Family Reunion…

There are so many reasons to be a part of this inclusive family reunion:

Every registration includes:

• Tag & Daily Treats
• Phenomenal Workshop with the best faculty in the country
• Lunch
• Supper
• Motivating morning sessions
• Inspirational evening sessions

Every family member has permission to:

• Build and design our Retreat Ofrenda under the guidance and creative support of the irresistible Michael deMeng.
• Create a unique bracelet designed by our talented Katherine England.
• Be empowered by early morning journaling and/or motivational sessions.
• Attend our phenomenal Art Trunk that features unique vintage items and original flea market finds. Plus art papers, kits, beads, collage sheets, fabrics & yarns.
• Wear Pink on Friday and Pajamas on Sunday!

We are also thrilled to announce:
That our Petaluma Peeps will once again have the opportunity to
attend our Friday session of ART CHURCH - hosted by our vivacious and gorgeous Rice Freeman-Zachery.

and over on the East Coast

Retreat goers will experience the charm, wit and graciousness of our delightful friend Melissa Bolton at our Breakfast of the Brave on Sunday morning.

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This is the year! Come and experience what many say "is the best mixed media art retreat they have ever been too"!

There is magic at "Art Is...You." And not just the magical art that is happening around every corner, in every nook and cranny, generously offered by kind and welcoming teachers. But there is magic in the love and humor and fellowship that greets you from the very first moment you walk into the retreat. You'll wear a smile for days on end. You'll laugh like you never have before. You'll form new and everlasting friendships. You will be so inspired that the feeling will remain with you forever. Whether your fist time attending or if you've been before, you will know that you've come "home."
Nancy Lefko, NH

Happy 4th of July

Love

Sal n Ellen

Email: artis@art-is-you.com
Web: art-is-you.com

 

 

Imagery features:
Pamela Huntington - Photoshop for Mixed Media and Collage
Andrea Matus deMeng - Veils of Psyche
Thomas Ashman - Glass Journal
Sue Pelletier - A Flag For Your Thoughts

SPOTLIGHT: On Pamela Huntington

 

Faculty Name:  Pamela Huntington

Current Residence: Connecticut

Necessary Job:   Freelance Digital Graphic Designer and Artisan

How long have you been doing art?
I have had the rare privilege of being surrounded by artists all my life, one grandmother owned an atelier designing and making wedding dresses and trousseau's for the bride as well as dressing the entire wedding party. My own clothes were her couture designs.. velvet snowsuits and tulle and taffeta dresses.  My memories of sitting in the midst of satins and laces with a doll to dress always make me smile.... oh to be there again.  My other grandmother was an amazing musician, but her passion in life was in collecting the old and precious.  Her home, filled with music was part theater, part museum and very magical... fairy land to me  She would always be certain I had one of her china dolls to use for dressing in the satins and lace.... there has never been a time when art was not a part of my life in one medium or another.

At what age did you begin creating and why?
This question is pretty much answered above, but I definitely remember being  quite thrilled with my first box of crayons and all the amazing colors and things you could do with them... I loved to color paper dolls and my cousin and I would sit for hours designing and coloring our own paper dolls.

"Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up."
Pablo Picasso...

What is your favorite part of teaching?
Proust said "the voyage of discovery is not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes"   My favorite part of teaching is going on this journey of discovery with my students.  I like to design and present projects which showcases each individuals own special talent and vision. And ideally each student will feel they have gained a valuable tool or skill to add to their creative life. Each person I meet in this endeavor brings "new eyes" to me as they
share their time and talents. .

“Creativity is contagious. Pass it on.” — Albert Einstein

What do you find most challenging about teaching?
Leaving my dog and my home....

What do you like to do in your spare time? 
I don't know whose quote this is .. but

“It barely matters what you do in your spare time; how you utilize your used moments is the subject matter to be considered.”  

I have no spare time... but, do like a moment now and then to read a book, pet a dog or meditate.  Sometimes after a walk I will stand in front of my house ..and just breath the amazing wonder of it all.

What is your favorite type of art medium?  
Probably my hands.... and heart... I can use my hands to make anything!

Who is your favorite artist?
Every painter, poet and writer, singer who ever bravely put forth a piece of work for the world...do I love every piece, no, but ,I love everyone who has tried!

What is one interesting (trivial) fact that everyone should know about you?
I am very .... Ordinary

Attach your favorite image and detail why it is your favorite.
This is a piece I recently created... for a class sample.. it does make me smile..
"The Headless Horsemen"

   

Pamela’s Website: http://www.pamelahuntington.com/

Pamela’s Blog: http://pamelahuntington.typepad.com/

The Miracle of You Art Auction for The Little Baby Face Foundation

Contributing artists to date:

Terri Ventura

Pamela Huntington

Loretta Benedetto Marvel

Ann-Denise Anderson

Kimberly Moore

Pamela Hastings

Angela Huggins

Laurie Meseroll

Sue Pelletier

Ruth Goldfarb

JoAnnA Pierotti

Pam Carriker

Cheryl Figliola

Colleen Athens

Marlene Haveron

Taryn Reece

Amber Dawn

Janice Warren

Kathleen Nesi

Nancy Lefko

Brenda Bliss

Lesley Venable

Laura Spano

Karenne Crow

Terra Sheridan

Jean Van Brederode

Linda Schultz

Judy Wilkenfeld

Carrie Joy Byrnes

Kecia Deveney

Cheryl Strait

Ellen Legare

Our National and International artists have made this

an event to remember. 

Thank You!

(Artist list as at 09/01/2010)

Max McClelland – March 2006 

Max McClelland – September 2010 (Holding the donated artwork of the fabulous Sue Pelletier)

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Paints

I have been to many art retreats before, but never have I grown so close to so many of the other people BEFORE I even got there. This will be like "Old Home Week". You are all so wonderful, friendly, sharing, and FUN people...........Ellen and Sallianne, you have assembled a grand group of teachers, classes, vendors and activities. I can't wait to meet the "Aussie Mum", to do journaling with Loretta, to bead with Annie, to learn from Lillian, to gift you all with my trades, to shop till I drop at vendor's booths, and to give big ole hugs to all of my new BFF's.....(Sue, CA)

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Art Is...
The smoosh of a rubber stamp on crisp paper;
The whirr of the sewing machine piecing a block;
The clatter of beads being threaded on a needle;
The snip of a wire cutter attaching a clasp to a bracelet;
The tap of the painter's brush mixing the perfect sunset red;
The prick of a needle piercing layers of fabric;
The rip of watercolor paper being torn into signatures;
The squish of acrylics leaving a tube;
The hum of activity in a room full of dollmakers;
The giggles of artists making tiaras;
The greetings of artists not seen since last year;
The applause of generous artists at Show 'N Tell;
The sounds of lives changing;
The words of joy, the tears of happiness,
The bonds of friendship forged through art.
These things and more, are all what Art Is.
Art is waiting for you.

By Loretta Benedetto Marvel

WICKEDLY
GOOD
FACULTY
Michael Albert
Lillian Alberti
Colleen Athens
Loretta Benedetto Marvel
Rachel Betterley
Robin Betterley
Nicole Chazaud Telaar
Jane Davila
Kecia Deveney
Michael de Meng
Cyndi Duncan
Judy Gula
Pamela Hastings
Jenny Heid
Angela Huggins
Pamela Huntington
Keith Lo Bue
Melanie Ann Mercado
Laurie Meseroll
Kimberly Moore
Aaron Nieradka
Jo Packham
JoAnnA Pierotti
Margo Potter
Taryn Reece
Diane Russell-Horn
Tracy & Allison Stilwell
Diana Trout
Lesley Venable
Elin Waterston
Suze Weinberg
KC Willis

Create a piece of art that depicts you...

Every artist will have their name/website & thumbnail of image
displayed on the Art Is..You website.

Submit as many pieces of art as you wish.

No limitation on medium.

No larger than 12"x 12"x 5".

Auction night...you can choose...

75% to Little Baby Face Foundation and 25% to artist

or

75% to artist and 25% to Little Baby Face Foundation.

Yours in art,

Ellen and Sallianne
Wicked and Good!

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ON THE ROAD: - Where you will find us

Save the Date

ART IS…A CREATIVE FORCE

There is nothing more powerful than the creative force.  It is truly all there is and the more we share it and help other women claim it, the better the world becomes.

Margot Potter

Dear Friends,
The new year is underway and we have been working hard behind the scenes to bring to our Art Is...You family and friends some exciting events, community activities and charity challenges.

In the last three years Art Is...You has grown tremendously. We were humbled recently by faculty who told us that those attending love the attention given to them as individuals and that our ability to keep everyone connected not only to each other but to the two of us is unique! Another faculty member claimed that "...our event is a real gem and I'll be singing your praises up and down the circuit". 

Importantly though we know that we have created a special and safe environment where artists, whether they be faculty or students, can come together to share in their passion for creativity.

We have moved to Danbury, CT which is literally a hop, skip, or jump from airports, metro rail and NYC. We have negotiated a single/double rate of $109 (plus taxes) and this includes a hot american breakfast and a manager's drink special each evening.

All full day workshop fees include our fabulous buffet lunches and in October Mrs. Pom is back by popular demand, conducting her morning creative heart and soul starters....another inclusive (on Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings).

We hope you will consider joining us in 2010. 

In March for the first time, international found-object pioneers Thomas Mann and Keith Lo Bue combine forces to bring students deep into the nuts-and-bolts of selection, design and connection of their own multi-media creations. 

Columbus Day Weekend discover why artists are escaping to Art Is...You - The East Coast Art Retreat and choose from over 70 workshops, taught by our treasured line up of faculty.

There are opportunities online through our special 2010 Charity Challenge or in person at our very new monthly Metro Meet Ups in Connecticut and New York, to be a part of the Art Is...You family.

Yours in art,
Ellen and Sallianne
Wicked and Good!

Photo Quilt: Elin Waterson
Photoshop: Pamela Huntington
Treasure Box: Taryn Reece
Wickedly Good: Lillian Alberti
Angels & Demons: Michael de Meng
Felt Witch Hat: Nicole Chazaud Telaar

Art Is…Standing Out From the Crowd

We have spent the last 12 months planning, preparing, creating, sharing and getting ready for

Art Is…You 2009

Taking Tea With Alice

October 8-12, 2009

As part of our plans and preps, we engaged the talents of Pamela Huntington.  Pam is a quiet achiever, an unsung hero and we would like to sing her a song before Alice goes back into the vault and the Witches are unleashed.

Pamela, you made us look so good this year!  We stood out from the crowd.  No matter what magazine artists read, we are there in glorious color.  Thank You!

I encourage (urge) anyone who is looking for some digital art for their blog, web, business card …or more to look no further than Pamela Huntington.

She is a Gem!

Have You Registered Yet?

Don't miss out in taking Tea with Lillian, Nicole, Minnie, Kecia, Pam, Annie, Gwen, Doris, Angela, Pamela, Keith, Sally Lynn, Loretta, Taryn, Diane, Janette, Naomi, Joyce & Suze,

Registration Deadline September 18.

Join us...

We would like to take this opportunity to thank the many hands that have helped to make this weekend away a reality.  We would like to thank our faculty, our alumni,  and our wonderful vendors – for supporting us in our endeavors to create and grow a wonderful and unique retreat on the East Coast.

How wonderful to know that we have captured their hearts.

Allow us to capture yours...

Ellen and Sallianne

ART IS...BEAUTIFUL BOOKS

This year's inspiration came from the most wonderful book "Taking Tea With Alice" by Dawn Hylton and Diane Sedo.  We thank both Dawn and Diane for their support in allowing us to use there work as the basis for our theme and associated activities.

In keeping with this inspiration, we have three more books that will be making a special appearance during the weekend.

Cheryl Kling - will be available Friday evening to sign copies of her beautiful Nature's Royal Tea Party.

Lisa Kettell will be available on Sunday to sign copies of her magical Altered Art Circus.

Diana Trout will be sending her "hot off the press" Journal Spilling Books - be the first to own one.

Pre-order your copies and pick them up on site.

Candy for the eyes and soul...

ART TRUNK

 

The East Coast Art Trunk is shaping up to be two wonderful days. A mixed media feast of color, texture, original art, pewter charms, and extremely fun goodies.

Discover lace trims, appliqués & collars, eyelet fabric & trim.  Pick up paper, kits, frippery, collage sheets, fibers, cardstock, transparencies, fabrics.

Unique vintage and contemporary beads, laces and sew-ons plus jewelry incorporating found objects and vintage parts.

You will find supplies for all your rubber stamping, scrapbooking, art dolls, collage, assemblage, art quilts, altered art and enjoy a magnificent Doll and Mixed Media Exhibition coordinated by the 3D Cloth Doll Club of Mount Vernon.

The Crowne Plaza, Cromwell, CT

9 Oct: 9pm-11pm : 10 Oct: 12nn-7pm : 11 Oct: 10am-3pm

 

THEY MAKE IT ALL POSSIBLE

Altered Arts

Artistic Artifacts

Artgirlz

Cloth Doll Supply

Collage Closet

Dime Store Emporium

Flatwoods Folkart

Making Ends Meet

Mighty Leaf

Moss Hill Studios

Navel Jelly Studios

Paverpol

Ribbonsmyth

Talisman Associates

The Weaving Edge

 

VISIT OUR SITE

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Call for Artists, Community Projects and Challenges

How thrilled we were to hear that Somerset Studio Magazine is making a call for artwork in the theme of Alice in Wonderland. Artwork is due October 15....how convenient! Art is...You artists will be coming together in the evening on Thursday October 8, to create and then submit joint and individual submissions.

Join us...

Attention Art Is...Artists

Have you received your cupi? Please let us know if you need one or if you need another because you are on a creative Wonderland Roll!   Only Art Is...You artists and faculty receive her as part of their attendance!

Have you joined the retreat Yahoo Group? Get all the inside chat on what is happening this year and our exciting plans for 2010!  

Discover for yourself why all our artists keep coming back every year.

Art Is...in the Community

Hot on the heels of our successful 2007 Let It All Hang Out for Breast Cancer for the Breast Form Fund and our 2008 doll drive for The Children's Home, we are branching out and sharing our art in various places.  We would so love you to join us at any of this opportunities:

Abigail House is the new house for girls at The Children's Home and is designed to support treatment programs, enabling the girls to expand & discover life skills while  benefiting from specialized areas such as spa, comfort and group therapy rooms.

In conjunction with the special screening of "Who Does She Think She Is", artists may submit a piece of artwork for a unique exhibition and fundraiser where 20% of the artwork sales will go to Abigail House and programs.  For more information and to participate in this unique exhibition contact us. Screening: Friday, October 9 - Open to the public

From this…..to this…..

Memory Boxes for  CHAM - Many of the Art Is...You family, have watched this little boy grow and blossom.  His health today is largely due to the commitment of the staff at the Children's Hospital at Montefiore, NY, Bronx.

We have been asked if we could make some memory boxes for families who's child passes away.

In partnership with Flatwoods Folkart, we are thrilled to be able to take on this project and aim to deliver a minimum of 50 boxes. Please register your interest with us today, and we will send you full details of how you can decorate a memory box and give a family something special to hold on to.

 

Wartburg Adult Care Community is a facility located in Mt Vernon, New York.  They have asked our Art Is...You family and friends to consider visiting and running some workshops throughout the year. This is a recent request and details are yet to be finalized. We would love to hear from our friends - offers of ideas, your time or supplies would all be wonderful.

Update will be provided in our August E-News

A note from Ellen and Sallianne

The philosophy of Art Is...You is, to create a moment in time where artists, whether they be faculty or students, can come together to share in their passion for creativity. In the last two years words of joy and, tears of happiness have been shared . Friendships have been forged and we have witnessed lives changing.  Our mission - to make this event as accessible as it can be to as many people as possible. No matter where an artist is, in their life, they are able to escape for a few hours, a day or an entire weekend. 

In the words of one of our alumni:
I learned new media, new techniques, discovered new places in myself. I felt confident, self-assured. This never happens to me!

Please join us.

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