Between EvanstonMade and preparing for the pop up and gearing up for August’s events, my art life has been quite busy. Nonetheless, I do make sure to stop and smell the flowers, observe butterflies, and stroll in nature. I blog outdoors when I can to soak up the sun. Here are some of the snapshots of […]
On Thursday, a new pop-up shop will be opening its doors to the public. The Evanston Pop-up Gallery officially launches at 11 AM to showcase the art work of 50+ artists. I snapped a photo of the application email when I walked by in June, and was promptly invited to see the space when I […]
Earlier this year I took a dressmaking class at the lovely Evanston Stitchworks. Then when my mom came to visit, instead of heading to the Mall we picked out my new future wardrobe based on the gorgeous fabrics owner Amalia curates at Stitchworks. It was good to get a second opinion on some of the […]
Summer is here, and with it come leisurely strolls around neighborhoods to peruse art and beauty. Â On June 10 I visited the bustling Lincoln Square Neighborhood for a Meet & Greet at Sacred Art. I set up my wares in a lovely nook, and met wonderful customers. Sacred Art hosts handmade creations by more than […]
As my critter plant stakes gain popularity, the question of how they hold up outside is asked. So in April I put together a dragonfly that has a variety of materials waxed in for testing. I have some alcohol inks that are designed for metal and others that are not, so I painted parts of […]
Part of the fun of being a maker is discovering all the boutiques that support artisans in Chicago. Last November Sacred Art had my Angels in the shop, and in late May I took some pendants and plant stakes there. On Saturday, June 10 from 11 am to 3 pm I will have a Pop […]
On Friday evening I’ll have an Evanston pop-up. Creative Coworking is hosting Art & Wine Night Friday, May 26th, from 5Â to 8pm. This month showcases work by Laura Engel and Ross Martens. I will have a pop-up table with my jewelry and ornaments and brand-new plant stakes in the exhibit area. Creative Coworking is located […]
May is here already, which means getting ready for my pre-Mother’s Day pop-up. From noon to 4 pm on Saturday, May 6 I’ll be part of the 10th Annual Pre-Mother’s Day Fine Craft Fair. Sponsored by Greater Independence Park Neighborhood Association (GIPNA), the fair will be held at the Independence Park Fieldhouse, 3945 N. Springfield Ave., Chicago, 60618. Free parking […]
What is encaustic? Encaustic is an ancient Egyptian art form that involves using heated beeswax to which colored pigments are added. Encaustic originates from the Greek word enkaustikos which means to “burn inâ€. I’m still not sure how the Egyptians managed to paint the Fayum portraits, since I use tools run electricity and butane rather than open flame. […]
During my corporate life, I took a pencil skirt class at Vogue Fabric and of course gathered materials to build on that, except that my inherited sewing machine thwarted me and I gave up.  Eventually I got a brand-new machine, but I only used it for small projects and never went back to my UFOs, especially […]
