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I Love Art, Adore the Handmade and Treasure the Vintage. I am the Fun Mom, the Silly Friend and the Writer who wants to make more room for beauty in the everyday.

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Monday, June 11, 2012

Fabric Marries Paper


Julie Arkell's work is as darling and compelling as the artist herself. Each creation launches story and memory in fabric and paper, with a sweetness that is true.




Her word brooches catapult me...


Here's Julie at her last visit to one of our Art Girls' RoadShow events in Warwick, NY our recent gallery event sporting layers of color and vintage garb. She is an absolute gem, and her renown as an artist, though well earned, is humbly acknowledged.




















I am smitten with her work. She marries textiles and paper in an utterly fetching manner and style. Her pieces have a lightness, a sincerity and an honesty of spirit, as does the artist herself.




























...doll brooches and people pins each have their own story...Julie brought this grouping to our recent event...some remain available.











Julie's work translates her personal style and capacity to pluck sentiment from memory, a wisp of fabric or a stitch...








Julie's book shows her work and studio and it explores her inspirations...we have 6 copies still available...it's out of print, so you might want to put it on your shelf while we still have them to share...



















Her sweet creatures speak volumes in texture and tone...I am thrilled to be her friend and to offer her work. I miss you Julie...

xxoo Jen

1 comment:

Lana Manis said...

Julie's work looks so happy and whimsical! I can't help but smile when I see it. :)


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