July/August 2002
“Gone with the Wind”

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Tears and Love for the Gray by Kim Russon of Northridge, California, graces the cover of this issue. A doll’s chair is transformed into a paper-art masterpiece with the artist’s decoupage and painting techniques. Read more about it in Sample Instructions, page 131.

Ophthalmology Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 by Carolyn Waitt The author demonstrates how to use vintage optometrist lenses in your collages and 3-dimensional artworks. Capturing the Blues: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Cyanotype Prints by Rhonda Roebuck Learn how to make “blue print” cyanotypes in your backyard this summer. Ribbon Portraits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 by Heather Crossley Running out of ideas for your next greeting card project? The author shows you how to dress up rubber stamped images with wire-edged ribbon.	The Quilling Art of Freeman Beck . . . . .32 by Tricia True A daughter writes lovingly of her father’s passion for filigree. 16th-Century Techniques in 2002: . . . . .59 Intaglio on Handmade Paper by Betty Friedman Printmaking, papermaking—she does it all by hand. The artist shares her handmade paper arts that reflect age-old techniques. Mélange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 A lively romp through journals, zines and art adventures.

43
Destinations

58
Online Connections

64
Emporium

110
Catalog Collection

PHOTO CREDITS

Sylvia Bissonette
Cover and pages 1, 18-19, 28-30, 46, 49, 52, 54, 56-57, 99, 101 103, 105, 108-109, 114-115, 118, 123 124, and 160.

Ellen Spotts
Pages 6, 18-19, 37-41, 47, 53, 55-56, 116 117, 119- 122, and 125-126.

Emily Tam
Pages 65-83 and 86 88.

J. D. Gibbs
Pages 84-85.

The Storyteller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
by Lauran Stevens

Letters to the Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
by our readers

Exemplar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
by Gerry Jackson Kerdok

An Artful Journey: Crete . . . . . . . . . . . .9
by Joan Petty
The island of Crete inspired the author to write about its magnificent scenery, engaging inhabitants and traditional crafts.

The Business of Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
by Peggy Skycraft
The author teaches you the business of marketing your arts and crafts.

In the Artist’s Hands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
by Susan Pickering Rothamel
Art tools and materials explained: In this issue, learn about paper connections, stitching and bindings.

The Lively Art of Lettering . . . . . . . . . .33
by our readers
Featuring glorious lettering art, advanced calligraphy projects, and some quick-and-easy techniques.

A Call for Creativity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Boxes of Remembrance & The Civil War Box by Janet Hofacker

Responding to the Call . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Domino Art by our readers

Enlighten Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Book Reviews

Artist Portfolio: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
KC Willis
by Kathryn Bold
Meet KC Willis, a pioneer of fiber-art collages that look as though, as she says, “they’d been pulled from a trunk in a covered wagon.”

With One Stamp: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Invitation

Expressions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Our readers flaunt their extraordinary talents in papercrafting, book arts, art stamping, and calligraphy.

Anticipations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Next Issue Offerings

Sample Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Gatherings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
Convention Listings

Resource Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

On Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

Beginning Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155

Glossary of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156

Advertiser Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159

Legacy: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
My Great-Grandfather is Better Than Your Great Grandfather
by Gail Chase