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| Front cover: Scott Smith, Rucus Studio cover photo and design
Back Cover: Surrounding, clockwise from top: Layout: Bev Verbeke, Gohr’s Printing, Erie PA To purchase a single copy of this issue, CLICK here! |
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| Featured in this issue (sources):
Debbee Thibault & Kitty’s Ltd. Debra Schoch, see Bethany Lowe Dee Foust, see Bethany Lowe
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 Kris Hurst Old World Christmas Vergie Lightfoot
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Category: Artistry of Poland
Coming Your Way … Celebrate365 Summer Issue
It’s in the mail … the summer issue of Celebrate365 … featuring ornaments and folk art from these designers:
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Who do you know?
Can you match the designer with his or her creation? Artistry of Poland Carrie Murtha Christina’s World Christopher Radko David Strand Inge-glas JingleNog Lori Ann Corelis Maggie’s Memories for Bethany Lowe Designs Nancy Malay Pam Garcia Patricia Breen Soffieria De Carlini Thomas Glenn Answers to follow! |
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Who is Who on the Cover:
Front Cover: Row 1: Patricia Breen Tartan Beeskep; Thomas Glenn Japanese Lantern, Raspberry; Artistry of Poland Butterfly Row 3 (on watermelon): Christinas’s World Golden Sunflowers; Soffieria De Carlini Caterpillar; Inge-glas Lucky Lady Bugs (full size & petite); Artistry of Poland Sunflower; Soffieria De Carlini Ants Bottom of Page: JingleNog Ribit-O-Rana Back Cover: Row 2: Thomas Glenn Swan; Christopher Radko Nap Time Nick Row 3: Patricia Breen Aviary Finial, Green; Nancy Malay Patriotic Chester; Pam Garcia Hotdog Vendor; Lori Ann Corelis E Plurbus Row 4: Maggie’s Memories for Bethany Lowe Designs Yankee Doodle Dandy; Carrie Murtha Smiling Frog Row 5: Soffieria De Carlini Gentleman Snake; Christopher Radko Beat the Heat; JingleNog Sailor’s Delight; Christopher Radko Sandy Family |
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Arriving in mailboxes next week …
The Halloween issue of Celebrate365 goes to press today! If things go smoothly and they aren’t backed up in the bindery, I should be able to begin mailing on Friday. Keep your fingers crossed!
Graphic designer turned folk artist designed the cover. She was inspired by Dennison’s Bogy books, popular in the 1920s and 30s. The originals regularly sell for over $100. Luckily, reprints are now available on Amazon.
You can purchase a reproduction Bogie Book and Celebrate365 will earn a little something for the color fund. Search the seller and you will find other years available.
On the cover:
Row 1: Christopher Radko Pumpkin Pose
Row 2: Lisa Nelson Green Gretchen; Amelia Schaefer Yellow Two-Faced Sweetie
Row 3: Kristin Beason Pumpkin; Carrie Murtha Owl Spook
Row 4: Arbutus Hunter Melon Mobile; Lori Rudolph Little Winker
Row 5: Debbee Thibault Little Dickens
Row 6: Swirly Designs Pumpkin Head; Jennifer Fernandez Veggie Cart; Patricia Breen Catty Trickster
Row 7: Artistry of Poland Katrina; Robin Seeber Lyticia Foxglove; Eric Cortina Estate Garden Urn
In this issue:
Meet Robert Brawley, the Halloween Fanatic
Behind the Design with Johanna Parker
Artist Lori Rudolph Reprises Dennison’s Bogie Book
Meet Halloween Folk Artists:
Agnes Espinosa
Amanda Rigne
Amelia Schaefer
Arbutus Hunter
Candace Navarrete
Carrie Murtha
David Everett
Dawn Tubbs
Elaine Thomas
Jenny Fernandez
Linda Quintero
Lisa Nelson
Liz Stevens
Nancy Malay
Sally Willingham
Swirly Designs
There are four extra pages in this full-color issue. You’ll see ornaments and folk art from:
Allen Cunningham, Anthony Costanza, Artistry of Poland, Bethany Lowe Designs, Bruce Elsass, Casey Mack, Christopher Radko, David Strand Designs, Debbee Thibault, Debra Schoch, Elaine Roesle, Eric Cortina, Greg Guedel, Inge-glas, JingleNog, Jorge De Rojas, Joy to the World, Kristen Beason, Lori Ann Corelis, Old World Christmas, Patricia Breen, Soffieria De Carlini, Susan Arnott, Vaillancourt Folk Art, The Whimsical Whittler
Click to PURCHASE A SINGLE COPY in the Celebrate365 store.
You can find many of the glass ornaments and folk art from our advertisers’ web sites:
Apple Tree Gallery
Bethany Lowe Designs
Cascini Designs
Chicken Lips
The Christmas Tree
David Blair Designs
Debbee Thibault’s American Collectibles
Elaine Roesle’s Snow Children/St. Nicholas Collection
The Frame Workshop
The Heart Cottage
Historical Christmas Barn
Kitty’s Ltd.
Vaillancourt Folk Art
Williams Nursery
Willow Springs, a family farm
Folk Artist Susan Vanderhoek Designs Like a Star!
Susan Vanderhoek, folk artist and member of American Holiday Artists (aHa) is the winner of the 2009 Design Like a Star contest sponsored by Artistry of Poland and Celebrate365.
Susan’s Design Like a Star Victorian Whimsy Santa is now available exclusively at the Celebrate365 store. The ornaments is 5″ high, handcrafted in Poland and retails for $54. It will be a part of Artistry of Poland’s 2010 collection.
Meet this talented artist as she talks with C365 publisher, Connie Porcher.
Susan Vanderhoek
Seasonal Whimsies
Do you sell your work directly to collectors? If not, how can collectors find your things?
I sell directly to collectors through eBay at aHa Art (seller id seasonalwhimsies). I also accept orders and commissioned work. In addition, my work is available at Spencer’s Alley in Salem, Oregon and at Season’s Greetings in Houston.
Will you be doing any holiday shows in November or December?
I will be selling items at Blackberry Junction in Albany, Oregon in November and at Spencer’s Alley.
What kinds of things do you create?
I focus upon holidays. I love everything about Christmas so I create ornaments, Santas and snowmen. Halloween is my second favorite. I enjoy creating fun and spooky things for the season, especially pumpkins and witches.
I work with large gourds and paper clay the most. I enjoy the entire sculpting process from beginning to the end. I am constantly amazed when everything falls into place to create a one of a kind piece.
How would you describe your style?
I think my style is light hearted and whimsical. I am influenced by antique German paper mache Santas and Halloween pieces. Hopefully my pieces spark the childlike wonder of those old things.
Do you have any formal training?
I have taken some art education classes. I take classes from other accomplished artists online. I am interested in all kinds of art and plan to continue learning new techniques and methods.
How long have you been doing this?
I have been sculpting for 9 years now.
What honors have you received?
I have been honored to appear in Celebrate365 magazine and recently won the Design Like a Star contest held by The Artistry of Poland and Celebrate365. The winning design is a sculpted Victorian Santa Claus ornament.
Artistry of Poland and Rucus Studio Collaborate …
You love his folk art … now you can collect his glass ornament!
Scott Smith (Rucus Studio) has collaborated with Artistry of Poland to create a glass ornament based upon his full figure German Santa candy containers.
The 5″ moulded glass ornament is finished in red satin paint. The Polish carver has certainly captured the essence of Santa’s stern face! Santa’s face is painted with a porcelain-bisque like finish that brings the character to life. He bears an arm load of holiday toys and a tradition German-style lantern to guide his way from house to house.
Scott’s artwork shows Santa wearing a flannel robe with fluffy wool trim. Note the special “glitter” on the coat & hat that recreate the look of Scott’s concept.
This ornament just arrived from Poland last week.
If you love folk art and ornaments, you’ll want the Rucus Studio “Traditional Santa” for your Christmas tree.
Available in the Celebrate365 online store for $54.
Enjoy free shipping when ordering this ornament on Sept 22 and 23.