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| Irish Hollow Cemetery, Rockland, MI |
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| Photo by Dennis Murphy Light on a Dulcimer Sunday 80" x 43" Flame Yellow Birch, Cotton with Hand Quilting, Copper |
A Working Lunch
Wonderful to have friends who are willing to get into the spirit of things over lunch. A discussion about computers segued into upcoming show in Three Lakes, WI and creating an appropriate and catchy name to describe the focus. Or allow the focus to remain a mystery and build excitement and wonder about what will be shown. No decisions were made, except to have an adventure visiting a historic Irish cemetery.
Bodacious Green at Artistree Gallery
Just delivered to Artistree Gallery...the Bodacious Green White Pine slab table by Wayne Walma. This table is in Wayne's sophisticated rustic style in which he works with the whole tree. Note that the lines of this table reflect the natural characteristics of the tree. The White Pine was harvested from our 40 acre woods. White Pine is a soft wood that, with use, achieves a golden honey color patina. The knots are susceptible to bleeding (think sap) when exposed to higher than normal temperature. Therefore, this table is not destined for strong, direct sunlight. Do appreciate the patina and richness as the wood ages and gathers nicks and bruises that come with human interaction.
We were amused to receive our copy of American Craft, the publication of The American Craft Council, with "Bodacious Bespoke Bikes" inside the issue. Looks like Wayne is not the only one working in a bodacious manner.
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| "Bodacious Green" 52" L x 21"W x 29" H White Pine and Milk Paint The Fourth of July Farm by Pam, & a jaunty Sunflower art quilt by Toni Bergeon graces the tabletop. The center of the sunflower is beaded by hand! |
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What to do on a "Fall" day in July
Fifty three degrees this morning, a rainy drizzly day-good day to saw into a cherry burl. It's always just like Christmas, you never know what you get until it's open. This one looks like a keeper. Now a year wait while it air dries and then it may tell me what it wants to be. Lots of potential in this one.
Also a good day to glue up a frame that has been waiting for a long time. My attempt to design a miter joint other than the traditional straight diagonal corners. The experiment hopefully will give the frame some pizzazz and will provide a template for some liberated quilting. Watch this space.
From the Workshop
Wayne presents another new piece to be offered at Artistree Gallery Cooperative. Notice the interesting corner joints of the frame. Guided by the grain of the wood, free form cuts with the saw makes interesting lines in this piece. Milk paint adds a splash of color.
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| Abstract Image #71 22" W x 18 1/2" H Cherry |
New Art with a Bang
Three new pieces debuting on the Fourth of July at Artistree Gallery in Land O' Lakes, WI. See if you notice any themes.
Pam will be working at Artistree on the Fourth. See these new pieces and the beautiful work of our colleagues at the gallery. Have a safe and happy holiday!
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| Fourth of July Farm 10" H x 9 1/2" W A nice Wisconsin Farm. Cotton & Walnut |
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| Knee High (by the 4th of July) 10 1/2" H x 9 1/2" W How sweet it is! Cotton & Tiger Maple |
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| Fireworks Overhead 20 1/2" H x 11 1/2" W Bang, Ohhhhh. Cotton & Hand Quilting |
Downtown Art Place Fundraiser
We have a "Foot in the Door" at the Downtown Art Place in Ironwood, MI. The mission: complete an artwork on a 12" x 12" wood panel without altering the size or shape; any media can be used.
The purpose: Silent Auction fundraiser for the Downtown Art Place, a non-profit organization promoting and sustaining the creation and appreciation of the visual arts in the greater Ironwood area. Visit the DAP to enjoy and bid on this artwork. Meet and Greet with the artists on Saturday July, 19th, 5 pm-7pm. www.downtownartplace.com Facebook: Downtown Art Place
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| Downtown Uptown, Pam J. Beal Cotton, Handquilting, Ink, Milkpaint |
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| Abstract Image # 111, Wayne Walma Cherry, Milkpaint |
Just in from the Jury
Wander over to www.pambealartquilts.blogspot.com to see the outcome of the AQS entry, Playing It, a quilt by Pam J. Beal.
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| Playing It, in process on the design wall |
Great Lakes Trading Co., 2014
First day on the job. This is the third summer working at the Great Lakes Trading Company in Silver City, MI. Time for review of the register and business procedures. Catching up with Jackie and the girls. Jackie McMullen is the owner and the girls are a new puppy and an old friend. Excited to walk around and appreciate the new artwork and collections all waiting for our summer visitors. All the while knowing Lake Superior and it's icebergs is just across the street.
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| Porcupine Mountains |
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| Mahogany Mirror 21" x 21 1/2", by Wayne Walma The mahogany was repurposed from the remodel of the Houghton National Bank. A nice piece of history. |
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| detail of the unuusual joint |
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| These welded ravens caught my eye |
Spalted Trio
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| Moss 19" x 19" x 2" (sold) |
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| Flight In 24" x 16" x 2" |
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| Copper Drift 14" x 14" (sold) |
Preview...........
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| Upper left of "Playing It" 37" x 48" by Pam J. Beal |
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| Hand quilted in a floor frame. More on that later. |
Curly Maple Frame
American Basswood Hollow Log
A unique one of a kind American Basswood Hollow Log is now displayed in our home gallery. Basswood is known as a bee tree for it's very early season nectar source, and for it's commonly found hollow structure utilized by wild bees for hives. The four shelves are raw edged White Pine. The attached base is Hemlock. All locally sourced wood. Dimensions: 6' 2 1/2" high X 34" wide X 18" deep; base is 40" wide X 21 1/2" deep. Email Wayne for more information.
Making the Cut, Invitational Exhibit: Bonifas Arts Center, Escanaba, MI
Gallery Reception: Bonifas Arts Center
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| Music, candlelight, color and warmth. |
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| The crowd is gathering at the Fabrications exhibit. |
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| Pasqua Warstler welcomes guests & participants. |
Making the Cut: Exhibit Opens Today
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| A collection of "appliqued" trees, Wayne Walma |
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| Formations: Sans Marching Band, in process, Pam J. Beal |
Pam J. Beal in American Quilter
American Quilter's Society, Grand Rapids
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