Winter 2017

Winter is coming. Although I just mowed my grass two days ago, I am aware the weather in Upstate New York will eventually turn. 

I have spent the autumn months enjoying an abundant harvest and learning new creative ways to use the what has grown here. In addition to food and medicinal uses, I am learning a lot about organic art supplies that grow right here in my own back yard. 

"Bird Spirit Rising" Corn Husk sculpture

"First Corn Husk Dolls" Boy doll by Dominic Carlton
Girl doll by Sheila L. Kalkbrenner

I finally had some time this year to dig deeper into this book by Nick Neddo. It is a fantastic resource for anyone interested in learning a more Earth-Friendly method of creating. 

Since publishing the book, Nick has created some amazing work using wild-crafted media. 

Although I doubt my body could handle the life style he has chosen, I am inspired by his approach and hope to apply some of these tools to the development of a more balanced approach to a creative life. When I know more about the "how" of it all, I hope to share these skills and learn more with other creators interested in a similar practice. 

Wrapping up Leah's Art Every Day Month with patrons at Patreon; in November, I have also been Embracing Dark Days to come with tools from Homespun Seasonal Living. In attempt to get grounded as the cold season sets in; I received and planted dormant Red Maple and Witch Hazel trees from the Audubon Society .

 The three of us are taking root for the winter as I take some time to read The Wave in the Mind by Ursula K. LeGuin.

I have recently assembled a new collection of Note Cards and Greeting Cards for the Holiday Season. Along with a few preparations from the Wild Pantry; I will be introducing these and some new hand-painted ornaments and gift tags with adoptable posters, prints and paintings at a seasonal sale at the Local Elk's Lodge on December 2nd.  

Sample of New Work created during Art Every Day Month

For the first time in a long time I feel like I have had the opportunity to prepare for winter and all that it has to offer.

I am thankful. 

Many blessings to you and yours this season! 

...THINGS TO COME

 SWAN Day Allegany County NY

SWAN Day Allegany County NY is held in honor of the many creative local women (and Men) working hard to bring the arts to our rural community. Thank You so Much for All That You Do!

NOW PLANNING FOR SWAN Days Allegany County NY 2018

SWAN Day/Support Women Artists Now Day is an international holiday designed by womenarts.org to showcase the power and diversity of women’s creativity. Local residents can be a part of SWAN Day by participating in our local event where local women artists have FREE access to a space to show, sell, and present the work that they do. 

Join us for our first planning meeting 1-3pm at the Studio on Jan. 20, 2018. 

RSVP by Jan. 15th.

MORE SWAN DAY PLANNING NEWS  

Jan 2018 Call For SWAN Day Sponsors at sheilalynnkart.com~Events

Jan 31^st ~ Deadline to book FREE studio/gallery space for your creative presentation or workshop. Rental FEES are waived for local women artists during SWAN Days Allegany County NY 2018~March 27^th-April 9th

Feb 2018 Announcing SWAN Days Art Show & Sale CALL FOR ENTRIES BY LOCAL WOMEN ARTISTS & Their Children (age 5-18). Entry Fee $10. Ready-to-display/hang entries accepted

March 23^rd 1-5pm and March 24^th 1-4pm at

SheilaLynnK Art Studio 345 South Main Street, Wellsville, NY.

Awards Determined by Visitors’ Votes.    Awards TBA April 9^th.  Categories Include:

“BEST IN SHOW (Adult)” $100, “Best Artistic Composition” $40, “Most Unique” $40, “Best Presentation” $35, “Best TEEN Entry (14-17)” $25, “Best PreTEEN Entry (ages 10-13)” $25, “Best Youth Entry (ages 5-9)” $25.

This is a FREE Exhibit open to the public during regular studio hours and special events.

  BECOME A 2018 SPONSOR of SWAN Days Allegany County NY or support this event via check made payable to: SheilaLynnK Art Studio 345 South Main Street Wellsville, NY 14895. Memo: SWAN Days Allegany County,NY This is a for profit business. Payment for Sponsorship listings is NOT tax-deductible.  

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