Monthly Archives: August 2020

Studio ArTour artist Rebecca Tolle

Staying safe this year is on everyone’s mind and I am looking forward to seeing your “mask on” eye smile! Teaching classes/workshops is a large part of what I enjoy doing. Planning for more demonstrations on oil techniques which can happen at a safe distance. Techniques displayed are adding in cold wax to the oil paint for textured and layering options. Another favorite is using mediums and creating a soupy mixture of oil paint and painting quickly. Stand back for that one- it is quick, spontaneous and messy! But you will love it! What will not change is how much … Continue reading →

Gail Gates “app dance”

Ugh! Making a video of what I do is hard! I “app dance” from one of my photographic images to another, which is enormously fun for me, but would be like watching grass grow to the viewer. (Really?? She’s moving another slider? Now she’s moving it back. ZZZZZZZ) I also discovered that as much as I dislike being in front of the lens, time, shockingly, doesn’t slow. My first attempts at videos were twice as long as suggested, even though I felt rushed. Therefore, the attached video should be considered as a visual appetizer of what I do as an … Continue reading →

Studio ArTour Artist Patsy Dew

The camera helps me engage with the visual world, whether in nature, or society, or by myself observing how window light interacts with a flower. On my regular morning walks, the camera turns the walk into an adventure of discovery, helping me to see patterns, or the wonders of a dew-laden spider web. Back home, I sort through all the images I collected, rating and labeling them. And then deciding which to print as enlargements, or on greeting card stock, or to use in creating books or boxes. Many years ago, visiting studios on the ArTour, I bought an accordion … Continue reading →

Judy Saye-Willis welcomes you to Sunset Studios #7

Judy Saye-Willis welcomes you to Sunset Studios #7 for the 2020 Studio Artour October 9, 10, and 11. You will be able to see her work in an outdoor setting so everyone can social distance, wear face masks and stay safe. Her work in recent years has taken on the theme of Natures Gentle Colors and includes textiles, book art and jewelry. Many of the colors in her dyes, paints and ink are made from nature’s materials that she secures locally. Her textiles include wearable art and home décor made from natural fibers and many are organic . Judy has … Continue reading →

Hello from Larchill Farm!

Hello from Larchill Farm! I am excited to share our beautiful farm with several other artists and the patrons who come out to see us on the tour. We will have a lot of space for social distancing and many creative ways of helping to stay safe and keep warm and dry if the weather calls for that. Many of my art fairs were cancelled this summer and I had actually hoped to have a little more time this year to have the luxury of exploring but instead, I was very lucky to have several shows already scheduled and a … Continue reading →

Studio ArTour Artist Christie Clarke

Christie Clarke creates one of a kind slab built pottery and necklaces that evoke thoughts of ancient objects yet have an unmistakably contemporary sensibility. Each piece is textured and colored with underglaze and glazes that create vivid colorscapes. Some vessels have additional touches of gold leaf. Her work has been exhibited in several group showings of the MN Women Ceramic Association in the Twin Cities, the Northfield Fine Craft Collective, the Anderson Center for the Arts in Red Wing MN, the Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport and is in the permanent collection of the Goldstein Museum of design at the University of … Continue reading →

David Allen’s weekly Facebook Live videos

Studio ArTour artist David Allen has been showing us his studio, his process, and much much more during his weekly Facebook Live videos. You can see uncle Davey Facebook Live videos Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings at 6:00pm https://www.facebook.com/davidallenart David Allen is a prolific artist who specializes in watercolor and acrylic media. He has taught art for over thirty years to high school students and adults. His paintings and sculptures are included in many public and private collections. Allen earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Art Education at the University of Minnesota at Mankato. Currently, he resides in Northfield, … Continue reading →

Studio ArTour artist Julie Fakler

Studio ArTour artist Julie Fakler creates vibrant original domestic animal paintings and pet portraits. Julie’s preferred models and inspiration for her work include cats, dogs, cows, chickens, geese and goats. Yes, Julie will paint, or carve your pet’s portrait in clay. If you are interested in having a portrait of your pet or livestock please contact Julie at juliefakler@gmail.com Julie has received individual artist grants from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC) for, Prairie’s Edge Humane Society (2011), S.A.F.E. Sanctuary (2014), Southeastern Minnesota Farm Animals (2017). https://juliefakler.com/