Inside the Artist's Studio...
Jennie's new goal...
To create a minimum of two works a week (no restriction on size,
medium, or time), giving her a total of 68 works (34 weeks left of 2011, x
2).
Below are the first two paintings completed towards this goal. For more artwork, and Jennie's take on this lofty aspiration, follow her progress on TraillWorks: The Blog.
Mini Perker, Oil on Matboard, 5.25" x 5.25"
©2011 Jennie Traill Schaeffer
Ringo, Oil on Matboard, 5.25" x 5.25"
©2011 Jennie Traill Schaeffer
June, Oil on Canvas Panel, 9" x 12",
©2011 Jennie Traill Schaeffer Private Collection
The above portrait Jennie painted for Mother Moon Baby Boutique owner, Leigh Pecoriello, to celebrate her business's relocation this year. Leigh was so excited, she plans to frame it and hang the portrait of her daughter at Mother Moon. Stop by and see her store and the painting in person soon!
Jennie now has two of her original paintings available as Giclée reproductions, Tied and Released #3, and Jersey Blue. Both are available for purchase at TraillWorks, or can be reserved by email or phone, 973-383-1307.
Tied and Released #3, Limited Edition Giclée (75 total),
13 7/8" x 6 3/4", ©2010 Jennie Traill Schaeffer
Un-matted prints on 100% Cotton Rag paper,
with a one inch white border,
hand signed / numbered by the artist
email for pricing and ordering info.
Jersey Blue, Limited Edition Giclée (75 total), 12" x 8",
©2008 Jennie Traill Schaeffer. Original Sold
Un-matted prints on 100% Cotton Rag paper,
with a one inch white border,
hand signed / numbered by the artist
email for pricing and ordering info.
Tied and Release #3 was just released, with the first print awarded to Brienne Rosner, our lucky contest winner! Brienne completed our January newsletter survey, and was chosen at random to receive this prize.
Congratulations Brienne!
Look for more contests in the future for your chance to win some great prizes!
*** A
10% discount was also offered to anyone who completed the survey. Due
to some technical difficulties, as noted in last month's newsletter we
were unable to identify everyone that took the survey. Please contact
Jennie at Jennie@traillworks.com to claim your certificate!
Current commission...
The two images below show Jennie's process from initial drawing and wash of color, to the beginning stages of color blocking and adding detail. This painting is a current commission, an homage to Jennie's client's Grandmother's kitchen, including her Cosco step stool, Hoosier cabinet,
mini percolator, and glass / chrome sugar bowl. Continue to follow her progress on Facebook and on TraillWorks: The Blog.
TraillWorks is now renting space by appointment!
Last Sunday, Sabrina Kuratana of A Cake Dream, and Robert Calabrese of Robert Edward Woodworking did just that. The duo paid a visit to TraillWorks to photograph their latest creation constructed from sugar and wood, "Crooked Cake and Squiggle Cake." (below) More information and examples of the photographs they took are available here.
Please email Jennie for information regarding renting space.
3rd Annual Student Exhibition
The Opening reception for TraillWorks' 3rd Annual Exhibition was Saturday, March 12th when friends and families of Jennie's students gathered to celebrate their achievements! In addition to some great artwork, there was also a contest judged by the guests for the most artistically presented sweet or savory food item made for the occasion.
We would like to Congratulate the first place winner, Madison Chymiy for her painted heart cookies!
Madison chose to receive a gift certificate to an art store for her prize. Second place went to Phillip Nezamis, third place to Jessica Sparling & The Manning family, and a participatory prize to Dr. Shaw. Additional photographs of the other entries, prize information and Jennie's thoughts about the show can be found on TraillWorks' Facebook page and on TraillWorks: The Blog.
(Above) Madison Chymiy
(Above) Madison's winning heart cookies!
(Above) Some of Jennie's Saturday Art Students
(Above from left to right) Artwork by Monica Solano, Alyse Delaney, and Laurel O'Rourke
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Exhibitions and Receptions
The Shaw family at March 12th's opening reception for
TraillWorks' 3rd Annual Student Exhibition
- Saturday, March 12th - Saturday, April 2nd - TraillWorks 3rd Annual Student Exhibition This exhibit includes more than 15 students' works that have been completed from 2010 - the present. Additional photos and information can be found here.
 Thursday, March 31st - 6-7pm 2011 Youth Art Month Opening Reception at the Newton, NJ County Courthouse. Six TraillWorks students will be exhibiting this year, including: William Somma, Rachel Young, Phillip and Phoebe Nezamis, and Noa Shaw. Click the icon at right for further information regarding Youth Art Month.
Karin Lowney-Seed, "You're So Vain", 36" x 36", $1,595
- Saturday, May 14th - 5 - 8pm Karin Lowney-Seed Opening Reception coinciding with Newton's Tour of Art. Exhibit runs from May 1st - June 25th.
- "Goddesses
of the House", an upcoming exhibit just planned for the summer, featuring the works of Linda Vonderschmidt-LaStella of Earthsongs Studio and Amy Spaans Brooks of Paradise Glass both in
Metuchen, NJ, and Jennie. Stay tuned for more info!
In light of the recent disasters in Japan, TraillWorks is joining in a blogosphere effort, started by Utterly Engaged and Ever Ours, both wedding bloggers, to raise money for Japan through ShelterBox, one of the first non-profits asked by Japan for assistance immediately following the earthquake. Please continue reading, and if you haven't already donated, information on how to do so can be found on Jennie's blog.
Jennie is donating a small work to be auctioned off at the Butterfly Art
Exhibit and Sale presented by the Sussex County Arts and Heritage Council, Wednesday March, 30th, from 4:00 -7:00pm at 61 Spring Street, Newton, NJ. All proceeds will go to benefit both the Joseph T. Quinlan Bereavement Center and the Sussex County Arts and Heritage Council. Jennie will be posting the new work on her blog soon.
Congratulations Jennie!
Congratulations to Jennie for her sale of all four paintings sold at Open that Bottle Night to benefit Project Self-Sufficiency! The above photograph was taken by Rob Yaskovic of Jennie's Jersey Blue which
was auctioned off to the highest bidder that evening, after some
enticement to up the bid with fresh blueberry jelly from a guest.
Upcoming Events at TraillWorks
September 24th - Hope Throws Her Heart Away - Performed by three actors playing one person, HOPE THROWS HER HEART AWAY traces a woman's  emergence from feisty child to compliant young adult to self-contented woman. A staged Concert reading performed by Professional Actors, Talk-Back, and Reception with the Playwright & Actors! (Admission by donation) Times TBD, but likely in the evening.
*** We are also working on a companion exhibition featuring Women Artist's interpretation of Hope Throws Her Heart Away for September/October.
Keep in mind this also falls during the 40th Annual Peters Valley Craft Fair at the Sussex County Fairgrounds, Augusta, NJ. More information can be found by clicking here. Saturday (10am - 6pm) & Sunday (10am - 5pm). It's a great reason to spend the weekend away!
TraillWorks Welcomes new intern
Tim Conkling!
Tim is currently enrolled at Sussex County Community
College
as a Graphic Design student, and will be joining TraillWorks as an
intern this semester. He is a Newton High School graduate and wishes to
pursue Web Design as his future profession. Tim will be at TraillWorks
three hours per week, and will be assisting Jennie in designing and
publishing a book on Blurb for Wedding Cake Portraits. Welcome Tim! We are thrilled to have added an additional member to the TraillWorks team.
Starting April 10th, TraillWorks will now be open from 11-4pm on Sundays! The snow has finally melted, and Spring is here! Enjoy all that Spring St. has to offer, and make Sundays a day of good food, fun shops, and great art!
Savor Spring Street on 2nd Saturday
Shops and Galleries open late
Art | Music | Food
- Friday, April 1st - We'd like to welcome our friends Sara and Jim Megletti to this end of Spring Street. PB&J Stores, offering designer handbags, jewelry and more, will be moving from the Springboard Shoppes to 219 Spring Street, a much larger location directly across from TraillWorks! More information, and their online store can be found by clicking here.
- April 16th - May 21 - 24th Annual Skylands Art Exhibit
 - Opening reception on Saturday, April 16
th from 5-8pm at the Sussex County Arts and Heritage Council Gallery located at 133 Spring Street in Newton, NJ. This juried exhibition continues to present a discriminating selection of talented local and regional artists working in all media. Congratulations to Jennie for the acceptance of her painting Tied and Released #3! Join Jennie and many talented artists at their champagne reception.
 Saturday, May 14th - Newton Spring Tour of Art 2011 - The 2nd Saturday event kicks off with an evening reception on May 14. Tour of Art is a week-long art exhibit and sale that invites the public to browse, shop and dine for art on Spring Street in Newton's Historic District.
TraillWorks' artist will be Karin Lowney-Seed. An Opening Reception is planned to coincide on the evening of May 14. More information to come. Please visit Karin's website to get a preview of her work.
*** Change in Spring Street Parking - Effective
March 28th***
After recommendations from a town-wide circulation
study, Spring Street parking will now be designated one-hour parking. If
you are visiting and staying in town longer than an
hour, please park on side streets or in municipal lots. There are
several convenient lots within close proximity to TraillWorks - Union
Place / Spring Street and next to the theater. The Police Department and Parking Authority will be informing patrons of
the change with flyers throughout local businesses on Spring Street.
Enforcement activities will involve initial warning notifications if
cars are parked longer than one-hour. More information can be found on Newton, NJ's Official website.
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Spring Green, Earthy Stones and Silver
Earth-inspired pieces by Two of TraillWorks' Jewelry Artists
Martha Traill Schaeffer
Maybe it's the thought of Spring time and no more snow that's makes Martha's new line of jewelry seem earthier than usual. I'm really enjoying it to say the least! Come visit us at TraillWorks, and try a piece on.
Sterling Silver Earrings $48.
Sterling Silver discs, stone rondelles,
sterling beads and components
Macrame cord necklace $45
Macrame cord with quartz closure. Sterling components with jasper,
amazonite and turquoise stones
Sterling Silver bracelet with stones $75.
Sterling Silver discs with Sterling wire.
Coils, stones, ceramic, Sterling beads and spacers on a
Sterling covered wire and clasp.
Liesl Carlson Jewelry
The below image is a reminder of the beautiful jewelry Liesl Carlson designs. Jennie wore this piece the other day with a green v-neck ti-shirt and pink shrug. Liesl's jewelry is fantastic whether dressed down or up. And, it's not too early to start thinking about Mother's Day! We have a stunning selection of earrings, rings and necklaces at TraillWorks.
Learn more about Liesl's process, studio tips, and new pieces on her blog: L Carlson Jewelry.
Sterling silver hollow form and found stone from MA on rubber cord, $240
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