Inside the Artist's Studio...
Completed Commission
Jennie just finished a commission entitled, "Sweet Memories," an homage to her client's Grandmother's kitchen, including her Cosco
step stool, Hoosier cabinet, mini percolator, and glass / chrome sugar
bowl. You can see the stages the painting has gone through from start to finish on her Facebook page.
Sweet Memories, 18" x 30", Oil on Stretched Linen,
©2011 Jennie Traill Schaeffer.
Completed 4/21/11 for a private commission.
Self Portrait
Below is a small self portrait that Jennie has been working on in-between commissions. This is the first time she has attempted to paint herself since college and has found it to be quite the challenge! It has gone through many alterations, even since this photograph was taken. Stay tuned for all the images and a blog post from Jennie with the completed self portrait!
Self Portrait, 6" x 8", Oil on Panel, In Progress,
©2011 Jennie Traill Schaeffer
Marcin and Aga, local photographers of AGAiMAGES stopped by TraillWorks for a visit a few weeks ago, and Marcin snapped the photo of Jennie's self portrait in her studio, as seen below.
©2011 Marcin, of AGAiMAGES.
Wedding Cake Portraits...
Art Meets Weddings
During the time Jennie has been painting Wedding Cake Portraits,
she has gained many wonderful clients, and met some interesting people
from the wedding industry. Recently on Wednesdays she has started profiling them and writing about how they've
collaborated and developed business together, through weddings and art! Both blog posts can be read in their completion by clicking on the the pictures below.
December 31, 2004, Oil on Panel, 12" x 18",
©2010 Jennie Traill Schaeffer,
Collection of Owner of Yaskovic Wedding & Portrait
Progress on a new Wedding Cake Portrait - this is a gift from Jennie and her husband to his colleague at work who married last year.
Inspired by Italian artist, Archimboldo who made human-like heads from elements of nature, students designed their own interpretations. More images of new and past student artwork can be seen in TraillWorks Student Work album on Facebook.
Crystal Man, Watercolor on Board, 12" x 20",
©2011 Noa Shaw, Age 10
Community Outreach
Apron Wings,
Ceramic paint on tile, 6" x 6"
©2011 Jennie Traill Schaeffer
$125
 The Joseph T. Quinlan Bereavement Center in cooperation with the Sussex County Arts and Heritage Council hosted a fundraiser on March 30th to celebrate the facility's grand opening. Artists were asked to contribute a work of art based on the theme of butterflies, the center's symbol. Jennie painted, "Apron Wings" to be part of a silent auction held with the proceeds benefiting both the Arts Council and the Bereavement C
enter.
The
Joseph T. Bereavement Center is partnered with the Karen Ann Quinlan
Hospice, both in Newton. To learn more about the services offered please
visit their website. Unfortunately , the tile did not sell that evening and will be available for purchase at TraillWorks.
TraillWorks announces its first "Art Partner"
Andre's has agreed to be TraillWorks' first "Art Partner" for the upcoming exhibit featuring artist, Karin Lowney-
Seed
opening on May 14th. As "Art Partner" for this two-month long show,
Andre's will provide edibles and wine for our reception on May 14th, in exchange for promotion of the restaurant throughout the duration of
the exhibit! Additionally, TraillWorks is going to purchase a gift certificate to Andre's Restaurant to give away to a lucky guest in a random drawing the evening of the opening.
 More information on our new "Art Partner" program including photos of the delicious food Andre's serves can be found on TraillWorks: The Blog.
Congratulations to
Martha C. Hall, Brenda Decker,
and Jennie Traill Schaeffer!
We'd like to congratulate our friend Martha C. Hall on receiving the Judge's Award at the Machine Quilters Exposition in Hampton Falls, NH. Her piece was made with hand
dyed cotton, and painted with thickened dye, fabric paint and
oil paint sticks. A machine was used to piece together, appliqué, and quilt. "Little Peace In 2 4 U" was made to pay homage to jazz violinist Stephane Grappelli (1908-1997).
Little Peace In 2 4 U
37" x 57.5"
© 2010 Martha C. Hall
Congratulations also goes out to guest artist, Brenda Decker for winning second place Jennie Traill Schaeffer
for winning the George W. Morville Award at the Skylands Juried Show on
Saturday, April 16th at the Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council
Gallery. The exhibit featuring over 70 talented artists runs through May
21st.
Tied and Released #3,
Oil on Panel, 24" x 12", © 2010 Jennie Traill Schaeffer
Composition 918,
Acrylic on Wood, 21" x 25"
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Exhibitions and Receptions
© Karin Lowney-Seed, "Rose Water"
Karin Lowney Seed: Recent Works
May 1 - June 25
Opening Reception - Saturday, May 14th - 5 - 8pm
"I
have traveled through many ways of telling my artistic stories and currently
feel I have found the rhythm and clarity for my vision and style. The energy
within my new series of "Roses" and "Landscapes" is taking me on a very
exciting journey," Karin Lowney-Seed.
We're very excited about Karin's upcoming premier show at TraillWorks. Karin and Jennie will be hanging the show on Saturday; the show will be up on Sunday. To learn more about Karin, her work, and the exhibit, read the complete press  release. This exhibit also launches our new "Art Partner" program with Andre's Restaurant and Wine Boutique providing edibles and wine at the May 14th opening reception.
Please join us on Saturday, May 14th from 5 - 8pm as we celebrate the work of Karin Lowney-Seed at TraillWorks. Stay the evening and take the Tour of Art, featuring over 20 artists at a variety of boutiques, restaurants, and galleries on Spring Street. Pick up a map at TraillWorks.
Spoil her this Mother's Day with a work of art for the home or for her from TraillWorks! Has she had her eye on something special in the gallery?
Maybe a piece of jewelry, or a painting? Just this week we've gotten new works by Brenda Decker, Phylis Barfoot, and have welcomed a new jewelry artist, Emily Bittner, to the gallery. Take a look at our galleries on Facebook
for a sampling of the selection of unique, handmade and crafted gifts. Below are just a few examples of the
artists' work we carry. Click on an artist's name below, and you will be
redirected to their individual album on Facebook. Please contact us if you're interested in any pieces as we yet to have the capability for online shopping (we're working on that with the new web site). Or better yet, come in person and
take a look around! Remember, gift certificates are always available at TraillWorks.
Emily Bittner - Polymer Clay Image Transfer Jewelry & Other Gifts
Emily Bittner, of Wantage, NJ, has found her niche as a polymer clay artist/designer. Her collections include jewelry, business card holders, compact mirrors, wine charms, and hairpieces made from a polymer transfer technique offering a nod to a treasured past combined with modern design elements. Her work is featured in several boutiques across the country, including the Montclair Art Museum Gift Shop and she is also a member of NJPCG, (NJ Polymer Clay Guild).
Liesl Carlson - Exquisitely hand-crafted silver.
Studio jeweler Liesl Carlson resides in central Massachusetts where she draws inspiration from the shimmering snow-covered New England landscapes. She has appeared in many publications, most notably 30 Minute Earings due out in July 2010.
Martha Traill Schaeffer - A marriage of natural and geometric forms in silver.
 Metalsmith Martha Traill Schaeffer
resides in Easton Pennsylvania, and is known to Jennie as "mom." Her
jewelry explores ways of fabricating both fine and sterling silver,
natural stones and beads. Jennie is thrilled to be exhibiting her
mother's work for the first time in over thirty years! Martha has
several new pieces including two rings made from recycled silver, a copper bangle, and two
pendants.
Phylis Barfoot - Hand-painted and Dyed Silk Scarves
 Barfoot
has studied the Japanese Art Of Shibori with master Yoshiko Wada in
addition to having spent time in study at Peter's Valley Craft Center.  "My
passion for color, light, texture and contrast come from my natural
surroundings. The reflection of river rocks in a stream, the veins and
translucency of dragonfly wings, the richness of moss on ageless
granite, or the brilliant colors of ocean fish among a coral reef . .
[influences her designs]."
Brenda Decker - Vivid Abstract Acrylic Paintings, Gelatin Monotypes, and Realistic Landscapes
 Award-winning artist, Brenda Decker, of Stockholm, NJ, is a multi-talented
painter and printmaker, skilled in both abstract and realistic
approaches. Known in particular for her vividly textured, abstract
gelatin print monotype. Brenda has exhibited locally at the Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council Gallery, the former Gallery by the Green, Art at the Mill of Lafayette, and Hilltop Country Day School in Sparta. She has also had the honor of acceptance in several juried art show.
Martha C. Hall - Small Fiber Art Quilts
Martha C. Hall is a fabric artist and quilt maker working in northwest
New Jersey. She uses hand dyed fabrics, sometimes combined with
unconventional elements, to create one-of-a-kind contemporary wall
quilts. Martha's inherent love of color is evident throughout her work.
David Ohlerking - Expressionistic Streetscapes in Oil
 Born in Omaha, Nebraska, artist David Ohlerking now resides in
Philadelphia, PA, while making many other small towns in the tri-state
area his home. The talented painter has been studying with artist, Alex Kanevsky, and follows the "rules" of abstract-expressionist painter, Richard Diebenkorn. An assortment of small to large works are available.
Jennie Traill Schaeffer - Vivid Oil Paintings & Giclées
Principal of TraillWorks, Jennie Traill Schaeffer, of Newton, NJ, is known for her bold and colorful oils of vintage kitchen appliances, aprons, and wedding cakes. An assortment of paintings, small to large, as well as many affordably priced giclées are available at the gallery.
Upcoming Events at TraillWorks
- Saturday, June 25th, 3 - 8pm - Liesl Carlson Trunk Show - One day trunk show featuring jewelry artist Liesl Carlson. Don't miss out on this opportunity to see a wider variety of Liesl's hammered, rolled and imprinted silver jewelry! She's coming all the way from Massachusetts to share her work!
- Saturday, July 16th - "Goddesses of the House", featuring the works of Linda Vonderschmidt-LaStella of Earthsongs Studio and Amy Spaans Brooks of Paradise Glass both in Metuchen, NJ, and Jennie. Reception and Slide Show set for July 16th. Thanks to "Art Partner" Trinity Lounge.
- Saturday, 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!
Savor Spring Street on 2nd Saturday
Shops and Galleries open late
Art | Music | Food
Sunday, May 1st - Poetry 3-4pm, Music 4-5pm "Vikings Invade Newton" Free Concert, featuring Norsewind
 Presented by The Six Centuries Club, Sensations Magazine, and Select Newton Businesses, including TreaillWorks. Travel North America backward in time, from the American Revolution to the days of the Vikings. Poetry in English, Dutch, and authentic Naragansett.
The event will take place rain or shine at...
The Newton Fire Museum
at 150 Spring St.
Springboard Shoppes
at 145 Spring St.
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.
New to Spring Street
Now open! - Balic' Winery (pronounced bal-eech) Features an assortment of wines from Balic' Winery in Mays Landing, NJ, and baked goods from Cafe' Metro in Denville, NJ. A full wine tasting bar is available.We hope you'll welcome our new neighbors across the street.
Scheduled to open July 2011 - The Newton Theatre - Jonathan Peirce and Paul Larena have purchased the Newton Theatre at 234 Spring Street to serve as Sussex County's largest full time Performing Arts Center presenting concerts, comedy, theatre, dance and film. Peirce and Larena own Five Point Event Production Services which provides technical and production support to many of the world's top artists and corperations. For up to date information visit their website or find them on Facebook.
(Photo courtesy of The Newton Theatre.)
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