Inside the Artist's Studio...
A Break From Oils
A Pool, Watercolor on Arches, 14" x 10",Jennie Traill Schaeffer and son, Joel. ©2011.
In our last Newsletter many changes surrounded Jennie and she made a rather large blog post about them. These changes are still progressing around Jennie and her life as well as a change of pace for her art. Deciding it was a good time to mix it up with watercolors the above piece was completed as a collaboration with her son Joel, age 2 1/2. See this work and many more in her Facebook album.
The Mural Of A Life Time
A behind the scenes project that started back in April and kept secret until now! Jennie has been commissioned by St. Joseph's Regional School to paint a mural near their playground area. Roughly a 40 foot by 15 foot mural to be exact. Both the school and Jennie have big plans ahead for this. To read and see more on the mural Jennie has been commissioned visit TraillWorks The Blog.
And She's Back to Herself
Self Portrait, Oil on Panel, 6" x 8" ©2011 Jennie Traill Schaeffer
Hot off the easel, a new self portrait by Jennie! Having not done a self portrait in over 10 years, this little painting presented itself as a real challenge which spanned over several months. Jennie found that the hardest part about this self portrait was painting herself as she truly looks. To view the stages of Jennie's self portrait visit her Facebook album.
Inside the Lesson Studio...
Fall Lessons - Early Bird Enrollment
School is just around the corner and we all know what that means. This season we are offering an early bird special. Enroll by August 27th and when you purchase lessons for September and October, you'll receive 5% off at next renewal. Jennie will be on vacation August 31st through September 10th so the month of September has three pro-rated weeks. October has the usual one month pre-pay. Send an email to jennie@traillworks.com or call at (973) 383-1307 to reserve your seat.
New Student work
Many new student pieces have been added to the "Student Work" album on TraillWorks' Facebook page. Below is just a small sample of the fantastic work the students create. Please continue to the "Student Work" album to view all the work.
Untitled, Alyse Delaney
Untitled, Joan Najarian
Untitled, Rebecca Tonjes
Q&A with Karin Lowney-Seed
Just as promised the Q&A continues. This month we have Karin Lowney-Seed.
Q: How did you know you were meant to be an artist?
A: I've always been driving by anything creative. It's what gets me up and going. I'm never bored. It's a passion that won't go away.
Q: Some of the writing in your paintings reminds me of graffiti, was that intentional?
A: Absolutely. For me I never had access to landscape. I couldn't see a landscape and abstract it. It wasn't my thing. In Florida I was on the beach and wanted to be able to paint the water in a different way. I decided to write what I saw. I did 25 to 30 sketches and then I got it. I knew what I had to do.
Q: What inspires your choice of words for these paintings?
A: I write what I see. Its just works written over and over until it becomes a landscape.
Are you Interested in Making a Purchase? If
you are interested in purchasing any of the artwork seen here or on our Facebook page please contact TraillWorks at (973)
383-1307 or send us an email at Jennie@traillworks.com. We are in the midst of a web site redesign which will include a store with online shopping cart, but until then, this is our best way of selling online.
Welcome Ashley
TraillWorks is proud to welcome to the team Ashley, our newest intern. Ashley began her internship at the end of June, just as Corrie left for maternity leave. It's been a pleasure to have Ashley on the Traillworks team and when asked why she came seeking an internship here she replied that, "I want to learn how a gallery works." So I say we give her what she wants, lets show her how it all goes down here at TraillWorks! Welcome Ashley!
As for Corrie and her baby: we haven't heard any news yet but hope she has a quick, safe, (and soon) delivery. |
Exhibitions and Receptions
The Count Down
EXTENDED through summer -
Karin Lowney-Seed: Recent Works
The month of August is the last month TraillWorks is playing host to Karin Lowney-Seed's work and if you missed anything check out her work on Facebook. There's been quite the buzz around Karin's show, and I'm not just talking about bees, so if you haven't come in to see it yet, make a trip to TraillWorks before the month is done.
"OMG", Acrylic, 24" x 26", Karin Lowney-Seed, $795
Upcoming Events at TraillWorks
Artist Demo Day- The artists of TraillWorks will be educating the public on their creative processes while showing helpful techniques and giving artistic advice. There will be demonstrations, conversation, and it's all completely free!
- Thursday, August 18th, 6 to 9PM: Karin Lowney-Seed will be demonstrating how she creates her colorful paintings and Emily Bittner will be creating handcrafted multi-media jewelry. This night also coincides with Classic Car Nights so stop in at TraillWorks for an artist demonstration and afterwards enjoy food, music, shopping, and heritage on Spring Street.
- Saturday, August 20th, 2 to 5PM: Phylis Barfoot will demonstrate how she creates her unique scarves and Martha Hall will show how she uses fabric in her artwork.
These are hopefully the first of many demo days to come at TraillWorks. We look forward to seeing you there!
- September 24th - Hope Throws Her Heart Away Playreading - The
show is performed by three professional actors playing the same
character. It follows a woman's life from a feisty child to a compliant
young adult to finally a 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.
- October 15th Opening Reception 5PM to 8PM - 1st Annual Women's Invitational Exhibit - a companion exhibition featuring artists selected by Jennie to interpret Hope Throws Her Heart Away for September/October. Art Partner - Krave Cafe and Caterer.
- October 22nd - Who does she think she is? screening
Please click on the image to the right to be redirected to the film's website for more information.
September is Ovarian Cancer awareness month and for the third consecutive year TraillWorks will be turning Spring Street Teal. However, because Jennie will be on vacation at that time she will not be able to put up the ribbons. In her place she has asked Kassandra, TraillWorks's Graphic Designer, to coordinate the event this year. TraillWorks is asking you, our readers, to help hang the ribbons this year. Spring Street isn't such a big street so it should only take about a half an hour to teal the street. If you are interested in volunteering contact TraillWorks at 973-383-1307 or email at jennie@traillworks.com. To read and learn more about this nation wide campaign visit Turn The Towns Teal.
The task of "Tealing" would need to be completed between 8/28 - 9/1 and take down between 9/25-9/30.
Newton Fire Museum
photo courtesy of Newton Fire Museum
The Newton Fire Museum is a treasure to Newton. It is very rare for a town to have a fire museum with many artifacts intact so it is truly something that makes Newton and Spring Street a good place to stop and visit. It is also a great place to bring the kids. Jennie's son Joel enjoys the museum so much he's always asking to visit it! Running May through October with new hours for 2011! Stop by on September 24th from 12PM-4PM for the Fire Museums' 175th Anniversary. There will be a guest speaker, one of the first responders from 911. More information to come! To see what its all about check out their website, Newton Fire Museum.
Newton Theatre Tickets On Sale
photo courtesy of Newton Theatre
Drum roll please! Tickets are officially on sale to Newton Theater's first show, Todd Rundgren, opening September 9th! He is a man of many talents in the world of music who has been recording for over three decades. To read more about him and upcoming theater events visit the Newton Theatre site and follow the shows on their Facebook Page.
PB&J Stores is officially open. Yes you heard correctly, open! TraillWorks is happy to have Sara and Jim as our neighbor. So help us give them a warm welcome to this end of Spring Street by coming down for a visit! PB&J Stores sells fabulous fine leather and fun fashion handbags, clothing, and jewelry. They're located at 145 Spring Street, Newton, NJ 07860.
Classic Car Nights are Back!
GNCC
- Presents CLASSIC CAR SHOW - Every Thursday evening on Spring Street from 6 to 9PM classic cars will be on display from now until September 8th, 2011. So come on down to Spring Street for fun, food shopping and more. Music by
DJ - Doc. Sponsors for this weekly event are Hinkley Auto Sales and
Open Road of Newton BMW.
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"Pebbles & Puddles" and Glass Links
Pebble and Puddles Layer Ring, by Liesl Carlson, $175 ©2011
This is just one of the many new nature-inspired pieces in Liesl Carlson's "Pebbles and Puddles" collection here at TraillWorks. The sterling silver jewelry is hollow-form "puddles" with "pebbles" made from tiny drops of silver. Wearing her jewelry seems to bring you right into a forest by a sparkling little stream, with slick rocks just below the running water. To see more of her work you can find her on the TraillWorks' Facebook page or come on down to TraillWorks.
Dichroic Glass Link Necklace, 16", by Bernadette Blaney, $125
We just had a refreshing visit from fused Dichroic jewelry artist, Bernadette Blaney. She spent the afternoon adding new jewelry; what stood out are her stunning glass link necklaces and bracelets. The necklaces, at 16" long, are short and come in a variety of colors and shapes, linked with sterling silver rings. Paired with a tailored white oxford shirt, her pieces will add artistic flair. Selected pieces of Bernadette's can be seen on TraillWorks' Facebook page. |
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