAAAAABt4/f2BIL7aGct4/s320/IMG_1562.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br />Well, back to creating new pieces.....Mary lin Huskamphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00400493536449152286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31211406.post-80648377276683427372011-05-26T10:51:00.001-07:002011-05-26T11:09:11.796-07:00May INchie SwapThe Month of May I hosted the swap for my INchie group. The theme was "Flowers". Each of us made a tiny one inch by one inch work of art with a flower. Then all sent the INchies to me so I could make a display.<br /><br />As I created my tiny works I kept thinking, "How am I going to display them?"<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7B68yQw-cfg/Td6UaF8P0II/AAAAAAAABts/LYWFbcWeLu4/s1600/IMG_1506.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 179px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611085361742598274" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7B68yQw-cfg/Td6UaF8P0II/AAAAAAAABts/LYWFbcWeLu4/s320/IMG_1506.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Then as I was searching for items to use I came across some vintage album pages. These will work great!<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-maPJUk4B544/Td6UP1T8lhI/AAAAAAAABtk/EwyotG2-Ujo/s1600/IMG_1507.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 179px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611085185479906834" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-maPJUk4B544/Td6UP1T8lhI/AAAAAAAABtk/EwyotG2-Ujo/s320/IMG_1507.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Now to figure out what to include on them without taking away the unique beauty of each tiny INchie. Vintage Music! and some more flowers!<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--B25teErURU/Td6UEPg54aI/AAAAAAAABtc/JzKT-KcOz6w/s1600/IMG_1508.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 179px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611084986355147170" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--B25teErURU/Td6UEPg54aI/AAAAAAAABtc/JzKT-KcOz6w/s320/IMG_1508.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br />I began to decorate the vintage pages and create a small canvas for the the tiny works to frame them in the opening of the pages.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yyMeN2yxGTQ/Td6T4oFdKQI/AAAAAAAABtU/IiE-1p43wTI/s1600/IMG_1510.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 179px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611084786792474882" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yyMeN2yxGTQ/Td6T4oFdKQI/AAAAAAAABtU/IiE-1p43wTI/s320/IMG_1510.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-K4bGkADQIzM/Td6TtD8nBkI/AAAAAAAABtM/DrYC_byJ1JY/s1600/IMG_1512.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 179px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611084588113135170" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-K4bGkADQIzM/Td6TtD8nBkI/AAAAAAAABtM/DrYC_byJ1JY/s320/IMG_1512.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br />Once I finished, this is what each Special INchie Diva Artist received!<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zCjwtYspADA/Td6TggKFDXI/AAAAAAAABtE/MHINOAVCgOo/s1600/IMG_1509.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 248px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611084372347522418" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zCjwtYspADA/Td6TggKFDXI/AAAAAAAABtE/MHINOAVCgOo/s320/IMG_1509.jpg" /></a>Mary lin Huskamphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00400493536449152286noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31211406.post-80446966445029060642011-05-10T06:16:00.000-07:002011-05-10T06:42:48.163-07:00SETTLING INSince returning home from ArtFest I have been busy sorting, packing and moving items into my new studio. The work my hubby did has exceeded my dreams! It is a beautiful shade of lavender, both ceiling and floor, and has lovely white wood trim and pillar with teakwood floor. Cabinets and office furniture are black.<br /><br />In the desk and files area there is a small chandelier. A vintage shelf where I have placed cherished items is above the file cabinet.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9vNfBRRhqCE/Tck8d9wqQRI/AAAAAAAABs8/zJFDHzytCGU/s1600/IMG_1483.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 179px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605077696731824402" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9vNfBRRhqCE/Tck8d9wqQRI/AAAAAAAABs8/zJFDHzytCGU/s320/IMG_1483.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mVc9HIMlCyE/Tck76xCMbmI/AAAAAAAABss/7hh2hYDKlxo/s1600/IMG_1480.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 179px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605077092020285026" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mVc9HIMlCyE/Tck76xCMbmI/AAAAAAAABss/7hh2hYDKlxo/s320/IMG_1480.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--tnn3lceZDk/Tck7EmDI1LI/AAAAAAAABsM/hNbiRWxbk9g/s1600/IMG_1515.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 179px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605076161358517426" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--tnn3lceZDk/Tck7EmDI1LI/AAAAAAAABsM/hNbiRWxbk9g/s320/IMG_1515.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />In the area where I have all the sewing machines and other quilting items there is a larger chandelier. I LOVE IT!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-L9H2dHLPvxM/Tck8MV8jVFI/AAAAAAAABs0/cjhuu7YMsH4/s1600/IMG_1482.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 179px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605077393986507858" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-L9H2dHLPvxM/Tck8MV8jVFI/AAAAAAAABs0/cjhuu7YMsH4/s320/IMG_1482.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QEvLWlphZ_4/Tck7Osbso3I/AAAAAAAABsU/NsTO611UC7Y/s1600/IMG_1514.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 179px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605076334870831986" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QEvLWlphZ_4/Tck7Osbso3I/AAAAAAAABsU/NsTO611UC7Y/s320/IMG_1514.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />An island that has wheels so I can move it is located in the center of the room.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Pntj77Dbakc/Tck7p30wm1I/AAAAAAAABsk/srtu3p1f88g/s1600/IMG_1486.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 179px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605076801785207634" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Pntj77Dbakc/Tck7p30wm1I/AAAAAAAABsk/srtu3p1f88g/s320/IMG_1486.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br />Outside the walk-in closet is a perfect place for my bookshelves. (I have lots of books)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MHWm2JDPRsE/Tck7d8GIcyI/AAAAAAAABsc/uOCDoJ1wTII/s1600/IMG_1485.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 179px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605076596773384994" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MHWm2JDPRsE/Tck7d8GIcyI/AAAAAAAABsc/uOCDoJ1wTII/s320/IMG_1485.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br />This is the most FABULOUS retirement gift! I could not have imagined what it would be like to have a room that is twice the size of the former bedroom I was using for a studio and a lovely walk-in clost. I am VERY LUCKY to have this as a place to retreat and create. Now that I am retired I want to spend a lot of time creating.Mary lin Huskamphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00400493536449152286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31211406.post-64080593180767694432011-04-28T11:41:00.000-07:002011-04-28T12:11:35.614-07:00Atchison Art WalkAtchison, Kansas is hosting an Art Walk Friday evening, April 29th from 5:30 to 8:30PM. There will be approximately 25 artists displaying their works within the various businesses. Eash artist will be in a business beginning at the Missouri River area and ending on North 8th street. This is not only an opportunity to see great art but also historic architecture in Atchison.<br /><br />I will be displaying my work at <a href="http://willowbrookhome.blogspot.com/">Willow Brook</a>, located at 117 N. 8th. Please stop by and see what I have created. Using scrps of yars, threads, ribbons, material, feathers and any other "dry" materials I have assembled them in to artworks like the ones below. Materials used are the scraps left from sewing, knitting and other mixed media works.<br /><br /><br />Living in the midwest I have witnessed many storms throughout the years. While the storms are extremely turbulent theyeye of the storms have a fascinating calm about them.<br />The <em><strong>"Eye of the Storm"</strong></em> represents that calmness.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tC0-SjrW_mY/Tbm2nUc7m7I/AAAAAAAABsE/-6ILGPdoVNc/s1600/Eye%2Bof%2Bthe%2BStorm.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 307px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600708398233131954" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tC0-SjrW_mY/Tbm2nUc7m7I/AAAAAAAABsE/-6ILGPdoVNc/s320/Eye%2Bof%2Bthe%2BStorm.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />One of my favorite works is <em><strong>"Sea Beauty". </strong></em><br />It was inspired by the beauty of the Pacific Ocean. While gazing at the horizon of ocean meeting the sky I was facinated by what lies beneath the water. It must be as beautiful as the surface!<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EZEXxn7MdMk/Tbm1k63u7BI/AAAAAAAABr8/DMF7JCndlkM/s1600/Sea%2Bbeauty%2B1.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 267px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600707257494858770" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EZEXxn7MdMk/Tbm1k63u7BI/AAAAAAAABr8/DMF7JCndlkM/s320/Sea%2Bbeauty%2B1.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This work depects the flowers in my garden and is appropriately titled<br /><em><strong>"Garden Splendor".</strong></em><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XCkx-Ktspdw/Tbm1FvivKQI/AAAAAAAABr0/gUMqQUPE4iQ/s1600/Garden.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 252px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600706721878059266" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XCkx-Ktspdw/Tbm1FvivKQI/AAAAAAAABr0/gUMqQUPE4iQ/s320/Garden.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Enjoy a spring Friday evening touring <a href="http://www.atchisonkansas.net/ArtWalk/art_walk_01.html">Atchison's</a> historic businesses to see the work of local artisans. What a unique way to spend the evening!Mary lin Huskamphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00400493536449152286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31211406.post-39698162443750842222011-03-07T18:37:00.001-08:002011-03-07T19:28:25.720-08:00Techniques for Celebrating Spring's Arrival<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0B7bOHQAC1k/TXWa5Cf3M2I/AAAAAAAABqs/lm83eUr2N-s/s1600/Pic%2B1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 246px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581537617909330786" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0B7bOHQAC1k/TXWa5Cf3M2I/AAAAAAAABqs/lm83eUr2N-s/s320/Pic%2B1.jpg" /></a><br /><br />In one month I will be heading off to ArtFest to teach two FABULOUS classes! Since ArtFest is one of Tracie and my favorite retreats, we are teaching classes that are special and "one-of-a-kind" thus, <strong>will not be taught at any other retreat</strong>!<br /><br />ArtFest was our first ever art retreat, where we began as students, vended then finally have had the privilege to teach for the past several years. When we attended the First Artfest, we fell in love with the breath-taking beauty of the area and the hosts of this magical event, Tracy and Teesha Moore.<br /><br />Even after 12 or 13 years of participating in this event, I continue to be overwhelmed by the awe everytime I arrive. Magic wraps around me like a blanket warming my heart. Participatng in fabulous classes, rubbing shoulders with top notch instructors, meeting new friends,drinking-in the absolutely breath-taking beauty of the surroundings, reveling in each lovely experience touches my deepest being. I don't think I feel quite so alive and able to live wholly in the moment like I do during Artfest.<br /><br />Once again, I am so honored to be teaching, sharing my knowledge and skills, passing along the love of nature to those wonderful individuals that choose to spend their time in one of my classes.<br /><br />I am extremely excited about this year's workshops and want to extend a personal invitation to be part of one or both, which are <strong>Artfest exclusives</strong>. <em>This is definitely the one and only opportunity to learn these very unique techniques for creating nature inspired, stunning works of art in 2011.</em><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PRwhjeT9FoQ/TXWbWqgVSQI/AAAAAAAABq0/MG0Upjv9Q0s/s1600/pic2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 298px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581538126864926978" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PRwhjeT9FoQ/TXWbWqgVSQI/AAAAAAAABq0/MG0Upjv9Q0s/s320/pic2.jpg" /></a><br /><br />The <em><strong><a href="http://www.teeshaslandofodd.com/artfest/huskamp/e/class.html">Egg-ology Workshop </a>is BRAND NEW</strong></em>! And, I can hardly<br />contain myself, as I simply giddy to share my techniques for stenciling, stippling, and painting to create artworks inspired by bird eggs and nests, along with secrets to forging perfect representations of such delicate and intricate natural subjects,<br />imbued with both color and depth. The techniques learned in this class will continue to reveal nature's beauty in your future artworks as you use them in many of your creations.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CBlD65jZikE/TXWb00rRHtI/AAAAAAAABq8/ptwBt1m6iFg/s1600/pic3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581538644991221458" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CBlD65jZikE/TXWb00rRHtI/AAAAAAAABq8/ptwBt1m6iFg/s320/pic3.jpg" /></a><br /><br />The <strong><a href="http://www.teeshaslandofodd.com/artfest/huskamp/onv/class.html">Of Nested Visions Workshop</a></strong>, I am proud to say, is the<br /><strong><em>third time this sold-out class has been offered</em></strong> and, again, is an ArtFest exclusive. An ode to Nature's songbirds and their beautiful abodes, students will build an enchanting assemblage first by weaving their own<br />nests using the same natural materials as birds. These delicate nests will be the focal point of the entire piece. You will be amazed at the way the nests capture the talents used by small birds. The differences between these creative works and the nests you find in your backyard are difficult to distinquish.<br /><br />And I am thrilled to say that Tracie will be bringing some really REALLY<br />GORGEOUS natural ephemera straight from her garden for<br />students to use... take a peek!<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dqzPsDBzmnk/TXWcPyjDz8I/AAAAAAAABrE/8eSerodlElE/s1600/Natural%2BMaterials1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581539108276391874" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dqzPsDBzmnk/TXWcPyjDz8I/AAAAAAAABrE/8eSerodlElE/s320/Natural%2BMaterials1.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KtnrbzgYS0k/TXWcnC70UbI/AAAAAAAABrM/jKa_pEde9lk/s1600/Natural%2BMaterial2.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581539507812192690" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KtnrbzgYS0k/TXWcnC70UbI/AAAAAAAABrM/jKa_pEde9lk/s320/Natural%2BMaterial2.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />We have limited these classes to a small number of participants to keep the classroom experience both personal and intimate.<br /><br /><em>Only a few spaces remain in each workshop as the sign-up date draws near,<br />so don't wait... Sign-up today!</em><br /><br /><a href="http://www.teeshaslandofodd.com/artfest/classes.html">Visit ArtFest 2011</a>to download a registration form or contact Teesha at artgirl777aol.com<br /><br /><em><strong>See you at ArtFest!!!</em></strong>Mary lin Huskamphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00400493536449152286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31211406.post-79986483994864556302011-02-19T05:38:00.000-08:002011-02-22T17:18:59.595-08:00ETSY SHOP HAS REOPENED!!!!A while ago I closed my etsy shop because I was working full time and just couldn't keep up with everything. Well, now that I am retired I decided that I should reopen. And <em>what better way to do that but to fill my shop with <em>Windham's new Nature Inspired Fabrics by Tracie Lyn Huskamp</em>?!!!</em>, my dear daughter-in-law and co-teacher.<br /><br />I am selling fat quarters of these lovely fabrics in my shop. You MUST take a peek! The fabrics are so VERY BEAUTIFUL! They will inspire you!<br /><br />If you make any purchase <em>AND</em> and should choose to <em>"Favorite (Heart) my etsy shop"</em> then I will Include a packet of ephemera and miscellaneouse items from by studio.....vintage papers, various buttons, ribbon, bits of other fabrics etc......<br /><br /><strong>Here is the MOST FUN:</strong><br /><br />When purchasing 5 or more fat quarters and identifying my shop as a <em>Favorite (Heart)</em> I will be including ephemera and miscellaneous items from my studio.....<em>AND</em> a book from my stash of books on craft, sewing, etc. as a free gift.<br /><br /><em><strong>Isn't this fun? </strong></em><br /><br />Hop on over to my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/marylinsnouvelle">etsy shop</a>Mary lin Huskamphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00400493536449152286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31211406.post-29385322259257391432011-01-18T18:05:00.000-08:002011-01-18T18:24:49.241-08:00Creating at The French GeneralOne of my favorite places to visit and teach is "<a href="http://www.frenchgeneral.com/">The French General</a>" which is owned an operated by Kaari Meng, artist,designer and one of the nicest persons you can meet.<br /><br />On Saturday, January 29th, Tracie and I will be teaching students how to create lovely Butterfly Missives where the butterflies will appear to lift into the air. We are participating in Kaari's weekend "Art of Crafting Event".<br /><br />Here are a few pics of what we will be doing:<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VjPZUmxDHIg/TTZIIudyA3I/AAAAAAAABqg/1GOaJgI8FOc/s1600/FG%2BClass%2B1.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 208px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563713704411923314" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VjPZUmxDHIg/TTZIIudyA3I/AAAAAAAABqg/1GOaJgI8FOc/s320/FG%2BClass%2B1.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VjPZUmxDHIg/TTZICNXUAgI/AAAAAAAABqY/UZJO_BaxK1U/s1600/FG%2BClass%2B2.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 208px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563713592447205890" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VjPZUmxDHIg/TTZICNXUAgI/AAAAAAAABqY/UZJO_BaxK1U/s320/FG%2BClass%2B2.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VjPZUmxDHIg/TTZH59n0mMI/AAAAAAAABqQ/V_JBuj3kJ6c/s1600/FG%2BClass%2B3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 208px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563713450782529730" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VjPZUmxDHIg/TTZH59n0mMI/AAAAAAAABqQ/V_JBuj3kJ6c/s320/FG%2BClass%2B3.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VjPZUmxDHIg/TTZHb9XxB4I/AAAAAAAABqI/GL2IYowXUWk/s1600/FG%2BClass%2B4.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 208px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563712935319111554" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VjPZUmxDHIg/TTZHb9XxB4I/AAAAAAAABqI/GL2IYowXUWk/s320/FG%2BClass%2B4.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_VjPZUmxDHIg/TTZHT-mX6oI/AAAAAAAABqA/KnvwmN0o6cQ/s1600/FG%2BClass%2B5.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 208px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563712798209862274" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_VjPZUmxDHIg/TTZHT-mX6oI/AAAAAAAABqA/KnvwmN0o6cQ/s320/FG%2BClass%2B5.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />If you are attending CHA in Los Angeles or live nearby I hope you will join us at The French General for a fun time creating. What a great project to make for a special Valentine!!!Mary lin Huskamphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00400493536449152286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31211406.post-53542162873753655882010-12-10T17:51:00.001-08:002010-12-10T18:06:23.153-08:00Seeing the Forest and the Trees<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VjPZUmxDHIg/TQLZ2IORUqI/AAAAAAAABp0/WRYjkojClJM/s1600/forrest.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549237214817374882" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VjPZUmxDHIg/TQLZ2IORUqI/AAAAAAAABp0/WRYjkojClJM/s320/forrest.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This is the forest of trees that I created then decorated with the INchies made by the INchie Divas in the yahoo group that I lead. Each small 1" x 1" work of art became a tiny ornament for the fabric trees.<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VjPZUmxDHIg/TQLZmhgyj-I/AAAAAAAABps/r2H6MyzJ2io/s1600/tree.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 114px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549236946728030178" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VjPZUmxDHIg/TQLZmhgyj-I/AAAAAAAABps/r2H6MyzJ2io/s320/tree.jpg" /></a><br /><br />We create this tiny masterpieces with a theme in mind then the hostess collects and returns them to each artist. What fun we have creating and sharing.<br /><br />I wanted to create something different for the "Holiday 2010" swap so designed the tree from muslin, painted the muslin, sewed it together, stuffed with poly fill, glued to a plastic bowl painted black then attached miniature ornaments and the tiny works of art.<br /><br />ENJOY, my friends!Mary lin Huskamphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00400493536449152286noreply@blogger.com3