Monthly Archives: October 2009

Eco Books

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Annie Fain

Lark Books has recently come out with a new book called Eco Books: Inventive Projects from the Recycling Bin put together by Terry Taylor.  It’s totally great, simple as that.  Each project is by a different book artist, many of … Continue reading →

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Mini-Stocking Stuffers

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Annie Fain

Here’s a little taste of my new set of miniature journals.   I made them for my first time exhibiting at the Craft Fair for the Southern Highland Craft Guild.  I had stocking-stuffers in mind, though using walnut dye to … Continue reading →

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Seraphine de Senlis

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Annie Fain

I recently went to the Fine Arts Theater to see the new film Seraphine based on the true story of the life of a French house keeper and painter. (Click on images below to make them larger) Though it wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Jenny Mendes

Posted on October 9, 2009 by Annie Fain

I’m not sure I ever met Jenny officially, but I saw her from afar during one of my stints at Penland School of Crafts.  I remember loving her work and I just ran into her shop on etsy.  The following … Continue reading →

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Valerie Hammond

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Annie Fain

Valerie Hammond’s work is so incredibly moving and inspiring.  She makes me want to dive deeper and deeper into my imagination.  Here are some pieces from various shows, one of which was curated by  Kiki Smith. (Click on each image … Continue reading →

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