A decision has been made. There will be NO Open House Sale this December 2020.  I waffled as long as possible, but the COVID situation creates too much risk for everyone.  Despite my moaning and groaning about how much work it is to set up the house, I am disappointed that the event must be cancelled.

       If you want to order anything you've seen in the past, big or small, call me at the studio. I still ship every day. I can also accommodate some studio visits (masked, of course) if you'd like to arrange a time.  (Know in advance the studio is anything but glamorous!!!)

       Because of the cancellation of my holiday Open House - and all other craft shows I normally participate in - I am posting here a selection of one-of-a-kind pieces available for purchase.  My usual photographer is under quarantine, so please forgive the glare and imperfections from my amateur attempts!

Bluebirds Border verse from Emily Dickinson 17 1/2"x 22 1/2" $850

Foxes Verse from Mary Oliver 18 1/4 x 20 1/2" $1200

Ship 17 1/2" x 20" Antique frame $900

Reproduction of an early 19th century papercut 15 1/2" x 18" $1500

Noah's Ark 20 1/2" x 20 1/2" $675

Psalm 104, 27-28 12 1/4" x 17 1/2" $625

Rural Scenes Antique frame and antique glass 12 x 13 1/2" $295

Forest Scene Verse from Whitman 12 1/2" square $425

Noah's Ark 2 12 1/2" square $350

Anniversary 11 x 13 1/2" Antique frame $325

Houseblessing 20 1/2" x 20 1/2" $650

My tinsmith, Walt Fleming, can be contacted directly for purchase of wares at (518) 877-8038. Here are some photos of his work:

Chandra, Our superb maker of peg dolls, is taking the year off to luxuriate in the joys of her brand new baby, Milo.

        At this writing, the ONLY craft sale event I will be attending is

As is happening everywhere, all events for 2020 have covid-question marks.  I have listed the shows I am committed to (in "Events") with the proviso that they might be canceled at any time.  Please verify with the show's website/organizers before venturing out.

Given that work has virtually ground to a halt the past few months, I am considering extending my Christmas Open House for one more year.  I know, I know - I wanted to wrap things up with last year's sale, ending on a round number: year thirty!  We will have to see what the health of the world will permit in December.  And when I have a clearer idea, I will post an update here.

Here are some photos from last year:

Guest artist Walter Fleming demonstrating tinsmithing

Believe it or not, this gal from the early 19th century has stuck her toe into the waters of the modern world. See postings of new work on Instagram:

The INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S BOOK FAIR

 

Three books from Chronicle will be among the 200 on display when Pope Francis visits Bologna for the International Children's Book Fair.  My Brother Son, Sister Moon, the reimagining of the Canticle of the Creatures of Saint Francis of Assisi is one of the three chosen.

 

The 200 titles will be featured in a catalogue featuring the Pope's words, essays, pictures, and the bibliography.

 

LOOKING AHEAD

 

I will be demonstrating my craft at the

 

Mazza Museum of International Art

from Picture Books

 

where four of my illustrations from "Giving Thanks"

now reside in their collection

 

in April 2019 (date TBA)

 

1000 North Main Street

Virginia Gardner Fine Arts Pavililion

Findlay, Ohio   45840

(419) 434-5521

www.MazzaMuseum.org

 

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My newest picturebook

 

"Under the Silver Moon"

(Chronicle Books)

 

a collection of traditional lullabies,

was released in July 2017.

 

 

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