MIDNITE HOUR

Altered Altoid Tins

2012-01-12T19:37:00.000-08:00

I really like reusing things, I love containers for some reason - I came across Altered Altoid tins and I'm teaching a class Jan 15th. This is a simple version that's good for a card or sentiment.

Pointy Hat Swap

2012-01-12T19:11:00.000-08:00

I've posted a Pointy hat Swap on www.swap-bot.com, feel free to join.

Also - I'm teaching classes at the John C. Hart Memorial Library - I'm really excited about showing people what I've learned and seeing how they interpret the information. The Feb class will be about Pointy Hats

Images

2011-04-17T03:15:00.000-07:00

Photo from the 60's enhanced with a micron, collaged over another landscape photo and added doodads. Mrs. Casey was a 1940's word game. All on a 4x4 wood block which you can get from Cheap Joe's.

Getting ready to hang the show tomorrow

2011-03-31T17:13:00.000-07:00

I've been busily working preparing for the show - hopefully the snow tomorrow is not a major event. Here is one of my pieces. Picture from the 40's, images from a See Spot Run book, a spelling book from the 1900's, embossed background, water color paper I paper pasted on and some type of a color film I got at a garage sale. See you at the reception this Saturday 2-4 !!

Upcoming show

2011-02-19T06:43:00.000-08:00

Beacon

2010-09-12T03:46:00.000-07:00

Anthony Volpe is having a show at the Riverwinds Gallery in Beacon, it's a great town - lots of galleries, shops and great places to eat. You can't go wrong, check it out! (Tony and his artichoke sceptre.)

Monhegan

2010-09-06T01:43:00.000-07:00

I haven't been doing any mixed media because I moved my studio to the Flat Iron Bldg, yippee! and b) I went to Monhegan again. I'll post a painting soon, I have some touch ups to make.

Skulls

2010-07-24T18:47:00.000-07:00

Skulls in July, usually its Christmas - but I'll go with the flow. Here is my latest ATC (destination unknown at the moment). Background paper from a swap colored and embossed, real flowers and fabric bow.

Travel ATC

2010-07-22T15:41:00.000-07:00

I created a new swap based on vacations and travel. I used a postcard posted in 1909 as the background. I think I'll do a tent on the back so the recipient can enjoy the nostalgia. Stay tuned I'll post one of my landscapes (as requested) very soon.

ATC Swap Pointy Hats

2010-06-28T16:29:00.000-07:00

By request I started a Pointy Hat swap on Swap Bot. I loved the sparkly paper, saw this little girl staring at me from cache of photos and I was off....this ATC is headed to England.

Expo

2010-04-11T16:07:00.000-07:00

I attended the Hudson Valley Chamber of Commerce Expo - another hello to everyone I met. Remember to tell your friends about Peekskill Open Studios June 5&6 12-5.

2010-03-13T15:39:00.000-08:00

I've been doing a series of baby shoes, using some of my old still life props. Ive also been trading with postcardcrossing.com and getting really cool cards from all over the world, you should check it out for yourself.

2010-03-02T18:19:00.000-08:00

I love snow !!!!!!!!!!

2010-02-07T10:27:00.000-08:00

If you loved Carol Duvall - this info is for you - copied from Creative Chaos

Two pieces of good news........

First.......I have it on good authority that I and/or my group in no way shape or form scared, frightened or struck terror in Carol Duvall with our frenzied meeting. Thank God. So that leads me to my second piece of good news. Not only was Inot banned from any future meetings, gatherings or correspondence, I was given top super secret information about the eventual return of Carol by her long time producer Kelly Ehrlich. Kelly and I have quickly become, as one might say in the industry, BFF's since that fateful meeting in the lobby. Ok, she's only written me twice.......but, hey, that's BFF material in my book.......Hi Kelly! Coffee next week? I'll have my people call your people!

Anyway, the super top secret information is that Kelly is trying to get an online craft community together called icraftnetwork featuring Carol. Although the site is not up yet, she is hoping for beta testing in the next couple of months. If you email Kelly at icraftwithcarol@yahoo.com , you will be put on the mailing list, as well as, be part of first beta test group. Meaning you will get to see the site before the general public. It’s like a backstage pass to a rock concert!

So, anyhow, I got a chance to chit chat with Kelly about the new site...........

Karin: So, Kelly, now that I've been "personally chosen" to spread the word, what can you tell us about the site.

Kelly: Ummm, I’ve actually told many people about this; but I'm glad you can help us out! The site is not up yet; however, we are hoping to have it ready for beta testing in a a couple of months. What everyone can look forward seeing on the site is the largest fully interactive craft community online which will include many of your crafting idols, a market place where members can sell their own crafts, they will have access to amazing craft projects from the craft industries most talented and most recognized craft experts. We will be the HULU of craft programming.

Karin: That sounds exciting! Can you explain to everyone what that will entail?

Kelly: Well, they will be able to view and discover craft programming they never even knew was out there. We will be producing original icraft Network programming with all the Carol Duvall show regulars and the craft industries leading craft designers as well. There are so many bells and whistles on this site it will literally be a crafters utopia.

Karin: I love utopias! Especially when it involves crafts. So how can crafters participate on the icraftnetwork?

Kelly: There will be a variety of ways crafters can participate. Members will be able to upload and share their own projects and craft videos. We will be highlighting craft bloggers, events, news etc. The purpose of this site is to bring the best of the crafting world all under one roof.

Karin: So does that mean Carol will be back on our screen soon?

Kelly: Carol is going high tech; so keep an eye out for Carol and friends coming to a computer screen near you soon!

Karin: So, Kelly, can you let me in on any other secrets....please........pretty please......

Kelly: Ok.....I will say this, top secret of course, there is power in numbers and my wish is to build the largest online craft community that will support the launch of a 24hr craft network. I think the networks are missing out by not seeing the huge demand there is for this type of programming. I want to prove to them that there is a HUGE demand and an audience that will support this type of programming. THAT is why I need every crafter who misses The Carol Duvall Show and other shows like hers to email us at icraftwithcarol@yahoo.com and let your voice be heard!!! In the meantime, we will producing online craft segments and shows for your viewing pleasure on the site.

Karin: So one last question.....now that I practically know Carol on a personal level, do you think she would come over to my house if I cooked her dinner?

Kelly: Maybe with a little added security and some guidelines, you might get her to accept a dinner invite.....lol......

Karin: Yay! Carol's coming over for dinner! I hope she likes Costco chicken........Anyway, thanks so much Kelly for letting us all in on the big news.

Kelly: No problem! This is really just the tip of the iceberg. Stayed tuned for more and keep those emails coming!

Karin: So are we still on for coffee next week? Kelly? .......Kelly? Ok, my little person will call your people! Talk to you soon!

Free theme

2010-01-18T17:31:00.000-08:00

My latest swap is a free theme, I saw a Christmas card at work that I really liked, so I used it as a background for 2 of the cards. Some of the material was given to me by wonderful swappers

2009-12-12T06:59:00.000-08:00

Here are my latest ATC's the theme is Vintage Christmas, I chose to use the same image, enjoy.

2009-12-06T01:28:00.000-08:00

I've been doing chunkies (4" x 4") lately, Cheap Joe's carries wonderful wood painting panels in a variety of sizes and the pricing is good. I like having a larger work area than the ATC and it's not so daunting that you feel you can never fill the space. Try it out.

More images to follow.

2009-12-05T17:33:00.000-08:00

Two more images of my shaker sentiments.

2009-12-05T17:22:00.000-08:00

My latest bit of creating are sentiments in a shaker filled with collage items. The most fun part of this is finding the items to put into the shakers.

2009-11-15T19:00:00.000-08:00

Here are some pics from the reception

2009-11-15T18:48:00.000-08:00

Where have I been? getting ready for a show at the Peekskill Coffee House, Sharon Kullberg and I had our reception this past Saturday - thanks to all the showed up. the show is up till 12/31 stop by and enjoy.

I'm also getting ready for another show in Dec, I'll post the details as soon as I get them. and - - - 12/5-6 Donna Rossi and I will have a Holiday Gift show at the Brown Street Studios. The Flat Iron gallery will be hosting 1/2 portraits by Jessica Miller, very exciting to watch - you will want to have one once you see her in action.

Finally I just got a new computer - once I figure everything out I'll be a whiz. I'm sure I'll be up till midnite trying to get everything done and upload new images for you.

2009-08-09T17:47:00.000-07:00

The theme for this ATC is Birdcage and it's on its way to PA.

2009-07-31T02:42:00.000-07:00

I found a transparent film in a box lot from a garage sale. Here it's used in traded ATC.

2009-07-27T18:15:00.000-07:00

More images that I'm swapping - Join my Bathing Suit swap on Swap-bot.com

2009-07-26T14:32:00.000-07:00

Here are a couple of ATC's I'm sending out in swaps. Wrapped and Flowers are the themes.

2009-06-22T15:02:00.000-07:00

Another for the Phone Book swap that I'm in. Keep your eye out on Swap-bot, I'll be hosting some swaps very soon.

2009-06-21T15:30:00.000-07:00

The latest swap I'm in is "The Phonebook".
You have to include something from the phone book in your ATC. This is a little comment on war.

2009-06-20T04:45:00.000-07:00

This is one of the results of taking an Etching class taught by Elana Goren at Garrison Art Center. I preferred using nature as opposed to etching by hand. Here is one of the results.

Open Studios

2009-06-08T17:20:00.000-07:00

June 6th and 7th were Open Studios in Peekskill, the event was well attended and I want to say thank you to all who came by and said such nice things about my work. Now that the craziness of preparing for the weekend is over I can get back to creating more work. I plan to post weekly. Thank you for stopping by.

Quick baby shoe painting

2009-04-08T15:18:00.000-07:00

Bad girls

2009-04-06T16:50:00.000-07:00

At least this bad girl is wearing an apron!

2009-04-01T19:20:00.000-07:00

Another one of my bad girls.

2009-04-01T02:07:00.000-07:00

The Family

2009-03-30T18:47:00.000-07:00

In The Family, as in most of these old photos the women tend the kids while the men are off in the background doing their thing. Times have changed??