Karen Champlin's Blog – February 2011 Archive (9)

FOR ANGIE & DEXTER FANS EVERYWHERE!

Thank you Angie for sending me this great fun, dark piece. Angie and I are fans...and yes, we want to play!…

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Added by Karen Champlin on February 24, 2011 at 2:10pm — 2 Comments

Received Art From De Villo Sloan

I received this Visual Poetry work from De Villo Thursday evening. Several things about it strike me. De Villo has always been a master of color and this piece illustrates that once again. I'm guessing now but it looks like Raw Sienna, Burnt Sienna, and that reddish rust color may be Burnt Sienna watered down. All not important. Underneath the paint is De Villo's trademark… Continue

Added by Karen Champlin on February 12, 2011 at 7:18pm — 1 Comment

Itchin' To Make Happy Mail!

It's been a hard Winter. People like our Helen Amyes are dealing with natural disasters. The eastern States have been buried in snow all Winter. Here in the Midwest, we've had a blizzard and now sub zero temperatures. I need to lighten up. I want to…

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Added by Karen Champlin on February 10, 2011 at 3:00pm — 4 Comments

Art From Ejva

I received this beautiful piece from Ejva. A translucent layers of very rich colors. Thank you Ejva!…

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Added by Karen Champlin on February 10, 2011 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Art From Cheryl Penn

I received this beautiful piece yesterday. Mail from Cheryl is always a treat. The red is deep, rich, and sticky! I love it. The circles of her mind indeed! Thank you Cheryl. I'll crank up the art engine and get movin'.…

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Added by Karen Champlin on February 9, 2011 at 5:33pm — 2 Comments

Received Treasure Chest From John M. Bennett

John and I have been mailing each other since last Fall. Each mailing I receive from him is like opening a gift. This one, which I received yesterday, is like the whole Christmas tree! Wonderful art and poetry. John, you made me so happy. Thank You! The last photo is a piece by artist Sheila Murphy. John's artworks are collaborations with other artists, Jeff Crouch and… Continue

Added by Karen Champlin on February 8, 2011 at 8:00pm — 1 Comment

Art From Janine Weiss Vuille

Yes, Wonderful flowers in the middle of Winter from Janine. I love them! Thank you friend.…

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Added by Karen Champlin on February 7, 2011 at 5:17pm — 2 Comments

Art From Pam Campbell

Thank you Pam for this wonderful whimsical fiber art piece! It's a day brightener for sure!

Added by Karen Champlin on February 1, 2011 at 2:44pm — No Comments

Art From Marie Wintzer

I am grateful to have received this very beautiful piece from Marie Wintzer. Tokyo At Night. A lot of work, sewing, collage, photography. I love the whole piece. When I look at it, the Fiber Artist in me is so drawn to that orange embroidery thread that took… Continue

Added by Karen Champlin on February 1, 2011 at 2:37pm — No Comments

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