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.

new jewelry designs

I started making jewelry (again) as a fundraiser for a trip to China this April.

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!

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.

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...

BOOK ARTS CLASS
Saturday, March 27th -9:30-4:00
Commons Art Collective, Norway,Me

We will create a four paneled Book, which contains two signatures inside. Time will be spent embellishing papers with simple printmaking techniques, and the use of transparent papers. A simple book form, but plenty of materials provided to embellish. Focus on form as well as design. No experience is necessary and all materials provided. Cost $68-for the day, a deposit of $20- holds space. Limited to 10 participants.
FMI and to send deposit by March 16th:
Sarah Shepley 213 Halls Pond rd. South Paris, Me. 04281
s.shepley@roadrunner.com; www.shepleydesigns.com;
207-743-0167-207-890-4960