Art & Soul 2008

I loved the classes I took at Art & Soul in Virginia, including from the instructors Leighanna Light, Michael DeMeng, Stephanie Rubiano and Cathy Taylor.  It would be hard to pick a favorite, as they each had their own style- everyone was a delight!

Of course, it was just a wonderful experience catching up with my dear friends and playing show and tell every night with our projects of the day.  Hugs and kisses to ya' all!!!!~ Lou

M.DeMeng Class Piece,titled:  Whispering Hope (framed by my DH!)

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May 09, 2008

Art & Soul Soothed My Soul!

Dear Friends from A&S~

Thank you for all the wonderful times of bonding and learning new techniques.  Will be counting the days till next year!

Photos coming soon.... ~xox Lou

April 10, 2008

Thanks for Caring

Thanks to all for their messages and caring thoughts for our dear friend, Karl Kelling.  He is now, after 5 weeks, showing improvement!  He had a massive stroke at 48 yrs. old, but now is responding by shaking head appropriately to commands.  He is having trouble seeing, and moving legs, but we have high hopes of his survival now.  Went to a benefit for him where 100's of people donated money, time and gifts for auction.  There are wonderful people in this world, including you all!  Big Hug, Lou

Interactive Workshop Book!

http://www.amazon.com/Interactive-Art-Workshop-Mixed-Motion/dp/1600610803/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1207834618&sr=1-161tncagbxzl__sl500_aa240_

Great new book for you 'moveable' artists and a fun one, by Kim Rae Nugent.  I got to play in this book too!  Soon to be released. ~Lou

New Book to Be Released! Exhibition 36

http://www.amazon.com/Exhibition-36-Gallery-Mixed-Media-Inspiration/dp/1600611044/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1207834798&sr=1-3  Check out this fabulous new book that will be released soon: Exhibition 36 by Susan Tuttle.  Am so proud to be one of the 36, as well as my great friend, Linda Koch- also Claudine Hellmuth and Susanne Simantis!~Lou61zao0z7d6l__sl500_aa240_

March 16, 2008

Gothic Arches!

Shrinetheburden http://gothicarches.wordpress.com/   This great site features arches and shrine artwork.  This is my contribution for Karen Owen's 'transitions'idea.  I call it "The Burden" (in the bottle cap) and it is a metal sheet background with an original CDV photo that I handcolored.  The rolled German text is 3D on the page. ~Lou

March 15, 2008

Happy Easter to All!

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March 01, 2008

Waiting for Spring

March_in_and_out_calendar March is coming in like a lion here.  A dear friend just had a stroke, so been driving through snow storms to Buffalo to hope for better progress.  At 48 yrs. old, it was a shock to our family, of which he has always belonged. Also,my heart goes out to Joanna Pierotti on the sudden loss of her Mom.

Another note: dearest Dottie Clark, an artist from Florida, passed away this month.  What a dear person she was.  Am hoping for a better end to this month.  Please accept my apology for not getting back to any emails this next month. ~xoxo Lou

February 10, 2008

My Banner in Artful Blogging!

Like my banner designed by Susan Tuttle?  See it in the current Artful Blogging magazine!  Also an 'altered Barbie' of mine in the new Art Doll Quarterly, as well as a fantastic doll by my dear friend Sally Casper!  Way to go Sally! ~Lou

Valentine Wishes!

Valentinesday08 Happy Valentine's Day to All!  You can reprint this for a card or tag if you wish, but I retain rights to public use.XOXOX Lou

Great New Book!

Alteredartprojectscover Honored to be in this wonderful new book, with six of my projects, and sharing pages with Kristen Robinson and also Ginny from Stampers Anonynmous!~Lou

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