Shawn is a member of Ascribing Artists. Who, What & Where State Art With ink and colored pencil Shawn Doughty creates unique and delightful collages that portray the people, places and things of a particular city or state. Each piece is researched thoroughly and takes nearly six months to complete. …
Intricately Detailed & Realistic Linda Cummings is an artist in the United Kingdom obsessed with perfection and realism in her one inch scale miniature collectible foods. She became absorbed in the world of scale miniatures 10 years ago but was always a “crafty” person. Watercolors, counted cross stitch, knitting and …
New Stoneware Clay Jewelry by Kathryn Depew For some of these pieces, I tried some new (to me) Coyote Cone Six glazes. I was very happy with the results of layering different glazes. The Amaco Potter’s Choice Blue Rutile glaze is a favorite of mine. It has consistent results when …
Dreams In Miniature…by Silvia Bolchi I was introduced to Silvia Bolchi’s handcrafted miniature accessories several years ago, and I was impressed with their realism and originality. She creates many items that I’ve not seen elsewhere, including honey jars, inlaid trays, butterfly collections and more. Silvia’s web site features many more …
Build Your Own Jewelry Display This earring display rack holds 35 vertical hanging business card-sized earring cards with earring card adapters on the back of them. You may also use standard earring cards, of course. Adjust the placement and number of dowels to best suit the size of card you …
Craft Show Displays Dilemma My friend Judy Cleve and I are always racking our brains for craft show display ideas. Judy sells my pottery and jewelry for me at craft shows, and she also sells her own handcrafted jewelry as well. This year I wanted to update the Cotton …
I’ve made this recipe twice to rave reviews…chili isn’t my favorite food, but this tasted great! I modified the recipe on the back of the McCormick Original Chili Seasoning Mix 1.25 oz packet. One of my dinner guests said it had just the right kick to it! Serves 6 hungry …
Cotton Ridge Pottery is the Artist Co-Op Featured Member this week! They created a nice promo video of my pottery. “Promos air in random rotation on a daily schedule thanks to our Cooperative Partner BlueHighways TV. Currently BlueHighways TV is reaching over 4,200,000 cable televsion households across America!” “The Country …
Independent Artisans My annual visit to the Gatlinburg Arts & Crafts Community in Tennessee is a trip I look forward to every year. There are a few galleries and shops that I must see, but I try to visit at least a few different ones each time. The 8-mile …