toot toot!

normally I would not toot my own horn

but I am so excited, I had to share...

please look for my newest articles in

SOMERSET HOLIDAYS & CELEBRATIONS

and...drumroll please...I got another cover!!!!

I almost peed my pants...

SEW SOMERSET

Winter 2013 issue AVAILABLE DECEMBER 1st

thanks for sharing in my fun news...be sure to check out these fab magazines!

They never disappoint with beautiful work by amazing artists.

Don't Miss Out!

the wonderful folks over at

the most fabulous retreat ART IS YOU

are having a SALE!

SALE August 1 - August 3

New registrations can benefit from $10 off  full day workshops

This retreat is filled with wonderful

WORKSHOPS

SHOPPING

PLUS ALL THE

SPECIAL EVENTS & EXTRAS!

Don't miss out - REGISTER NOW

whoop-whoop!

it never gets old

I am always so tickled to see my artwork and articles in print...

check out the July/August issue of SOMERSET STUDIO for my article called SUMMER AFTERNOON

these magazines are beautiful & chock full of inspiration

new issue of GREENCRAFT out right now

in it is my article called ON A ROLL

be sure to check them out!

psssst....I have another fun article coming out soon

SEPTEMBER 1st - SOMERSET HOLIDAYS & CELEBRATIONS

winter miscellany

quickie post today...we are busy little bees

the snow has finally come

sneak peek of project on the worktable

I don't think I ever shared this little sweetie...I was able to treat myself this last October at ART IS YOU to a night class with JoAnnA Pierotti.  This was a really fun project that I immensely enjoyed and JoAnna is awesome.  As an instructor and vendor, I usually do not have a second to even breathe but we made it happen - time to just sit and play.

check out JoAnnA's 2012 workshops

PETALUMA, CA

STAMFORD, CT

you HAVE to go check this out!

if you have not yet checked out the amazing ART IS YOU events
grab that cup of tea and get ready for some seriously cool art

APPLIQUED ANECDOTES - Storytelling with Paint, Paper & Stitch by Taryn Reece

Weird, Wild and Wonderful 2012

Art is You...West Coast

SEP 19 - 23. 2012

PETALUMA, CA

Art is You...East Coast

OCT 4 - 8, 2012

STAMFORD, CT

Workshops are now live and REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!

MIXED MEDIA SEWING by Taryn Reece

We are proud to say we have been alumni since the first year

of the east coast event and it only gets better and better. 

TEENY TINY - Miniature Assemblage by Taryn Reece

and now we are heading to Petaluma this year to teach

and vend as well...yippeeee!!!

ART IS YOU - GLOBAL BABY!

for many years I have been gushing about our fave retreat, where we vend and teach annually - the East Coast Art Event - Art is You in Connecticut
Being alumni since the first year, we have had the pleasure to experience its growth
every year getting better and better
the super sweet & talented Sal & Ellen outdo themselves every time

In 2011 they introduced a beautiful art retreat to the West Coast - ART IS PETALUMA
and we are super-excited to vend & teach in Petaluma in 2012

and for 2012 they are going global baby!  ART IS YOU - AUSTRALIA

it looks absolutely fantastic

what a wonderful experience - spread the word!!!

loss for words

excitement doesn't begin to describe the feeling I had when I was perusing Stampington's website and stumbled upon their preview of the new Sew Somerset coming out December 1st

holy-cow my first cover!!!!!!!!!
I knew my Mixed Media Sewing Cards had been accepted as an article but I didn't have a clue that I was in the running for the cover.  Make sure to grab a copy - there are a ton of great articles, techniques and beautiful eye-candy.  I am so touched to be included with all sorts of talented artists.
at a loss for words but if I had sum it up...delighted, surprised, in shock...such a cool opportunity :)

packed to the gills and ready for artsy fun!

our car is jam-packed with goodies and we are hitting the road for one of our fave art retreats
ART IS YOU
in Danbury, CT

so looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new
Super excited for my workshops, the special events, the Art Trunk...and lots of giggling
hope to see you there!

Somerset Studio Sep/Oct 2011

I adore all of the Stampington Company's magazines...but when I discovered them many years ago, it was Somerset Studio that took my breath away...I was officially hooked.  Ever since, I have been impressed with the quality of the publication and the enormous creativity within.   It is always very inspiring.

so I am humbled and very excited to share that I have an article appearing in the latest issue

Somerset Studio - Sep/Oct 2011

it is a beautiful issue - go grab a copy and curl up w/ a blankie and some tea :)

ARTSY SHOPPING!!!

I have often spoken about the fabulous East Coast art retreat

ART IS...YOU

The workshops are amazing but did you know there is awesome shopping as well?  Come check out the Art Trunk show for wonderful supplies, goodies and unique art!

VENUE
Art Is...You is being held at the Danbury Plaza Hotel which is located at 18 Old Ridgebury Road, Danbury. 

TRAVEL
Conveniently located off exit 2 or 2A from Interstate 84 in Connecticut, just 5 minutes away from I-684 & Rt.22 in Brewster, N.Y. and 30 minutes North from White Plains N.Y. on I-684.

Exit 2 if you are coming from New York
Exit 2a if you are coming from Connecticut
There is a large carpark.

ART TRUNK SHOW TIME -  Sunday October 9, 2011

8am-10am:  Preview for retreat attendees
10am – 5pm: Open to the public

5pm – 8pm: Retreat attendees - Raffle, Special presentation by Kecia Deveney, Flamingo Race, Cash Bar and bar snacks

 

AUCTION – On Sunday night they will have a “Brown Bag” auction.  Each fabulous donated item will have a brown bag beside it.  Purchased raffle tickets are placed in the bag associated with the item you wish to win and at the end of the night they will draw the winners. 

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!

HURRY - you can still register!

Join us for some very special classes at
THE East Coast Art Event

this is a FABULOUS Art Retreat

"Metal Marionettes" Workshop - click here for info

ART IS YOU

DANBURY, CT

Oct 6 - 11, 2011

"Whiter Shades of Pale" Workshop - click here for info

Story Boxes Workshop - click here for info

DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS AMAZING EXPERIENCE!

We hope to see you there :)

YEAH!!!!!

ART in the ROUGH

is almost here...whoooopeeeee!!!!!

photo credit - Kecia Deveney

We are soooo excited for our art retreat that begins next week.

Kecia Deveney - Bohemian Romance

The workshops are amazing  - Kecia and Lesley have outdone themselves with gorgeous stuff!

Lesley Venable - Architectural Assemblage Angels

We have an amazing group of women, tons of goodies planned and we should have a really great time.

Will be sure to share some pictures!!! :)

Get Your ART On - $50 Off One Day Only!

Our wonderful friends Sal & Ellen have
announced a great 4th of July special
for their FABULOUS Art Retreat

"Metal Marionettes" Workshop - click here for info

ART IS YOU
DANBURY, CT
Oct 6 - 11, 2011

"Whiter Shades of Pale" Workshop - click here for info

Sign up ON MONDAY 

using the coupon codeJULY4

This will give you $50 off your full registration

but it is only valid for

one day – July 4.

Story Boxes Workshop - click here for info

DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS AMAZING EXPERIENCE!

We hope to see you there :)

Looking Forward To It

soon we will be...

CREATING AMAZING ART

Lesley Venable - Architectural Assemblage Angels

photo courtesy of AitR Instructor Kecia Deveney

Kecia Deveney - Bohemian Romance

GIGGLING WITH FRIENDS

photo courtesy of AitR Instructor Kecia Deveney

ENJOYING NATURE & MAKING MEMORIES

photo courtesy of AitR Instructor Kecia Deveney

EATING YUMMY FOOD & RELAXING

photo courtesy of AitR Instructor Kecia Deveney

photo courtesy of AitR Instructor Kecia Deveney

photo courtesy of AitR Instructor Kecia Deveney

WATCHING SUNSETS BY THE FIRE

ART in the ROUGH

JULY 29-AUG 1, 2011

photo courtesy of AitR Instructor Kecia Deveney

Art Is...Teaching

yippppeeeee!
I just received word that my class proposals were accepted & I am excited to announce I will be teaching at

ART IS...PETALUMA
September 19-24, 2012

and of course we wouldn't miss

ART IS...YOU
Connecticut
October 4-8, 2012

hope to see you there - more detailed info to come!


but in the meantime - be sure to check out the ART IS...YOU 2011
Fabulous instructors, wonderful workshops, yummy food, awesome goodies & vending...inspiration and friendship galore!!!