tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711977395506655372024-03-12T17:56:50.273-07:00Sarah ShepleySarah Shepleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247957646539541493noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71197739550665537.post-19508669060787134372016-05-20T18:42:00.001-07:002016-05-20T18:52:47.087-07:00<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #006621; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: nowrap;">In January 2016, I travled to Otavalo Ecudaor to live and attend language school through Ailola Quito spanish school.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #006621; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: nowrap;">www.</span></span></span><b style="color: #006621; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: nowrap;">ailolaquito</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #006621; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: nowrap;">.com/</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #006621; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: nowrap;">The school has two locations , one in Quito, the other in Otavalo. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #006621; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: nowrap;">I had an amazing experience and really enjoyed my teacher,Elizabeth . </span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #006621; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: nowrap;">The school was conveniently located in the small city of Otavalo</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #006621; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: nowrap;"> and situated down the street from where I was staying ( Hotel Riviera-Sucre).</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #006621; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: nowrap;"> The staff were helpful in making recommendations for transportation and accommodation</span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #006621; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: nowrap;"> once leaving Otavalo for Quito. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #006621; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: nowrap;">I learned a lot during my studies through the school time and found the instructor very flexible with her time</span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #006621; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: nowrap;"> and willing to show me around the area as part of our study together . </span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #006621; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: nowrap;">We split the time between classroom study and practicing conversation</span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #006621; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: nowrap;"> while traveling to beautiful spots outlying the city.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #006621; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: nowrap;"> Below are photos of my adventures. I would highly recommend the school </span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #006621; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: nowrap;">as a rewarding part of any travel experience . </span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #006621; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: nowrap;">Being a part of the school truly enhanced my experience in Ecuador</span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #006621; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: nowrap;"> as I had daily support in practicing the language, </span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #006621; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: nowrap;">was exposed to places I might not find on my own.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #006621; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: nowrap;"> and general support with common traveler -type questions and challenges. I felt very supported ! </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #006621; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"></span></span><br />
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These 5"x7" cards are monoprints using geli plates and open acrylic paints. I am creating them to sell at the USM Book arts bazaar in Portland Maine Sunday April 10th . The proceeds will go to raise money for the Fundación Bolivar in Cuenca Ecuador. I plan to volunteer next January 2017 making art at a Girls Orphanage.<br />Sarah Shepleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247957646539541493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71197739550665537.post-3696749952100860262016-03-16T15:31:00.001-07:002016-03-16T15:31:04.719-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In January, I travled to Ecaudor and Columbia to <br />
explore the areas of Otavalo ( a small city in northern Ecuador and Medellín ( large city in Columbia) . I traveled alone , studied spanish and hiked in Otavalo, then joined my daughter in Medellin for ten days. I painted and journaled everyday. Here are some excerpts from my sketch book . The colors, textures and shapes surrounding me all found their way into my journals both written and visual. I returned home inspired and committed to return .<br />
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When I returned from South America this January 2016, I began a series of monoprint cards to sell in order to raise funds to purchase Art supplies for a girl's orphanage in Ecuador. .Sarah Shepleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247957646539541493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71197739550665537.post-90497837944468889502016-03-16T13:20:00.003-07:002016-03-16T13:20:34.565-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last September( 2015) I was commissioned to create a body of art for a GIFT weekend in Austin Texas( www.shematrix.com). These "Goddesses" were inspired by my love of the work that Shematrix offers the world as well as for each woman showing up for the weekend. Creating the pieces was like a morning prayer, focusing on the women who would be present at the gathering . The pieces are 9"x14" and are mono prints/collage. <div>
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Sarah Shepleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247957646539541493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71197739550665537.post-42434180628613960532015-03-19T08:01:00.002-07:002015-03-19T11:31:11.160-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaLRoyV_wmpims-yWehuIubPLNXFrRawXOz9wP-EkP7oJv4_f4jwoo9KNhcZTZYlNwxiZ6exA0OPACX5NG8bSs7c81CiEwTGVXXj2jeLs5dZho_FpD_SHmu7K_RaEt5sGeEFzH4gqHIQ/s1600/IMG_4475.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaLRoyV_wmpims-yWehuIubPLNXFrRawXOz9wP-EkP7oJv4_f4jwoo9KNhcZTZYlNwxiZ6exA0OPACX5NG8bSs7c81CiEwTGVXXj2jeLs5dZho_FpD_SHmu7K_RaEt5sGeEFzH4gqHIQ/s1600/IMG_4475.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a> On June 13th, 2015 I am looking forward to teaching a Prayer Book session. This is a private session, but I will be continuing to teach the Lotus Fold and Prayer Books throughout the year. Please contact me for more information or if you would like to book a private studio session.Sarah Shepleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247957646539541493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71197739550665537.post-12157404506220605322013-05-23T09:24:00.001-07:002015-03-19T11:39:01.898-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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we will embellish our papers using a variety of techniques, and then use our papers in the creation of our books. No experience necessary, all materials included. $80- for the day, send $40- to secure your spot. Sarah Shepley 213 Halls Pond Rd. South Paris, ME 04281</div>
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I have been printmaking with some friends this winter . Without the usual flora available to print with , I am using other texture.Sarah Shepleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247957646539541493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71197739550665537.post-64187742171300077112013-02-17T11:09:00.001-08:002013-02-17T11:09:51.830-08:00new work<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A few sketches I have done this winter- They speak to an underlayer of experience brought forward through the creative process. I recently read Immortal Diamond by Richard Rohr and loved this passage:"Without new symbols, which are someitmes also words, unconscious meanings never break through to consciousness, and the invisible has no way of becoming visible...we do not experience our experiences".<br />
I wrote recently: "my art acts as a "winch", pulling up the bucket of water from the well ".Sarah Shepleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247957646539541493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71197739550665537.post-21371653887050181502012-06-21T18:06:00.000-07:002012-06-21T18:06:02.295-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Recent images ( June 2012) of new work. Monoprints using gold foils and transfer paper. I am doing a show with encaustic artist Anne Bernard at the Maclaughlin Gardens ( South Paris,Me.) during the month of August. The Opening will be Friday August 10th. I am planning to exhibit a few pieces at the <br />"Peace through Service" art show and auction held August 17th at Deertrees theatre in Harrison , Me. I ran into Joyce Mastro from Hole in the Wall studio and Gallery recently- She expressed interest in me bringing a few pieces to the gallery later in July.Sarah Shepleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247957646539541493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71197739550665537.post-62178685693758048442012-05-01T14:40:00.001-07:002012-05-01T14:40:25.184-07:00New Designs of 2012 season. <br />
Since Feb. of 2011, I have been monoprinting everyday using the Akua Inks. Many of the papers I am using to cover my books are handprinted designs (mostly) using natural forms placed right on the plate. Vinca, Rhododendron, Ginkgo, Wild Ginger are to name a few of the flora - My husband owns Halls Pond Gardens ( <a href="http://www.hallspondgardens.blogspot.com/">http://www.hallspondgardens.blogspot.com/</a>) so, I am fortunate to have ample supply of plants from which to print with.<br />
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I am moving away fom commercial papers in my bookmaking. With the use of monoprints, paste paper and silkscreen , I have a lot to choose from of my own creations -and I reallly enjoy the process. Designer at heart. The books designs remain simple , most containing poetry inside.Sarah Shepleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247957646539541493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71197739550665537.post-58587618294437439672012-04-26T18:32:00.000-07:002012-04-26T18:32:00.492-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A small book-The paper is a mohawk superfine that has been monoprinted using Akua (soy based) inks. I have used vinca leaves in the design of this paper. Inside is a small book with the poem "Theives" by Mark Nepo ( ...."it's the insidious virtue to have everything in order before we live that is the greates thief....")Sarah Shepleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247957646539541493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71197739550665537.post-3434796085700551012012-04-26T18:16:00.000-07:002012-04-26T18:16:57.730-07:00<div>
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Sunday April 1st was the Book Arts Bazzar at the Wishcamper center in Portland. An event in celebration of book makers, artists etc. very fun and inspiring .I sold a few books and a lot of my decorative papers ( monoprinted, paste paper design, silkscreened).</div>
</div>Sarah Shepleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247957646539541493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71197739550665537.post-59399139932672398832012-04-26T18:11:00.000-07:002012-04-26T18:11:06.146-07:00 WISDOM BOX PROJECT<br />
I have been a companion at the Center for Wisdom's Women since the fall of 2011. <br />
My involvement started out as an internship for the Chapliancy Institute of Maine ( ChIMEofmaine.org) from which I was recently ordained as an Interfaith minister. Companioning the women and being a part of the center has been a rewarding experience, so I have stayed on as a volunteer. <br />
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Last summer ( 2011), we had to temporarily leave our space as it was being renovated. We wanted to come up with a creative project that was simple and portable for the women while we were in transition. I suggested painting & decorating matchboxes and inserting prayers ( poems , blessings and inspirational sayings) into the box - after taking the matches out. It became popular with many of the women- actually "soothing" and "meditative" as some of the women have reflected. We have called them "Wisdom boxes" and continue to sell them as a fundraiser for the center ( <a href="http://www.wisdomswomen.org/">http://www.wisdomswomen.org/</a>).Sarah Shepleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247957646539541493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71197739550665537.post-67743430862937783782012-04-02T07:57:00.002-07:002012-04-02T08:17:39.311-07:00Spring/Summer Teaching Schedule:<br /><br />Saturday May 19th at GAllery 302 ( <a href="http://www.gallery302.com/">www.gallery302.com</a>) from 9:30-4:00<br />PRINTMAKING/SURFACE DESIGN WORKSHOP<br />In the morning , we will work our surfaces, using matt medium ,paste paper paints, collage ,gold foils etc. ,and then monoprinting with Akua ( soy based inks) in the afternoon. All material included, no experience necessary.<br /><br />Saturday, June 9th Gallery 302<br />BOOK ALTAR WORKSHOP- Using decorative papers, and an assortment of embellishing materials, we will create a structure in which the center panel is worked in layers. No experience necessary, all material;s included.<br /><br />Thursday July 12th Gallery 302<br />Printmaking/surface design.<br /><br />for more information about these classes, contact <a href="mailto:s.shepley@roadrunner.com">s.shepley@roadrunner.com</a> ; to register call ( GAllery 302) 207-647-2787.Sarah Shepleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247957646539541493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71197739550665537.post-73649278137687501022012-01-15T08:20:00.000-08:002012-01-15T08:40:11.999-08:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOcnBOmdlj-DG0JT0146IcXa99h4NN0O0wp5jwlyEinyqzAUPbkUHYlAhp9HDTC3fXsvaHFVyOQzioEhumZgmX7XxcPYRkhOPB0YSoQ_rjx2Qg33pXTsriy53aYGw2N9n9hs20t1ExYw/s1600/IMG_3022.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697896393082678162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOcnBOmdlj-DG0JT0146IcXa99h4NN0O0wp5jwlyEinyqzAUPbkUHYlAhp9HDTC3fXsvaHFVyOQzioEhumZgmX7XxcPYRkhOPB0YSoQ_rjx2Qg33pXTsriy53aYGw2N9n9hs20t1ExYw/s320/IMG_3022.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisVtyvDusXkNxA4CpEjEkVb6p2H0NE7qTuvUc2QMOc5uEfOll6qyAuAxhpC9ckF3YQ5Yl2b7Zcy3cI0pKHWv9jOkD9QuRNHgoYAWTYEggf5M7GRGA8msiQrPWjqoAV2AmnHXRmHEbOZA/s1600/IMG_3021.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697896383772815810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisVtyvDusXkNxA4CpEjEkVb6p2H0NE7qTuvUc2QMOc5uEfOll6qyAuAxhpC9ckF3YQ5Yl2b7Zcy3cI0pKHWv9jOkD9QuRNHgoYAWTYEggf5M7GRGA8msiQrPWjqoAV2AmnHXRmHEbOZA/s320/IMG_3021.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgc4GbcmxoW_HRcgWxdiA1E7CcuNFvWaOuQeTKrdLXUeRxEbouh1AEc6QHzVdNV4GA_XK37rM-Z0K0SRN8r3Do295c_r9OCtNUZmqzB4OyZ46n43QhbASWoJg4yJAZnwjr0DQllTHvPQ/s1600/IMG_3020.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697896376237562482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgc4GbcmxoW_HRcgWxdiA1E7CcuNFvWaOuQeTKrdLXUeRxEbouh1AEc6QHzVdNV4GA_XK37rM-Z0K0SRN8r3Do295c_r9OCtNUZmqzB4OyZ46n43QhbASWoJg4yJAZnwjr0DQllTHvPQ/s320/IMG_3020.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM8L332kEETfGoVqdJdoC0h8kOwlOmyJ2PTZtwnIx6VjAjz0EvBU0bMOnREFPTdmQchbQPwvNbg3o8uwCF7GnFHLdBVTJN6IOFxiiDJ4iuZK2zPNYq-EQpzpWV336eeD1Z3zHm-SFiuQ/s1600/IMG_3019.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697896368906132962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM8L332kEETfGoVqdJdoC0h8kOwlOmyJ2PTZtwnIx6VjAjz0EvBU0bMOnREFPTdmQchbQPwvNbg3o8uwCF7GnFHLdBVTJN6IOFxiiDJ4iuZK2zPNYq-EQpzpWV336eeD1Z3zHm-SFiuQ/s320/IMG_3019.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>monoprint/surface design workshop</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>I am in the process of writing up a flyer for late winter/early spring classes. </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>The focus will be monoprinting and creating surface design. The latter refers to building up surfaces that can be, then "underpaintings" or a background for a print. Either way, this class is designed to appeal to painters and printmakers alike as well as to the individual who simply loves to play with color and texture. </div></div></div></div>Sarah Shepleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247957646539541493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71197739550665537.post-3359557001163375102012-01-15T07:59:00.000-08:002012-01-15T08:15:54.329-08:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiSu0HJAHfz2FLmgBqu7J2ETtscURKlSrwabiWs8bqdEY2ek-NlV1cIPFin0RFa2pLgTpLXaWzNatTZ34-1wEnvZtMLd5lSbrUADw5E27A4jgd0rGZWjvCR8n6FS04BOMinu-avHdGjg/s1600/IMG_3018.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697892621832795410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiSu0HJAHfz2FLmgBqu7J2ETtscURKlSrwabiWs8bqdEY2ek-NlV1cIPFin0RFa2pLgTpLXaWzNatTZ34-1wEnvZtMLd5lSbrUADw5E27A4jgd0rGZWjvCR8n6FS04BOMinu-avHdGjg/s320/IMG_3018.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnhe1PNRZ_6AGOJ1C-myPe6Jkq7S7SpixCcVVet-scUyt674YPAL6gnsdDpMGMspnUTz1PV56FjiX196o0dQiV96KAK_a3tvaoNmwuHh2n2-_V4e5YHLGKRr1WnGbLTmSC_0cPkSmzxw/s1600/IMG_3017.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697892602523230258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnhe1PNRZ_6AGOJ1C-myPe6Jkq7S7SpixCcVVet-scUyt674YPAL6gnsdDpMGMspnUTz1PV56FjiX196o0dQiV96KAK_a3tvaoNmwuHh2n2-_V4e5YHLGKRr1WnGbLTmSC_0cPkSmzxw/s320/IMG_3017.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizX5APoweAJ_1E61N4dWEzo-4L2oGTAgLwcCcfCjtJnjGgunchCgOuve64VdpO_-ICk-c1rXHhCor4YjH-pGKm2L69Ot_FvfYS2ZOyDath_o3erHnyY73IXV28JogZI41hacwW-4oqhg/s1600/IMG_3015.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697892599029734370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizX5APoweAJ_1E61N4dWEzo-4L2oGTAgLwcCcfCjtJnjGgunchCgOuve64VdpO_-ICk-c1rXHhCor4YjH-pGKm2L69Ot_FvfYS2ZOyDath_o3erHnyY73IXV28JogZI41hacwW-4oqhg/s320/IMG_3015.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7OXdMjzgTXv8Zf9pWkSk0a1yAONXBnw8NZEojZupeDDwDXs57F3vbSuL9xuBInlPvdlNAQ-a72dB1ixKaLVNxCM5c4KPPGLKRgwLAtP1OmQya5w652xpP5yGoMhkmpoJaC1NnJG8X9g/s1600/IMG_3014.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697892585864296402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7OXdMjzgTXv8Zf9pWkSk0a1yAONXBnw8NZEojZupeDDwDXs57F3vbSuL9xuBInlPvdlNAQ-a72dB1ixKaLVNxCM5c4KPPGLKRgwLAtP1OmQya5w652xpP5yGoMhkmpoJaC1NnJG8X9g/s320/IMG_3014.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMSy3nboxZgGl1F4qa3M_-74KLI7FeuuhuqVKpLcKHkenA3RFXVibZEmZNm4XtD00IUYKsvuk7uZmXQnWcU0ioMV_v2yO6Vqh7lTuXOQU12Ko3qHIFnNG2aPmwYdw9Cuicc4UwU6CtfQ/s1600/IMG_3013.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697892581436272338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMSy3nboxZgGl1F4qa3M_-74KLI7FeuuhuqVKpLcKHkenA3RFXVibZEmZNm4XtD00IUYKsvuk7uZmXQnWcU0ioMV_v2yO6Vqh7lTuXOQU12Ko3qHIFnNG2aPmwYdw9Cuicc4UwU6CtfQ/s320/IMG_3013.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Gallery 302 monoprint workshop.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>I offered a monoprint workshop at Gallery 302 ( a cooperative Gallery in Bridgton, Maine <a href="http://www.gallery302.org/">http://www.gallery302.org/</a>)) as part of their Winter series classes. They have nestled off a corner in back of the gallery- It is an excellent space for teaching and part of the proceeds go the gallery itself. Check it out!!; very warm and inviting. There were 5 of us monoprinting with Akua Inks. very fun and a great antedote to a chilly january day !</div></div></div></div></div>Sarah Shepleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247957646539541493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71197739550665537.post-2539594254619234002012-01-02T08:09:00.000-08:002012-01-02T08:28:21.371-08:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGTY0pNhVUbq1xxyd5xeYDDUWftWP_7kKtfm8UIdwfRRkFZyhaStvQ1D3APEhOjaLn0PALwc2SKMFUICJarSEnGGtxD-tpe6E9D4UlieiA2eO9Yaqz7lLJBDD-t8-HY7MSP3PFJVx2FQ/s1600/IMG_3003.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693070656295379794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGTY0pNhVUbq1xxyd5xeYDDUWftWP_7kKtfm8UIdwfRRkFZyhaStvQ1D3APEhOjaLn0PALwc2SKMFUICJarSEnGGtxD-tpe6E9D4UlieiA2eO9Yaqz7lLJBDD-t8-HY7MSP3PFJVx2FQ/s320/IMG_3003.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMliwiPbcruBMWs-PwzfUCLhWUJhXqITAopbeh0U-Zx80ek03Fj1GXOSxi_OVLtwLWu9ER80CrJviOCeHgirf6ZmpkjAq9HbMpDcHgf5JfRik5B9ngC8kVpu6p59rj4fHySOTj2xBflQ/s1600/IMG_3002.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693070651788437522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMliwiPbcruBMWs-PwzfUCLhWUJhXqITAopbeh0U-Zx80ek03Fj1GXOSxi_OVLtwLWu9ER80CrJviOCeHgirf6ZmpkjAq9HbMpDcHgf5JfRik5B9ngC8kVpu6p59rj4fHySOTj2xBflQ/s320/IMG_3002.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm38j6-v2Hz9DWqK-0GqeBC8EK9kNFw14q63RTyw0dDOUQWX0OVsw0pG3ITgUrrn7ii6agDQknA8N2FpIuvO8Jm6KaQRaD_dWnfwYcc1Mw-7fQYB2pmgFATqpsK0xzAQYGVkdg_I0C0A/s1600/IMG_2999.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693070645800810930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm38j6-v2Hz9DWqK-0GqeBC8EK9kNFw14q63RTyw0dDOUQWX0OVsw0pG3ITgUrrn7ii6agDQknA8N2FpIuvO8Jm6KaQRaD_dWnfwYcc1Mw-7fQYB2pmgFATqpsK0xzAQYGVkdg_I0C0A/s320/IMG_2999.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwswvQbnbh6eyhnBN1RJ92-1cVdY2I5OBmlsgo1a8Sfg5XVQrHoy4uQXy37O-coiUQmf1hNk35b1kYcDjPtPaV24XQPFzIiFmp3JGxBFbKoiiKUsfmM_9TnJoM_pSFsVTj_fkesPRsRw/s1600/IMG_2998.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693070636863618690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwswvQbnbh6eyhnBN1RJ92-1cVdY2I5OBmlsgo1a8Sfg5XVQrHoy4uQXy37O-coiUQmf1hNk35b1kYcDjPtPaV24XQPFzIiFmp3JGxBFbKoiiKUsfmM_9TnJoM_pSFsVTj_fkesPRsRw/s320/IMG_2998.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJvjx5MACm5q6PuYnalxYAxspo0yNIHGW7qRInTBcX0y8BRsYgxjSQ-pbzpdPrwCRaI76qmEzHCaigaVWtOn1i6zOM5eHap8lLZVVjZ6DTDntGEekcvWAQQT-sRoqorWLia2a3nNe6Pg/s1600/IMG_2997.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693070629735837778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJvjx5MACm5q6PuYnalxYAxspo0yNIHGW7qRInTBcX0y8BRsYgxjSQ-pbzpdPrwCRaI76qmEzHCaigaVWtOn1i6zOM5eHap8lLZVVjZ6DTDntGEekcvWAQQT-sRoqorWLia2a3nNe6Pg/s320/IMG_2997.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>Sarah Shepleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247957646539541493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71197739550665537.post-3415533423599586242012-01-02T07:46:00.000-08:002012-01-02T07:57:01.985-08:00pages for the Sketch book project<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPABlhPN65FDgLJ5uuaePu6gqsrPx1K8S0EG_EY5GTZPv8IZvrpKwwaAoeYczfcwCV79zeV8gdPlZW_70LCWi3X8lZtGEtO946LBwAEjPobdcGG65nRj1pz2vAuk4CornKdPRstYaFGg/s1600/IMG_2997.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693064173537340290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPABlhPN65FDgLJ5uuaePu6gqsrPx1K8S0EG_EY5GTZPv8IZvrpKwwaAoeYczfcwCV79zeV8gdPlZW_70LCWi3X8lZtGEtO946LBwAEjPobdcGG65nRj1pz2vAuk4CornKdPRstYaFGg/s320/IMG_2997.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>I have been working on putting together images for the Sketch Book project which is sponsored by the Brooklyn Art musuem and tours nationally. There will be an opening at Space Gallery in April ( Congree st. Portland, Maine) of a compilation of sketch books. In mine, I used monoprints and transfer images to create my pages loosely based on Thomas Merton's book THE BOOK OF HOURS and his concept of "Le temps vierge".An experience of time which is both full and empty."nowhereness in the middle of movement, a point of nothingness in the midst of being"- It is a time of openness to everything just as it is.</div>Sarah Shepleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247957646539541493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71197739550665537.post-32497707513381641012011-11-15T08:15:00.000-08:002011-11-15T08:34:37.100-08:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSqDUOXtLDSc_ksI_4mp0yXjkxCmUffxyhl1qBlvjL9dz5SKhg-u3BkSoaujT2neB2B84jZLrIbJxyPdpSI0551aLGN9rshg0vJ5-6OduALByAzR85bBZTW1ozLGWN9QpSeJSf7_ck9w/s1600/IMG_2766.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675261681835702610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSqDUOXtLDSc_ksI_4mp0yXjkxCmUffxyhl1qBlvjL9dz5SKhg-u3BkSoaujT2neB2B84jZLrIbJxyPdpSI0551aLGN9rshg0vJ5-6OduALByAzR85bBZTW1ozLGWN9QpSeJSf7_ck9w/s320/IMG_2766.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjInUExJflRaQdJsphpoJwcVhE0CWHUpNIPDVNbO8EtilU7e-sZiEWCvIaVFcXSbTWAfjDoNtFMFScIWfdEpnyq_8r3krr_g9qVkumzfC-rTN3bpchEm2VRhsGA8-cUrXAW7WXK3hh4hw/s1600/IMG_2763.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675261288903693858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjInUExJflRaQdJsphpoJwcVhE0CWHUpNIPDVNbO8EtilU7e-sZiEWCvIaVFcXSbTWAfjDoNtFMFScIWfdEpnyq_8r3krr_g9qVkumzfC-rTN3bpchEm2VRhsGA8-cUrXAW7WXK3hh4hw/s320/IMG_2763.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf3PaUx31FTM2O-95Sirk010nL2agGTmoBIGcZTaK44hqCehV1zRWvGKvxDgpd-bDvFy1gIwm5ELNAarRYqSKOU4jx6KKH2wGYYidKOXKez5RPX2ypEgqGjmdQrNU-AKXi-i11tGEvgw/s1600/IMG_2768.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675260842172111826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf3PaUx31FTM2O-95Sirk010nL2agGTmoBIGcZTaK44hqCehV1zRWvGKvxDgpd-bDvFy1gIwm5ELNAarRYqSKOU4jx6KKH2wGYYidKOXKez5RPX2ypEgqGjmdQrNU-AKXi-i11tGEvgw/s320/IMG_2768.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHAsIWAFlL64IsmTx6YAiURNjbUXtwJU9U306z-sNbzfrbo7Pbk4JiLVUcBE0WmTAlj5gxxEcwi5KJl5-k6BKku1WvFBlTBXPijetLC2FAvVysLI4jPH7wEBX1qephsBDggyxg4ohroQ/s1600/IMG_2755.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675260312445683618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHAsIWAFlL64IsmTx6YAiURNjbUXtwJU9U306z-sNbzfrbo7Pbk4JiLVUcBE0WmTAlj5gxxEcwi5KJl5-k6BKku1WvFBlTBXPijetLC2FAvVysLI4jPH7wEBX1qephsBDggyxg4ohroQ/s320/IMG_2755.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4U2oDWDICyAzsPEUIUr1PQ-n2_gRDzEvUuWyjtH3XeuOy-7_QQnOn-w4Oel40yoLGpxEFf5dMCrwe5kl7_m-AgQJyG_x3IRLW-OB-d3ftp9uopW2ffG-n6BAMPRuKLr7xxob4uHrEtg/s1600/IMG_2758.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675259899210259410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4U2oDWDICyAzsPEUIUr1PQ-n2_gRDzEvUuWyjtH3XeuOy-7_QQnOn-w4Oel40yoLGpxEFf5dMCrwe5kl7_m-AgQJyG_x3IRLW-OB-d3ftp9uopW2ffG-n6BAMPRuKLr7xxob4uHrEtg/s320/IMG_2758.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>These are images of some new work. Monoprints and collage with transparent papers. A friend came to "play" in my studio a few weeks ago. I wanted to create some fresh, new pieces that were loose, fast and coming from a place of "non-attachment"-what a feat for an artist such as myself. I cut out 8"x8" squares of Italian drawing paper, and starting furiously painting /collaging, stamping, frisket etc.. I have created many many pieces, but as I remind myself, If I love a few ,that is a gift. I decided to incorporate the raven in all -"She knows" would be the title to these images. Also, I was in portland the other day and noticed some ginko trees. I collected many leaves and have been printing with them. OH, I doubt I would ever get tired of that shape. so the work evolves...ginkos and raven.</div></div></div></div></div>Sarah Shepleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247957646539541493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71197739550665537.post-61077363495113580072011-08-12T08:00:00.000-07:002011-08-12T08:14:46.592-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiysznH7zx0EYBNX0oDOTw4GXvz4toMPh03PtsQr3xNAjByE-N_HMbQxOrGqDgDpbxwUtXaNSiK-5BszeFZQohzWl8deMisxsq-6GulJom13fqB-PsTbRtRB8X09VhGjwmgQY8kGM8vRw/s1600/IMG_0420.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiysznH7zx0EYBNX0oDOTw4GXvz4toMPh03PtsQr3xNAjByE-N_HMbQxOrGqDgDpbxwUtXaNSiK-5BszeFZQohzWl8deMisxsq-6GulJom13fqB-PsTbRtRB8X09VhGjwmgQY8kGM8vRw/s320/IMG_0420.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639987823395977218" /></a>
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<br />These images represent new work created for a one woman show at the Deertrees Theatre in Harrison Maine Summer of 2011. The title of the show is "Liminal" referring to a state of feeling in between. They are are mixed media pieces, monoprints with collograph and silkscreen along with transfer papers. I have enjoyed the process of collaging these pieces and the work continues to evolve as I prepare for new shows in the fall. This was a successful showing of work for me culminating in 7 sold prints. I love the dreamy, transparent feel of the monoprints using Akua inks which are soy based, non toxic inks.Sarah Shepleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247957646539541493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71197739550665537.post-81157217173358488492011-04-01T08:49:00.000-07:002011-04-01T09:08:05.731-07:00new jewelry designs<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD7FJYW4dlbQoUd8kZJENwcravYOdQfWlBj5FIyYuOLlwO6JQCiFPmPZe-v3RSmGFeSZQKubshDRsB3_FyJTeFsA_d1mllmouK00P8C3zpga47p67nwmgEz5KDZWvBKMfgECw7jVfa3w/s1600/IMG_1159.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590645799220043730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD7FJYW4dlbQoUd8kZJENwcravYOdQfWlBj5FIyYuOLlwO6JQCiFPmPZe-v3RSmGFeSZQKubshDRsB3_FyJTeFsA_d1mllmouK00P8C3zpga47p67nwmgEz5KDZWvBKMfgECw7jVfa3w/s320/IMG_1159.JPG" border="0" /></a> <br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTz4iqKnMjW2EHfgYBt8L_eqpFnh0zf8f4OghW8BRKio5syvoE_ahANqnfIcvXCf3x_tDtkSyNwHpvIiLv8R2gBNYQ2YGKnzkk4LIW8e2Nk9O_-lq_oZUxHbE_JrS0w1PigLggE6GQXg/s1600/IMG_1153.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590645795428214306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTz4iqKnMjW2EHfgYBt8L_eqpFnh0zf8f4OghW8BRKio5syvoE_ahANqnfIcvXCf3x_tDtkSyNwHpvIiLv8R2gBNYQ2YGKnzkk4LIW8e2Nk9O_-lq_oZUxHbE_JrS0w1PigLggE6GQXg/s320/IMG_1153.JPG" border="0" /></a> <br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDiA_tk59Gp3Q8xF8MEMNPYvyMvuSUqpSDYjBvPBKn0AZnUXjY6cN9p3WoA7LJz9puS8p4htirVC28T4R5mhq6G8VCpIn9dWGgr2p6NCyHJcDA6fyP5xBcSRaT9Gu1VQ0RZb9gDqBv7A/s1600/IMG_1152.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590645786366792834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDiA_tk59Gp3Q8xF8MEMNPYvyMvuSUqpSDYjBvPBKn0AZnUXjY6cN9p3WoA7LJz9puS8p4htirVC28T4R5mhq6G8VCpIn9dWGgr2p6NCyHJcDA6fyP5xBcSRaT9Gu1VQ0RZb9gDqBv7A/s320/IMG_1152.JPG" border="0" /></a> <br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmkXsLOnEu1I1lBI8ZCUUFhza5ipoTFfPFNbG6bVajr-Fxr_LFbEepfBKTvlyUgVs1wZRHqgkWPOjljgukJDcBKy_htvSDymRdW5sN6Y3idQGtQHBTaDWBSHKheepypzkk9Y8MceKyOQ/s1600/IMG_1169.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590645775733377090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmkXsLOnEu1I1lBI8ZCUUFhza5ipoTFfPFNbG6bVajr-Fxr_LFbEepfBKTvlyUgVs1wZRHqgkWPOjljgukJDcBKy_htvSDymRdW5sN6Y3idQGtQHBTaDWBSHKheepypzkk9Y8MceKyOQ/s320/IMG_1169.JPG" border="0" /></a> <br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcfwJ-Rm7bqacuriZnl-4G33IvvOMqs90QNjpb8vG3LggRFUSUNdNnFVQOWVl-R28ADOGAZLM6FTkhu3bsTjXrf9Yk3g4pblSDzPyUzLzjy2o_L0IJ_-a5PyKJiqMbAhyC2YDe85MVeA/s1600/IMG_1168_1.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590645767075193266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcfwJ-Rm7bqacuriZnl-4G33IvvOMqs90QNjpb8vG3LggRFUSUNdNnFVQOWVl-R28ADOGAZLM6FTkhu3bsTjXrf9Yk3g4pblSDzPyUzLzjy2o_L0IJ_-a5PyKJiqMbAhyC2YDe85MVeA/s320/IMG_1168_1.JPG" border="0" /></a> <br /><div>I started making jewelry (again) as a fundraiser for a trip to China this April. </div><br /><div>They are made out of mat board and covered with handmade as well as Japanese screen rpinted papers. All the "parts" are cold connected with gold or silver wire, all ear findings are gold filled or sterling silver. Very light weight and affordable- waerable art!</div></div></div></div></div>Sarah Shepleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247957646539541493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71197739550665537.post-35431959211935794372010-11-14T17:18:00.000-08:002010-11-14T17:30:45.623-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgagIxYPLqbZUtk8r3eKfEIDzo8J97kyw1Og0z4IqF2Ih3Mr5i_WqpAquz2K3JbZRJvdXaU3dHopojxvTeJS91ZLuE5lpymcrIJTuaANAZZpkOUT3MXIZlgAP5MndceACDOnyK_bRC24w/s1600/IMG_0997.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgagIxYPLqbZUtk8r3eKfEIDzo8J97kyw1Og0z4IqF2Ih3Mr5i_WqpAquz2K3JbZRJvdXaU3dHopojxvTeJS91ZLuE5lpymcrIJTuaANAZZpkOUT3MXIZlgAP5MndceACDOnyK_bRC24w/s320/IMG_0997.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539582734019740418" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwV8_qI4kAkuM9IDkRbti6l0XKK2SSZg1PNq6bUcJ35ZFYm8gqnYa_FqfJHDoa-9UFAn8Wj0ilVsuKAtQdbVMfn5qOOokdDTNjKvnr6CYMBUTXtCBNbPbrPsOEShagosLOnd7tjMxysg/s1600/IMG_0996.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwV8_qI4kAkuM9IDkRbti6l0XKK2SSZg1PNq6bUcJ35ZFYm8gqnYa_FqfJHDoa-9UFAn8Wj0ilVsuKAtQdbVMfn5qOOokdDTNjKvnr6CYMBUTXtCBNbPbrPsOEShagosLOnd7tjMxysg/s320/IMG_0996.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539582725549233378" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjftpS1VQBlYDZsFquAtv1ASJ8xgoDrjcEvVVlYdRnoLgMYXBGgMk10GDOm_zE6AJEsllqzhoJpZw_icq7ftlK59HE0ml4l6NU0UCF-WxMdNomIJEsHPCCBrFH_qu5LxfqYVwXsvzruUA/s1600/IMG_0994.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjftpS1VQBlYDZsFquAtv1ASJ8xgoDrjcEvVVlYdRnoLgMYXBGgMk10GDOm_zE6AJEsllqzhoJpZw_icq7ftlK59HE0ml4l6NU0UCF-WxMdNomIJEsHPCCBrFH_qu5LxfqYVwXsvzruUA/s320/IMG_0994.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539582719309458034" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPn-hXkYRMGvN7UWeOzS2894NoECrB68cJ1aDfZazfHiQfOTSi4UO3RL9GlpwN0-JawLHrysM-wmr273elemJ6U1xr3BaHkZYn_Iq5YHnj85CIK1f2IAOVx3y6Cy4gQ6wjo7_LAIzQzw/s1600/IMG_0993.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPn-hXkYRMGvN7UWeOzS2894NoECrB68cJ1aDfZazfHiQfOTSi4UO3RL9GlpwN0-JawLHrysM-wmr273elemJ6U1xr3BaHkZYn_Iq5YHnj85CIK1f2IAOVx3y6Cy4gQ6wjo7_LAIzQzw/s320/IMG_0993.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539582714819145538" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQAPJdBTrP-7FElCKuw3BehIw9p_WSrFR2vmLa-3iI7jqcQzbKRqm715YI2FZJLFIKbhXZhv_vLuTIoYUhEdEO7q9jPcvkkdYUzUKttT8T385yOdanlHiU6obXCyU8Fc-F9bog-S-ITA/s1600/IMG_1000.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQAPJdBTrP-7FElCKuw3BehIw9p_WSrFR2vmLa-3iI7jqcQzbKRqm715YI2FZJLFIKbhXZhv_vLuTIoYUhEdEO7q9jPcvkkdYUzUKttT8T385yOdanlHiU6obXCyU8Fc-F9bog-S-ITA/s320/IMG_1000.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539582711909773762" /></a><br />These "Illuminated" cards were created for a sacred arts project for the Chaplaincy Institute of Maine where I am a second year student. (www.chimeofmaine.org); They are postcard size and include silkscreen, collographs, sewing with gold thread, and collage with transparency papers. I print the text onto label paper. These images represent 1/4 of what I have created for this project- of corse, I keep sending them off to people- which keeps me creating more.Sarah Shepleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247957646539541493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71197739550665537.post-28978133718531005602010-11-14T16:52:00.000-08:002010-11-14T17:02:15.745-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMHrLmbTet-NfIXpTypZ6Sgx80h8vtbfHhOnTEoS9Z08ExZPL7hjy4iQy453XWJHgjqqrdrBRTbAvRD917QyPw-djcyebKXXcGA7YUkCQWJmoaGb9aPchGntq977Jvb8QJQSi9XLZHEQ/s1600/IMG_0989.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMHrLmbTet-NfIXpTypZ6Sgx80h8vtbfHhOnTEoS9Z08ExZPL7hjy4iQy453XWJHgjqqrdrBRTbAvRD917QyPw-djcyebKXXcGA7YUkCQWJmoaGb9aPchGntq977Jvb8QJQSi9XLZHEQ/s320/IMG_0989.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539575313580369266" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMdAK0KI96m6pInKEjd0YeYat1bSyV-Q55IKMhhLEZ8mws0mUUVxbjfGxHaXenpRMe0U4JMxdYESW0yM9gyn3RB-6saDlNIQwDL6hjP-sPA7CuheNGzl3O-ojC-oVwZPf33H3O3jEDaw/s1600/IMG_0985.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMdAK0KI96m6pInKEjd0YeYat1bSyV-Q55IKMhhLEZ8mws0mUUVxbjfGxHaXenpRMe0U4JMxdYESW0yM9gyn3RB-6saDlNIQwDL6hjP-sPA7CuheNGzl3O-ojC-oVwZPf33H3O3jEDaw/s320/IMG_0985.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539575309954862546" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-H3Rkuev7EgdCq5NpzsXlemLr8kre9ngI680dWKRINsqYivaKUvjeDR6LXm9ZPtn2CUM0Dur7-GmtPcjFDpPymPZ-qQuyOPisakVJZX5iEhGK-m7D7EpgtZhp4_Mh57QcyiMUSSYoLw/s1600/IMG_0978.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-H3Rkuev7EgdCq5NpzsXlemLr8kre9ngI680dWKRINsqYivaKUvjeDR6LXm9ZPtn2CUM0Dur7-GmtPcjFDpPymPZ-qQuyOPisakVJZX5iEhGK-m7D7EpgtZhp4_Mh57QcyiMUSSYoLw/s320/IMG_0978.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539575304120819762" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg61aKL0WInexdH7Uq5mHm6DtoJ8xbrbVKt0ERcmWo2MIzWqNhoYRNP_DiLKHgqEraLW8_TGcwopeBJjCtyL-gxgmoc3DhbFO59iIS04HoBrn_F-WWtWwZzrk3_OwqnMP45oRTKOy4aeA/s1600/IMG_0984.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg61aKL0WInexdH7Uq5mHm6DtoJ8xbrbVKt0ERcmWo2MIzWqNhoYRNP_DiLKHgqEraLW8_TGcwopeBJjCtyL-gxgmoc3DhbFO59iIS04HoBrn_F-WWtWwZzrk3_OwqnMP45oRTKOy4aeA/s320/IMG_0984.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539575297766953362" /></a><br />Images from a Book arts class I taught this saturday in Norway, Me. at the Commons Art collective. A wonderful group of women who created gorgeous book altars...Sarah Shepleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247957646539541493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71197739550665537.post-43836908345786044022010-02-28T08:42:00.000-08:002010-02-28T08:45:21.203-08:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi14rPnaMVUE5hksEHf-n1d0wwCBen18uuMneQMLOngrBC6nI9gkQhZRqxgR6meBCWMOPLlMECTdb-uC3XbhlqrctrVKk8oa6Uxs8CGIhfZqDK0dtCpb3vUg_gsZiORO_LjJVGVpH8Wxg/s1600-h/IMG_7737.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443336187218480706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi14rPnaMVUE5hksEHf-n1d0wwCBen18uuMneQMLOngrBC6nI9gkQhZRqxgR6meBCWMOPLlMECTdb-uC3XbhlqrctrVKk8oa6Uxs8CGIhfZqDK0dtCpb3vUg_gsZiORO_LjJVGVpH8Wxg/s320/IMG_7737.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>Sarah Shepleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247957646539541493noreply@blogger.com0