Five Fast ones: Stephanie Levy

I thought it would be fun to ask each of our artists participating in the next exhibit a few quick questions: mini interview style. Over the next few days I will post them. To see more photos of the exhibit pop over to our flickr
Here's Stephanie Levy's five fast ones - Stephanie hails from Munich, Germany:
1. Your name and your business title if you have another name for your work
Stephanie Levy

2. What art do you find really exciting right now?
The last really inspiring art exhibition I visited was an amazing show of Amish quilts at the modern art museum in Munich. Gorgeous colors and textures, incredible craftsmanship, just beautiful.

3. What sort of day is a good art day for you?
A great art day for me would be to have a babysitter!!! and some uninterrupted time to sit in my studio, look out the window, think, create, drink tea, and listen to my favorite music.

4. Do you like working out of your normal medium? if so what do you play with?
I am planning a series of woodcut prints, a new medium for me. I can't wait to get started, just as soon as I get my babysitter lined up...

5. What are you listening to for music currently?
At the moment, I am listening to lots of jazz - Ernest Ranglin, Baden Powell, Grant Green, Miles Davis. I like the music and it helps the baby sleep, which means I have more time to make art :)

Five Fast ones by Edibeth Farrington

I thought it would be fun to ask each of our artists participating in the next exhibit a few quick questions: mini interview style. Over the next few days I will post them. To see more photos of the exhibit pop over to our flickr. Here are the results from New Hampshire's own:
Edibeth Farrington.

1. Your name and your business title if you have another name for your work
Edibeth Farrington

2. What art do you find really exciting right now?
One of my student's work just gets me all jazzed. He's incredibly good, quirky, and makes such great marks. LOVE IT!!!!

3. What sort of day is a good art day for you?
When the work comes with ease.

4. Do you like working out of your normal medium? if so what do you play with?
I really like printmaking ... love the thunk a great press makes and the anticipation.

5. What are you listening to for music currently?
Spoon, Shawn Colvin, Vega4 and on and on and on...

And yes, that is a clown nose on my nose:)

Mapping the Way: Unpacking

So many pieces to unpack today for installing the Mapping the Way show. A beautiful task!
More later after some meetings...

Trick or Treat

monster kitty monotype with ink on top! 6x6 inches
I like neither! bah hum bug! doom on halloween! OK there, I said it... I love autumn, I love October, pumpkin carving, pumpkin soup, pumpkin seeds, pie, muffins, cake! I even love pumpkin scented soap! but I do not like halloween in any form, spooky, horror, macabre, costumes, - hello -, holiday lights? who thought that was agood idea ... (ok, you can persuade me just a little... with a bit of chocolate!) I happily hand out over 400 pieces of candy each year and love to see the children, but otherwise it is a road show of a holiday for me. But I digress...here is my Illustration Friday offering for trick or treat.
I envision one of the 100s of witches which land on my door step each year to turn me into a black cat so I can sit in the window and watch the show go by.
Have to run, the doorbell is about to begin ringing....

From here and back again by sub-studio

from here and back again by sub-studio, originally uploaded by artstreamstudios.

Another beautiful work by Sub-Studio - an aquatint and hard ground etching which will appear in the new show opening Friday at our gallery. Hope to see you all there - it's worth the trip! Can't make it? Check on line soon for a preview of all the beautiful work which this exhibition is made from. Click the image to see the set at flickr which will be completed by the weekend of all the works!

BA0212 by Edibeth Farrington

BA0212 by Edibeth Farrington, originally uploaded by artstreamstudios.

Another GEM from our upcoming show: "Mapping the Way".
Here's a little game for you gentle readers....
If you can leave a comment below explaining the title of this piece correctly, you will win a little prize from artstream!
Put on your thinkin' caps!
enjoy!

Seekinglight 6 by Sub-Studio

seekinglight 6 by sub-studio, originally uploaded by artstreamstudios.

Another lovely work in the next exhibition at artstream... opening on Friday night! By Sub-Studio of Brooklyn, NY
Click the image to go to flickr which has the entire set to browse ... see you there!

Pippa Caley New Bed Throws

Oh I love Pippa! Lok at these beautiful one offs that she has done. All hand dyed, screen printed and embroidered. I have a serious weak spot for Pippa. Beautiful colors and texture as always!They are rather dear, but good handmade one of a kinds are! 750 pounds each, contact Pippa at her website here for more details!

Pledge Handmade!

Why not? Make it this year with your own hands or buy handmade. There is not one reason not to! With the thousands of places to choose from - both online and bricks and mortar shops - you can make the holidays happy and not corporate! We took the pledge, join us!

Tsk tsk's new holiday cards!

tsktsk cards for the holidays in green and red... gumnut greetings!
One of my favorite Australian artists (and goodness knows there are more than a few...) is Teil of Tsktsk. (see sidebar) Here are a few of her lovely new holiday cards. I think her colorways and designs are so sweet. Shop right here.

Stephanie Levy caribbean kitchen

caribbeankitchen, originally uploaded by artstreamstudios.

Another piece for the next show at artstreamstudios. This time by artist Stephanie Levy. Stephanie sent me her work early last summer and I was taken by her use of color. When I received the work however, it was of course as always a joy to unwrap and find the depth and texture which is always missing in photos! These pieces are just so lovely. The depth of this piece makes you want to go in and sit down and enjoy a butterhornchen with your Cafe Caribe!
More about Stephanie next week. Stop by next Friday night and see them for yourself!
(and meet the fabulous couple Anna and Sean from Sub-Studio!, yes they are coming up for the opening!)
More to come from the show.

Heather Smith Jones "Three"

three, originally uploaded by artstreamstudios.

One of the lovely pieces which are part of our next exhibition
"Mapping the Way". Soon to be found in the shop at artstreamstudios.com! The show opens on November 2, 2007 and we will open up the shop to buyers online that day. Preview the work there with daily additions until then!
Enjoy this beautiful autumn day...

Ashley G prints - new!

Hello lovely friends,
I am feeling better today and found these little items in my inbox from Ashley G. They are popping into the shop where they are already going fast... just in time for the autumn winds blowing through our streets whirling up the leaves to make temporary sculptures in motion!
Back later with a sneak peek of artwork from two of our artists from the next show.

my october porch

my october porch, originally uploaded by artstreamstudios.

Sorry for the short post today, but I am under the weather. As green as the spout on my little orange watering can.
Back tomorrow with some Ashley G surprises, lovely work from the current and upcoming show and maybe something secret too!
Thanks for all that played PIF! Please send me your favorite color and mailing address a..s.a.p!

Pay it Forward - a little blogging game

OK we really really really didn't like the movie, (how COULD you Kevin Spacey!) but I like this game. Over at bohemian creations she was playing so, I joined in:
here's the rules:
"I will send a handmade gift to the first 3, no 5! people who leave a comment on my blog (and email me their addresses!) requesting to join this PIF exchange. I don’t know what that gift will be yet and you may not receive it tomorrow or next week, but you will receive it within 365 days, that is my promise! The only thing you have to do in return is pay it forward by making the same promise on your blog."
So, from the studio above, a few gifts will flow, forward.

Darryl Berger "one time too many"

one time too many, originally uploaded by redhandedpictures.

This painting is just too good to pass up. Darryl posted it over on his flickr. It's 16x16 inches and part of his string series.
Lovin this work!

Mapping the Way

Mapping the Way, originally uploaded by artstreamstudios.

next show coming up ... a little invitation to let you know that the last show of the year will be focused on maps, mapping and something to guide you.
Beautiful work from a variety of artists working such diverse mediums as encaustic, intaglio, collage, mixed media and hand made paper. Click the image for more info!
More images to come!
Opening November 2, 2007

Amber Lavalley

Amber Lavalley self portrait #1 click for large view
I am pleased to introduce Amber Lavalley's artwork to you here today. Amber is one of our two interns who helps us here at the gallery. Her work was unveiled today and we will be featuring it in a show next year. Amber holds a BFA in painting from Montserrat college in Boston. The mixed media paintings you see here are just the tip of the iceberg - this emerging artist has a unique beautiful style and has exquisite handling of her media. Thoughts of masks and mark making are exhibited within her work, which is at times deeply personal, yet doesn't alienate the viewer.
I love her color choices and her sense of history and love of what has come before is ever present in each piece. Enjoy this sneak peek into Amber Lavalley's work, more to come.
Dollface by Amber Lavalley 24x24 inches click for large view

Orb love

Beautiful ceramic Orb jars by Sarah Burns. Available at our shop!

Megan Bogonovich ... part 2

numbers 4,5,6 unusual growth ... click for detailed image!
I have three new pets here at the studio. They followed me home last night. Unusual growths #4, 5, 6 from Megan Bogonovich. Each one has a little personality all their own, looking for an owner to take them home and give them a REAL name.
In the shop today. edit: psst: there is ONE more in there too. four little doggies!