Roundup of "MomLove" now 10% off

"Listen" by Amy Rice (something your mom always does)

Jo Sheilds fine silver cuff handmade one of a kind (just like your mom)

a thousand pieces gone by molly bosley

(there she is, cooking again for you)

brand new bowls by Megan Bogonovich: call or

come in for these babies! 603.330.0333 (fill em with ice cream)

mudpuppy egg vases so sweet! (a tiny bloom for auntie)

simply divine soaps by Saipua! (lasts longer than flowers and smells o so sweet!)

We love our moms here at artstream, so very much! As well, we have other significant mom types in our lives who we love to gift on Mom's Day. So here is a little sweetener for YOU the giver LOVEMOM in the checkout, or when you come in for 10% off your purchases. And now our picks for moms everywhere! Everything is on sale, artwork, prints, fine crafts - start looking around now! Psssssst: mention this post and get free wrapping and a card!

Fungi friday

chloe_larochelle_white_mushroom, originally uploaded by artstreamstudios.

Daughter Chloe has been devoting a lot of time this school year to the study and construction of clay fungi. This is a loner - but click through to see some of the other works which we herded into a set at flickr. There are so many more. We love them!

Handmade clay buttons

buttons, originally uploaded by artstreamstudios.

I have been making stoneware and porcelain clay buttons for artstream and Lucy's Art Emporium. They are all silkscreened and in two shapes - round and heart. Stop by to check them out - they are great as replacements and for handknits as well as hand sewn!

Photoshoot

Photoshoot, originally uploaded by artstreamstudios.

As you may of realized by now, I am writing a book. A book about making art with kids (but every adult will find something in here they will want to make too!) I couldn't be a luckier gal than to have my husband Rainer in charge of shooting all the photos. The kids love him and he and I work so well together. It's easy (hard) work, and the kids are great. Each and every one of them. A dream come true, this book of ours. So I had to show a little peek into the process we are enjoying this week. The book will be released March 2012, so there *is* a little wait ... but it will be worth it!! Adding in here: I am almost done with the book, and it will be published by Quarry books, which is additionally exciting because they are fantastic people to work with! Thanks to them, the last 20 years of teaching is coming together in one place.

Happy fun pot ...

Happy fun pot ..., originally uploaded by artstreamstudios.

Just a crazy little pot I had fun making. It might needs some brothers and sisters though ... maybe they will all be herb pots. I love the idea of them having chives for hair or cilantro!

Multitasking

brownsunflower, originally uploaded by artstreamstudios.

The word of the day (a long forgotten feature of this blog...) returns!
Here is a simple cheese shaker turn vase. A simple way to hold some blooms in place. Tiny and terrific!
Now where are those blooms....

Graduation - it's almost here ... wink wink

Jane's jewelry

My friend Jane Eslinger, makes jewelry - and now we are carrying it at artstream. It's whimsical and bold and many pieces are made from copper with a lovely green patina. A few pieces are here in the online shop - with many more live in the gallery! Drop by and try on a fish or a swirl! Very affordable and perfect for gift giving.

Sunday light

It is raining, it's starting to get green outside and it already has been noted that Monday's the color Green over at Poppytalk. Spring Color Week by Jan has been just what the doctor ordered! Click over here to see more spring colors this week.

Formal Attire by Megan Bogonovich

Formal Attire by Megan Bogonovich, originally uploaded by artstreamstudios.

Just a little blast from the past. A good blast.
Megan Bogonovich, artist - little man inside in a tux: chuckie

Danny Mansmith

What can I say except that I really love Danny's work. This necklace has me reeling. Which is perfect because they are fabulous circles...

Poets in the Gallery (3)

image of work by Tim Christensen

The Poetry Society of New Hampshire
in collaboration with artstream gallery
will present on Saturday April 2nd beginning at 5PM
ten poets reading poems written in response
to art created by visual artists,
a process otherwise known as ekphrasis.

The lineup of poets and artists come from various parts of New Hampshire and Maine and include:
Mark DeCarteret, S Steph, Redbeard Bullrider, John Ferguson, Gordon Lang, Kyle Potvin, Patricia Frisella , Anna Birch, John-Michael Albert, Neil English, Deb Wheeler Bean, James Chase, Lindy Carroll, Crystal Follansbee, Michelle Baker, Tim Christensen, Chris Volpe, Susan Schwake, and Leigh English.

Art will be for sale after the program. The Gallery is located at 56 North Main Street in Rochester, NH. The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

Busy hands

Untitled, originally uploaded by artstreamstudios.

In the studio: Lots of clay action goings on in the studio here at artstream. Little nesting bowls made of clay with special imprints and glazing techniques. Everyone is working on pieces which we will feature in our upcoming June exhibit at the Rochester Public Library! Did you hear? Our new summer classes, camps and workshops are on line! Yay - spring must really be here! Somewhere!

it really should be springtime...

it really should be springtime..., originally uploaded by artstreamstudios.

... and it does come closer, but it slipped back this week. It's freezing right now and luckily I have a load of writing today to do on my book so I can view the sunshine from inside and keep the windy cold outside!
Here's to a productive Sunday!

6 more days left ....

I know I have been hammering this one home, but it is so important to me. We are up to $1920 in aid for the effort for Japan through The Working Proof and Doctors without Borders. Thank you for bearing with me and thank you for your support! Share this with your friends please and help us reach $3000!

Students working

Students working, originally uploaded by artstreamstudios.

A quick hello from the studio! Yes, it's been a busy start to 2011 ... some exciting news of my book becoming a reality this year - and working on it with my husband behind the camera -- and the finest publisher anyone could ever imagine. Quarry books will be publishing it in 2012. For now though here is a quick shot of one of my student's warm up sketches. It's just a day in the life! What are you drawing?

Color ruled my weekend ...

Lots of fun and creativity in colors of the rainbow happened this weekend at artstream. It's incredible to work with tiny tools, beeswax, (oh it smells heavenly), and smooth white eggs! Pysanky eggs are wonderful to make and we had so much fun that we are doing it all again on April 19th. Sign up now to learn a wonderful traditional art of Ukrainian egg decorating. Everyone from age 7 and up can try this!

Paul Timmons

Paul Timmons - an artist from the Seacoast of NH - and an exhibitor at artstream, is making fabulous calendars. This is the March to March one I got from him this week. I love it. Above are a couple of shots of the months. More on Paul in the coming months. Check the back pages here for other details on Paul.

Help for Japan

I am thrilled to announce that beginning today for two weeks my print Birds in the Bush will be offered for sale at the Working Proof to help the relief effort in Japan.

Please help us spread the word as well! Click through here for more details and help with this small measure to make a difference.

Fun with ink

Just a couple photos of last night's fun with ink. I had my mixed media students working with their inner doodles, in ink. These are mine as I didn't think to shoot theirs last night! A grey day is a good day for a serious doodle session ... These were done with a popsicle stick and some India Ink.