Meet Silvia Dekker, a wonderful artist from the Netherlands, and tour her beautiful home here.

Friday: Helen Dardik’s new work

Chronicle writes on their blog:

“Chronicle Books is lucky to work with some of the most talented and original artists creating work today, and in this case some of the nicest. As a fan and friend of Lisa Congdon I was thrilled to hear we would be publishing her work. Lisa is a self-taught artist and illustrator who didn’t start making art until the age of 33. Her work is vibrant, fresh, and provides a unique look into the natural world.”

Wednesday: Silvia Dekker’s home

Great stuff. Found on etsy. I made tool belts for the studio ladies for our NYC trade shows. One of these days I’ll blog them. Anyway, tool belts are a great way to sew something easy, super-useful, and fun to accessorize. I’ve put pompoms, buttons, ribbon, etc., on mine.

Monday: Lisa Congdon’s work at Chronicle

Always fresh, always delightful. Available for license at this moment.
See more of Carolyn’s work here.

Friday: Must-have (or must-make) Ladies’ Tool Belts

Recently had b-fast with Mimi Kirchner, the wonderful doll-creator. Here are some pix for you.

Wednesday: Great new personal work by Carolyn Gavin

Check out Diane’s:
-colors
-ability to created a setting that you want to be in
-the texture of the paint in the bath
-all the little details

…and this is why Diane gets so much work.

I always tell Diane, “I want to climb into your art and be there. And I want the clothes”. Ok, no clothes in this piece, but go look at her work and see the clothing.

Lisa writes:

“Hi Lilla,
I wanted to show you a photo of my Renegade Craft booth, photo attached (I shared a booth with my ceramicist friend, Diana Fayt). Chronicle Books was a sponsor at the event and did two separate signings with me where people came to get their products signed by the artist. The fair was super fun, and I had incredible sales and I think the exposure was really fantastic.

Cheers,
Lisa”

Friday: A lovely piece Diane Bigda did for Organic Beauty Magazine

See more of Jon’s work here.

Wednesday: Lisa Congdon’s booth at Renegade Craft Fair

See more of Janell’s work here.

Monday: New work for Budget Travel by Jon Cannell

These are painting in my studio that I’ve done over the years. The one on the blue wall, on the left, was done in 1994 when I was pregnant with my son. And the one on the right was done this year.

Friday: Personal piece by Janell Genovese