Sept/Oct 2004 Somerset Studio


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Fruits of the Harvest
September/October 2004

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Artwork by Theresa Hall of Yorktown, Virginia graces the cover of this issue. You can read more about her techniques in Sample Instructions.

In This Issue...

Carving Rubber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
with No Mess, No Fuss
by Christina Lazar-Schuler
Transfer images to rubber in no time with Christina's technique.

Ethereal Layers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
by Sue Bradley
Layering techniques to achieve misty, ethereal effects.

Abstract Wired Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
by Lori Lundy
Tiny embellishments on laminate pieces.

Playing with a Full Deck . . . . . . . . . . . .24
by Lenore Greenberg & Jenny Doh
Tracy Roos' ATC playing cards.

Unmasking the Facades . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
by Jenny Doh
Some of the best altered masks from the 2004 Art & Soul Retreat.

The Laughter and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Whimsy of the Poppets
Learn how Claudine Hellmuth overcame artistic burnout by creating a more playful collage series.

Urgent 2nd Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
by Nick Bantock
Check out excerpts from his latest book.

Romantic Glass Charms . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
by Barb Fazio
Turn pieces of glass into treasured charms.

		22 Destinations 89 Online Connections 104 Catalog Collection 141 Emporium Sylvia Bissonette Cover, pages 6-7, 14, 20, 73,94,106-107, 108, 111-112, 115-116, and 152. Lorin Bache Photography Pages 24-29, 34-40, 44 58, 65- 66, 74-79, 109 110, 113-114, and 117 119. Emily Arata Pages 8, 11-12, and 16. Christy Ziemer Pages 42-43, and 66.
With One Palette: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 • Lime-Green • Orange • Purple by Cynthia Shaffer Exemplar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 by Shelby Barrentine The Lively Art of Lettering . . . . . . . . . . .33 by Our Readers Featuring glorious lettering art, advanced calligraphy projects, and some quick-and-easy techniques. Artist Portfolio: Lynn Whipple . . . . . . . .96 by Ricë Freeman-Zachery Expressions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106 Our readers flaunt their extraordinary talents in papercrafting, book arts, art stamping, and calligraphy. The Last Page: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152 Harvesting the Creative Habit by Jenny Doh	Letters to the Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 by Our Readers The Business of Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 by Quinn McDonald Enlighten Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Book Reviews by Sylvia Valle Gatherings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120 Convention Listings Anticipations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128 Next Issue Offerings Sample Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 Resource Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141 On Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144 How you can be published in Somerset Studio Advertiser Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

Collage Clips & Artist Papers The DaVinci Bracelet . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Making Mona Lisa Smile First Class mail art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Handle with Care	Back to Nature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Four artists hear the call Retro Jewelry ATCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Dripping with Diamonds

Below are some pages from Somerset Studio, September/October 2004.

With One Palette
by Cynthia Shaffer
The artist shows off the brilliance of three audacious colors.

Playing with a Full Deck
by Lenore Greenberg & Jenny Doh
Check out ATCs that Tracy Roos coordinated with 54 artists to produce a full deck of published playing cards.

The Postman Rings Twice
by Gail Chase
Mail art delivers a first-class friendship.

Unmasking the Facades
by Jenny Doh
Outstanding altered masks from the 2004 Art & Soul Retreat.

Urgent 2nd Class
Nick Bantock provides a sneak peek into his newest book.

Artist Portfolio: Lynn Whipple
by Rice Freeman-Zachery

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