Traditional Early American Images in Decorative Frames

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Having come full circle over the course of thirty years, I find myself back in printmaking. Along the way, I have been involved in painting, papercrafts, art teaching, art therapy and commercial art. This thirty-year odyssey has taught me much, most importantly what my heart's desire truly is. I'm drawn to many different styles of self-expression, but none is dearer to me than the art that surrounded me as a child. I was in awe of the beautiful, unique folkart painted by my maternal grandmother. As a quiet refrain of incomparable beauty it was whispering all along as I wandered down detour after detour. In the last few years, a renaissance of rediscovery has happened; my own take on the rich, varied tradition of American folkart - liberally inspired by the Pennsylvania Dutch - has led to a series of etchings. It is with sincere gratitude to Grandma Ruth, and to my artist mother, Winnie Noah, that I am pleased to continue the tradition.

My own background includes a bachelor's degree in fine arts, emphasis in painting and printmaking, from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. I also have earned master's degrees in both art education and art therapy. I acknowledge both those disciplines for providing me with a sensitivity and psychological insight I might otherwise lack. Commercial art, which occupied me for nearly fifteen years, gives me the self-discipline, focus and technical skills I've needed. Everything contributes, or so it seems. It's also important to mention that I now use non-toxic etching methods as opposed to the old-fashioned, at your own risk approach. A workshop in non-toxic printmaking taught by Keith Howard in Grand Prairie, Alberta, Canada was instrumental. As far as professional kudos, I was chosen for the Early American Homes Directory of Traditional Crafts in 1996 and have produced several projects for Better Homes & Gardens from 1985 through 1987. Lark Publishing has also commissioned me to create pieces for several books. I have also taught papercrafts workshops in California and crafts marketing in Colorado. In 1987, Craft Report published an article I wrote on applying commercial art techniques to crafts.

Originally from northern California, my husband and I have slowly journeyed eastward over the past fifteen years. Our last port of call was Ft. Collins, Colorado. Each locale has been inspiring in its own way. Ohio has been good to us in many ways, including a loyal art show following in Cincinnati. We now live just south of Dayton with a white German Shepherd who runs everything.


ABOUT THE ARTIST Having come full circle over the course of thirty years, I find myself back in printmaking. Along the way, I have been involved in painting, papercrafts, art teaching, art therapy and commercial art. This thirty-year odyssey has taught me much, most importantly what my heart's desire truly is. I'm drawn to many different styles of self-expression, but none is dearer to me than the art that surrounded me as a child. I was in awe of the beautiful, unique folkart painted by my maternal grandmother. As a quiet refrain of incomparable beauty it was whispering all along as I wandered down detour after detour. In the last few years, a renaissance of rediscovery has happened; my own take on the rich, varied tradition of American folkart - liberally inspired by the Pennsylvania Dutch - has led to a series of etchings. It is with sincere gratitude to Grandma Ruth, and to my artist mother, Winnie Noah, that I am pleased to continue the tradition. My own background includes a bachelor's degree in fine arts, emphasis in painting and printmaking, from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. I also have earned master's degrees in both art education and art therapy. I acknowledge both those disciplines for providing me with a sensitivity and psychological insight I might otherwise lack. Commercial art, which occupied me for nearly fifteen years, gives me the self-discipline, focus and technical skills I've needed. Everything contributes, or so it seems. It's also important to mention that I now use non-toxic etching methods as opposed to the old-fashioned, at your own risk approach. A workshop in non-toxic printmaking taught by Keith Howard in Grand Prairie, Alberta, Canada was instrumental. As far as professional kudos, I was chosen for the Early American Homes Directory of Traditional Crafts in 1996 and have produced several projects for Better Homes & Gardens from 1985 through 1987. Lark Publishing has also commissioned me to create pieces for several books. I have also taught papercrafts workshops in California and crafts marketing in Colorado. In 1987, Craft Report published an article I wrote on applying commercial art techniques to crafts. Originally from northern California, my husband and I have slowly journeyed eastward over the past fifteen years. Our last port of call was Ft. Collins, Colorado. Each locale has been inspiring in its own way. Ohio has been good to us in many ways, including a loyal art show following in Cincinnati. We now live just south of Dayton with a white German Shepherd who runs everything.