Heart books

Sometimes I am not doing the right thing! I spent 4 whole days creating 3 little heart accordion booklets - thinking I will sell them at the Walpole Artisans Cooperative. And I will put there to sell but do I really think I can make money on them! Ha! Ha! Oh well, here is a preview of one.

Happy Valentines Day!

United States Artists Fellows

Yesterday my daughter was awarded a fellowship and grant award from the United States Artists Foundation. It was a gala affair for a fabulous award. I am very proud.

The Milwaukee Journal published an article within minutes http://www.jsonline.com/entertainment/arts/wisconsin-glass-artist-lipman-wins-major-grant-1o3arl7-135047398.html.

Of course I am just a proud parent!

Warm wool scarves

I should be posting all of my lastest work. But it takes time.

At Delectable Mountain in Brattleboro, VT, I found some yummy light weight wool for scarves. The wool is just delightful. The scarves are generous enough to be a shawl. I have done some pole wrapping and other shibori resists. Today, I just did a gradation of color (see the left side).

I am at the Brattleboro Farmer's Market with a booth tomorrow. Stop by to see them and touch them. Or just see better photos on my Etsy Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Lipman?ref=top_trail

and now greeting cards.

Ok - want to buy a little piece of art for under $5.00? Prints of orginal textile collages. I only started to post these greeting cards on my Etsy site tonight. More will be coming.

Just search for Lipman.

Fiber Twist in Deerfield, MA

Save the date! Fiber Twist http://www.fibertwise.com is coming on September 17 in the building next to the large Yankee Candle store in Deerfield, MA on Route 5/10. It is an all day event. There is a lot of rug hooking, yarn, fiber art, etc.

Yes, I am exhibiting there. I have been very busy creating some new silk scarves, fat quarters and sewing kits to sell there. My Walpole Artisans buddy is making me a new display, too.

I hope to see you there.

Should you miss me there, I will be at the Spring Pond Farm in Greenfield, NH for the Wool Arts Tour in October. More about that later!

Macdowell Medal Day

Right here in Southern New Hampshire is the Macdowell Colony, an artist residency.
Once a year, they open their grounds and studios to the public for Macdowell Medal Day. This year, the medal was presented to playwright Edward Albee. Even thought it was a little rainy, the visit was worth the trip.

The gardens are well kept by their groundskeeper, Emily. I met Emily recently when we had a little lunch together. She lives in Harrisville. She does a great job!

The studios are also well kept. Each has its own sleeping quarters and a bathroom. Each has 4 white walls, a fireplace, etc. The musicians often have their own piano for their residency. Seeing the art, hearing the music, watching the movies; it was all so special and inspiring.




Here, below is the Colony library. Lots of videos and books in a beautiful stone building. The stone building above is the "Alexander" visual art studio. Each studio was unique.

While I often think I live in God's Country, this type of artistic venue makes New Hampshire very special.

Our local coop is coming!

Our local coop is coming! Hopefully summer of 2012! Right in downtown Keene!

A walking I will go!

If you live near Keene, check out their website. Let's support the locals!