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Monday, July 12, 2010

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)

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

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

Yours in art,

Ellen and Sallianne
Wicked and Good!

ON THE ROAD: - Where you will find us

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

THIS WEEKEND DO SOMETHING FOR YOURSELF

ETCHING 101

OR

DESIGN & CONNECT

YOUR OWN MULTI MEDIA

CREATION

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Thomas Mann has been a mover and shaker in the art-jewelry field for 25 years. In fact, the first exhibition that Keith’s work was in (in 1990) was alongside Tom's - it was an exhibition entitled "A Collector's Choice - Jewelry For The Next Decade." Thomas coined a term for his work: 'Techno-Romantic' - which succinctly sums up his blend of high-tech metals and antique found imagery and elements.

Besides being a terrific metalsmith, Thomas has a serious head for the business side of art-making, and he has done many workshops geared toward making it financially in the world of jewelry. Not only does he have a large staff working for him to help him produce his production jewelry, he owns a gallery right in the heart of New Orleans. He has done a lot in the jewelry field to dispel the myth of the 'starving artist'.

There are many good metalsmiths out there. But just being good at your craft does not mean that you are able to effectively teach what you know. The single most common feedback heard from Thomas' workshops has been the sheer ENERGY and ENTHUSIASM he has for communicating his talents and techniques. He seems right at home in a bustle of activity, and prides himself on being there and available for every student, no matter how much or how little experience they may have.

Keith and Thomas share that quality - both of them encourage those who have never tried anything like this to jump in and see what magic results.

So the collaborative class they are teaching looks to be a lot of fun. Tom comes about the world of found objects from a very different perspective than Keith, which will definitely round out the experience of learning from the both of them.

Keith’s approach to object making has landed him a solid position in the pantheon of found object artists. Additionally he enjoys an incredible reputation for delivering a lush workshop experience.

Join us for a unique and special weekend with these two lovely and talented guys.

Friday, November 13, 2009

Delicious Differences

Among the mind’s powers is one that comes of itself to many children and artists. It need not be lost, to the end of his days, by anyone who has ever had it. This is the power of taking delight in a thing, or rather in anything, everything, not as a means to some other end, but just because it is what it is, and the lover dotes on whatever may be the traits of the beloved object. A child in the full health of his mind will put his hand flat on the summer turf, feel it, and give a little shiver of private glee at the elastic firmness of the globe. He is not thinking how well it will do for some game or to feed sheep upon. That would be the way of the wooer whose mind runs on his mistress’s money. The child’s is sheer affection, the true ecstatic sense of the thing’s inherent characteristics. No matter what the things may be, no matter what they are good or no good for, there they are, each with a thrilling unique look and feel of its own, like a face; the iron astringently cool under its paint, the painted wood familiarly warmer, the clod crumbling enchantingly down in the hands, with its little dry smell of the sun and of hot nettles; each common thing a personality marked by delicious differences.

by Charles Montague and kindly recited by Keith Lo Bue to his lucky class at Art is…You 2009

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

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

The Weaving Edge

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The East Coast Art Retreat Avatar beautifully designed by Pamela Huntington

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Keith Lo Bue Coming to Connecticut

If you haven't already heard, the wonderful Keith Lo Bue is jetting into Connecticut in October. You can join him for half a day, a full day or more. Immerse yourself in the art and work of Keith. A gorgeous man, a great teacher and a master in his chosen media!

Thursday - Only $125*

Friday: Only $145**

Saturday and Sunday: Only $290**

Sunday evening: Only $65*

Monday: Only $125*

*These prices are for workshop only as they are running pre and post event.

**These prices include all retreat TREATS applicable to that day:

On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, start your day journaling with Loretta Marvel, enjoy your workshop, a lovely big lunch, show and tell in the evening. You will also receive your Art is...Tag, Bag and all the traditional goodies that attendees have come to know and love.

Friday evening: we have the showing of "Who Does She Think She Is"? which is included in your day's registration and this will be followed by the opening of the Two Day Art Market where our faculty and a select group of vendors will have too many things to choose from!

Saturday evening: enjoy a select group of workshops, finish of your day's work or just shop at the all day art market.

Sunday: Finish your shopping at the art market and in the evening enjoy one of two workshops to finish your retreat weekend.

JOIN US. YOU WILL BE GLAD THAT YOU DID

WWW.ART-IS-YOU.COM

THE EAST COAST ART RETREAT