beltane celebration maypole
IMG_2283.JPG 2009-05-02

weaving the maypole
IMG_2295.JPG 2009-05-02

maypole weave detail
IMG_2304.JPG 2009-05-04

mosaic
mosaic backsplash in studio

mosaic
mosaic backsplash in studio with functional pieces mortared into the wall.

studio

our studio in december 2008 just after an ice storm

the Art Farm
The farmhouse with barn in the distance, covered

paul & lisa
Self portrait in mirror mosaic.  

studio

our studio in september 2008

studio & barn


tai chi students
participants at tai chi workshop

tai chi workshop

participants at the october tai chi workshop learning "the elements" form.  sandy gebhard led the 2 hour class.

found object earrings
found object earrings $75 

"Lucky" re-tee
"Re-tee", constructed of recycled t-shirts.

recycled record wall clocks $45 - $95


time flies
found object clock $135 - sold

3 wishes

mixed media wall piece

antique bottle is removeable, just add water and a flower!

$285

key to happiness

mixed media wall piece

antique removeable bottle/vase

$235 - sold

thrive

mixed media wall piece

removeable antique bottle/vase

$285 - sold

shine

mixed media wall piece

antique bottle, driftwood, beach glass, recycled tin

sold

dog collar
divit, the boston terrier rocks his new 

recycled bottle cap belts
handcrafted leather belts

the lady

found object lamp

shade of recycled t-shirts & hand felted "flowers"

$375 - sold

playing the edge
found object lamp w/ recycled t-shirt shade

Zen Bowling
Bowling ball fountain

pendant

found beach glass and handformed, oxidized sterling

$150 - sold

others currently available

neckpiece "blingo"

handformed copper & sterling, found objects, semi-precious stones, vintage beads

$575

"blingo" earrings

recycled "rebus" bottle caps, found objects, semi-precious stones

$125

the best of times

pendant

copper, recycled tin, handmade sterling chain

$175 - sold

earrings

copper, recycled tin, handmade sterling earwires

$125 - sold

The traveling season is over and home finishing and moving season is here.   We are finally transitioning from the studio "apartment" into our 1860 farmhouse.  After 5 1/2 years of restoration (not to mention the transformation of the studio building) the house is becoming home.  This means more space in the studio and more open hours for you, our wonderful patrons!  Without you we wouldn't be here!

We are thrilled to be a featured artist this year at L.E.A.F.!  This is an amazing event, we try to encourage all music and art lovers to attend this festival.  It is held twice a year, in May and again in October.  Please visit the website (check link below) to find out more including the wonderful work this organization does in their community as well as globally.  We have participated in this festival for many years and have watched it grow and mature into the amazing event it is today.  Come one come all to the mountains for a get down good time!!

We are proud to be the first in a series of studio tours with Artlink on Sunday, Sept, 27th.  Please click on the file in "upcoming events" above for all the details!

Our summer schedule has been perfect for balancing travel and creative work with finishing the farmhouse and putting in the biggest garden yet!  The harvest is on now and the house will begin to receive insulation next week.  We are looking forward to finally moving into the house this fall.

The week spent as a visiting artist in N.W. Indiana was a delight.  I was honored to have 

March 2nd thru the 9th Lisa will be doing an artist in residency with FAME (Foundation for Arts and Music Education) in Merrillville, IN.  The FAME theme for the 08/09 school year is "Art is in the Heart of the eARTh".  She will be working with elementary school children creating individual tile mosaics using recycled plastic lids.  The children will display their finished tiles together in an installation that will result in a large wall quilt.

well, you've been asking for it so here it is, our first webpage!  we are looking forward to a brave new year of

hope, prosperity, creativity and finishing the farmhouse!  it is with great joy we embark upon the adventure

of new work and new shows in 2009.  we will be starting our season in atlanta, ga this year at the dogwood

arts festival april 17, 18, &19.  as we know more about our schedule we'll keep you all posted on our travels.

thanks so much for all your support over so many years of creative growth.  our wish for all is a happy, healthy,

hopeful new year.

 

namaste, lisa & paul

9/25/2009 5:06:46 PM - 002089376843
Things are are smokin' at the Art Farm. I wish i would be able to see you this weekend at the Leo Artists showcase. But I have to work.
Holly Heath Perfect

7/21/2009 11:03:46 PM - 002079960666
PAUL,

VERY NICE. LET ME KNOW IF YOU EVER HAVE A SHOW HERE IN COLORADO.

YOUR COUSIN

TERRY MILLER

6/20/2009 11:56:17 PM - 002074491892
Lisa!!! Love the website..heck, you done GOOD!! i LOVE my redstriped shirt!! I get TONS of compliments!! Have a great show year!! Susan Kline

5/20/2009 2:47:33 AM - 002070712311
Lisa and Paul, The kids at Weisser Park always ask me if I made my bottle cap belt. I tell them that my friend made it and we go around looking at the different caps. They all love that belt. I am just about ready for another one. I am wearing this one out!! Can you believe how long ago you married in my living room. Happy Spring!!
Teresa

5/3/2009 11:48:33 PM - 000072511829
I love the credit card earings I purchased at Merlefest. They really do pop. I get tons of compliments on them. Thanks!
Amy Love
Columbia, SC

3/3/2009 12:42:07 AM - 002059340047
Hi Lisa and Paul, The pendant, It Was the Best of Times, reminds me of Mary's work. I guess J and I will be coming out to see the Art Farm sometime soon. Who knows, maybe it'll be on my bad motor scooter!!

2/18/2009 8:45:27 PM - 002038945856
Lisa and Paul, your work is unbelievable!  Have never known two people that are so creative and hard working.  Your enthusiam for art shines through and I'm happy to be a part of it!  Keep the spirit of creativity alive, you've got it going on!!

1/21/2009 8:14:52 AM - 002054335382
schmanglehorf!!
Chicago is awash with your genius!!
Will you let me cavort amidst your decrepitizing timbers and spatter shellac from my dancing pails??
- cb

1/19/2009 1:35:31 PM - 002054904910

Lisa and Paul,

Congrats on the new technology! I am happy to have contact with you.

Sorry, I missed the inaugural celebration. I only check this email during the work week, haven't transitioned yet into wanting anything to do with work on the weekends :-)

I share your happiness and hope for a better future.

Please keep me posted on your comings and goings. I love your work and hope to get there soon to see it all for myself.

Lisa, you have inspired me always. You are an artist!