An exciting year is coming to a close ...

So much goodness this year poured into our hearts and hands. So much to be thankful for! Starting last winter with the beginning of my book, through the spring and some wonderful exhibits at the gallery and some for my own work - then watching daughter Grace graduate from college, through the summer with a visit from the incredible artist and instructor,  Meryl Truett to the autumn and wonderfully full classes at the studio ending the year with our trip to Germany, we celebrate everything great this past year! I am also slipping past the six year mark with this blog - sometimes personal, sometimes business, always grateful to my dear readers. All I can say is this - It's a wonderful Life. Really. Truly. Thank you!

I thought it would be fitting to toss in some photos from our trip thus far. Just a day in the life. Celebrating the little things you can find on a walk through a small village.

Preparations

Wreath made today, a photo by artstreamstudios on Flickr.

Made a little wreath today just for fun ... hope this finds you all deep in the spirit of the season and enjoying every moment!

Last minute gifts ...

A little nest

made in a ladel

by 

Jennifer Stevens

just right for the bird lover on your list!

available here at the shop

A little closer look ... Art Lab for Kids

Exciting mail day here-  a single copy of my upcoming book arrived: Art Lab for Kids. Rainer and I worked about a year on this book and we were so excited to unwrap our copy! There are lots of things in store for the book, including a big bash here at artstream in February - (stay tuned here for details!) There are lots of other great things in the works for next year surrounding this book and we will keep everyone abreast of them at the ALFK book site and our facebook page too. (psssst: go over and like us there!)

A huge thank you to everyone who has already pre-ordered the book (you can do so here) I look forward to sharing it with everyone very soon!

Our opening for "Secrets" and the "Holiday Art Show" last Saturday was an absolute blast! Over 100 people attended the event, which coincided with Art Stroll (first Saturday of the month art!) in Rochester. We were thrilled with the support (thanks to all of you who came out!) and also to artists who are participating in the shows. Below are a few photos from the night - and some captions! Enjoy!

 Moe Clancey from NH and her clan came to the opening! Her beautiful paintings are right here.

Jennifer Stevens-Curwood and guests admiring her Peter Pan sculpture. Below Jane Kaufmann and Jennifer pose for a quick shot in front of a variety of small works by Jennifer. See them at the shop too!

Jane Kaufmann and Jennifer Stevens-Curwood : aka "Secrets" exhibition! You really need to experience this show in person at the gallery - but if you are in Australia or Europe you can see a bit more of it here.

ink drawings

ink drawings, a set on Flickr.

Some little ink drawings - making more of these in the next weeks... for a "little bit sweet" show early next year!