Missouri in May

Earlier this month we had the opportunity to visit my Aunt and Uncle, Sandee and Dean Ostheller, at their home in rural Missouri.  Along with a wonderful visit with relatives, I enjoyed two of my favorite things: nature and art. And after 20 years of wishing, I was finally able …

Pei Li Chin, Miniature Artist

Dollhouse Miniatures by Pei Li is a beautiful web site specializing in highly realistic and unique one inch scale dollhouse miniatures. Pei Li’s work has been featured in several publications and online venues. She has written a detailed, downloadable tutorial on The Art of Making Dollhouse Miniature French Bakery Bread, …

Marketing Your Art Though Art Shows and Festivals

Art & Craft Show season is upon us, and I thought it to be a good time to hear from an expert on marketing and art shows.  Following is an excellent, informative article by Kelli Swan from EzineArticles.com. Marketing Your Art Though Art Shows and Festivals By Kelli Swan If …

Nature and Art at the Huntsville Botanical Garden

    Sidewalk Art Stroll at the Huntsville Botanical Garden April 14, 2012 – It was a beautiful day to stroll the garden and wander through art tents! We saw some old friends and enjoyed seeing some new (to us) art and handcrafts.   Children’s Garden   The Children’s Garden …

Living Miniature Garden at the Huntsville Botanical Garden

Garden Railway in G-Scale Ever since my friend Lynn McEntire told me about her new venture into living miniature gardening, I’ve been fascinated by the idea.  I was delighted to find a living miniature garden in my own city at the Huntsville Botanical Garden!  The Garden Railway is located on …

Paul Wieland of Nascent Pottery – Workshops & Classes

Ceramic Artist & Teacher Paul Wieland of Nascent Pottery in Huntsville, Alabama creates unique pieces and is generous in sharing his techniques and experience. Since the closing of the Madison studio, he has remodeled his garage into a pottery studio and is teaching classes and workshops on weekends. Paul instructs …

Kathie Depew Featured on Ascribing Artists

Interview With Ascribing Artists I’m pleased to write that my interview with the Huntville Art Blog was posted on the Ascribing Artists Blog! (Along with my responses to a few additional questions.)  In joining Ascribing Artists I have had the opportunity to meet and gain inspiration from art consultants and …

My Back Yard – Today!

  The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. – Psalm 19:1 (NIV) When I took these photos today in my back yard I wasn’t planning on a post, I just happened to have my camera out and looked up!  I spent much …

Kathie Depew Featured in the Huntsville Art Blog

Huntsville Art Blog Interview This month, I have the honor of being featured in the Huntsville Art Blog!  You can read the interview by Christina Wegman at this link. Sponsored by Alissa Ramsay, HAB Founder, Christina Wegman, Artist and Writer, Gina Hurst, Art Consultant, Michelle Lee and Sam Tumminello, Huntsville Photographic …