After the Faire: Two Weeks Later

It's hard to believe that it's been almost two weeks since our first Tallulah Faire. We have had time since then to recall what we learned about the experience: what we want to keep, what we want to change, what we want to add the NEXT time we have a show. Yes, you heard me, we are already talking about our next Tallulah Faire. Details will be forthcoming, so stay tuned.

In the meantime, we would like to share some pictures with you. If you were there, you just might see yourself. If you were not able to join us, you will be able to see what a great time we had.

That brings to mind that the Tallulah artists would like to thank all our "support staff". Thanks to the Walton family for offering the beautiful garden we were all able to enjoy. Additionally, to Robin, Ernie, and Ashley for welcoming, hosting, taking your money, and wrapping your treasures for transport. Cudos also to Bruce Langhorne (set-up) and Bill Weaver (assistant wrapper and go-fer) and multiple unnamed family, friends, and neighbors without whom we could not have pulled this off. And thanks to all of you who joined us in the garden to enjoy the spring day of fellowship and creativity.

So, enjoy the pictures and watch this blog for the next installment for Tallulah Faire: the sequel...

Meet the Artist: Helen Langhorne

                                                 
                                                                               Helen Langhorne

                            This is the eighth in a series of profiles of the artists
                                                                               who are living The Tallulah Life 

Life is a journey and it's ever changing.  When I first started out in the arts, I painted in oils.  Then I discovered that art doesn't have to hang on the wall.  A real revelation to me as I grew up in a household where my mother painted beautiful watercolors and my older sister painted portraits.  Once I discovered the versatility of polymer clay, things evolved from there.  I sculpted art dolls for a while and just loved it.

However, it was about that time that it was discovered that I had a condition called Ehlers Danlos Syndrome.  EDS is all about hypermobility of the joints. Collagen is the glue that holds our bodies together and mine is faulty.  This means dislocations and partial dislocations and a lot of pain on a daily basis.  My hands are particularly affected and so working daily with clay was out for me for the most part. 

It was then that I picked up beading.  I could still hold colors in my hand and make something of them.  So, for now, beading is my passion but I still dabble in paint and other media from time to time.  Beads, however, have my attention.  They come in all sizes, textures and colors.  Mixing beads up and creating some art to wear is just plain fun, and who doesn't like to have fun?

I'm so happy to be a part of the Tallulah girls, all of whom have enriched and inspired me.





Meet the Artist: Cherokee Haab

                   Cherokee Haab

             This is the sixth in a series of profiles of the artists

                                                                                   who are living the Tallulah Life.

  

Ever since I was given my first glitter glue at the tender age of five, I have wanted to make things pretty.  If it didn’t move, I put glitter on it.  Mama drew the line on glittering the crucifix, and I learned some restraint.  I love it all; paper, fabric, wood, paint, crayons, and of course, glitter.

Quilting gave me an eye for color and design.  It was great fun to build a fabric stash, always searching for that perfect piece of material that would complete a quilt in progress.  After winning awards for several quilts, I was hooked!

                            

And now, as I have discovered altered art, I’ve discovered how much fun it is to take an ordinary thing and make it unique.  These days, I look at objects with a curious eye, trying to think how it could be used in a new and unusual way.

 

But in truth, my passion is Halloween and my heart races whenever I see something orange and black!  Creating anything for my favorite holiday makes me most happy. Thank goodness my family understands; not everyone has a Halloween kitchen like me.

 Now that I’ve retired, I can play in my art room all day long.  It’s funny, I thought I’d be busy decluttering and organizing my house, but I can’t wait to get started on my next art project….so I guess all that other boring stuff can wait.

Without the support of my very cool husband, none of this could happen.  He makes me laugh, which keeps things in perspective when I start to freak out.  Our son and his wife, even though they live thousands of miles away, encourage me and sometimes challenge me to go outside my comfort zone.  Luckily, our daughter and her husband, with their two children, live around the corner and can provide on-the-spot cheers and manual labor J.  And our two grandchildren give me a happy point of view.  I’d forgotten how much fun it is to paint rocks.

Meet the Artist: Cathe Kervan

             Cathe Kervan

                                           This is the fourth in a series of profiles of the artists

                                                                                         who are living the Tallulah Life.

My interest in fabric artistry began when my mother taught me how to make my own clothes at age 12. By high school, I was sewing one-of-a-kind prom dresses and even swim suits. Later, at a small, liberal arts college in southwest Virginia, I had the wonderful opportunity to study fiber arts.

All of these early events set the stage for my life-long work in design with fabric, fibers and needles. I snatched time to quilt, knit or sew whenever possible during my 30-year career in public relations and marketing. Along the way, I began incorporating photography in my artwork.  

I also freelance as a residential painter, taking on small jobs for other people and tackling my own home improvement projects at my Hanover County, Virginia home. If you come searching, you will most likely find me in my back room studio, absorbed in the creation of something artsy.

I am greatly indebted to my fellow Tallulah artists for the abundant creative inspiration and personal encouragement they give me.  

                          

                      

Join Cathe and the other artists at

The Tallulah Faire

on Saturday, April 28, 2012, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

(raindate: Sunday, April 29, 2012, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

9177 Hunters Chase Court

Mechanicsville, Virginia 23116

"A garden gathering of 8 artists

who wish to share their creations with YOU."

Meet the Artist: Fran Cummings



                                                                             
                                                                                                    Fran Cummings


This is the second in a series of profiles of the artists
                                                who are living The Tallulah Life

My name is Fran Cummings. I have always enjoyed the creative arts in its various forms, but became seriously involved in oil portraiture in the '90's. Additionally, I wrote weekly articles for a national news service for 15 years, as well as doing some of the old "cut and paste" graphic arts before computers did it. Piano and organ have been endeavors of mine, beginning with my church choir as a teenager.

After retiring and moving to Richmond from Lynchburg, Virginia in 2004, I became interested in creating jewelry in various forms. I remain fascinated by how much I am able learn. There is just no end. It is my passion now, as I wake each day to the wonders of "bling".

Join Fran and the other artists at

          The Tallulah Faire

          on Saturday, April 28, 2012, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

          (raindate: Sunday, April 29, 2012, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

        

          9177 Hunters Chase Court

          Mechanicsville, Virginia 23116

   "A garden gathering of 8 artists

                     who wish to share their creations with YOU."

Meet the Artist: Dotsie Parrish

                                                                                                            Dotsie Parrish

This is the first in a series of profiles of the artists
                                                            who are living The Tallulah Life

My name is Dotsie Parrish and I am a Beadaholic. I love beads – any size, any color, any consistency, it doesn’t matter. I love to buy them, sell them, make them, trade them but not steal them – I must draw the line somewhere. I enjoy making paper beads and incorporating them into my jewelry. Making jewelry has opened my life to new techniques, products, awesome new friends and has been a source of artistic inspiration for the past several years.

Dotsie at work

I adore working with paper, altered arts, beaded wire crochet, collage and going on adventures in junk and thrift stores, looking for treasures to repurpose. My goal in life is to try to live an artful life and so far, so good.

Dotsie's studio... a wonder to behold!