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Stephanie Brockway: July 2012
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Sunday, July 1, 2012. Last Thursday. in Portlandia, finally it's Summer! Last Thursday.a Parade of Music, Shopping, Food, Art and. Bonus: Movie clip of the Parade at the end). A radish and butter snack @ The Branch. A Sign pointing the way? A impromptu Street performance of the Rocky Horror picture show. The sword swallower was taking a break by juggling. My little pony, come to life! He is for sale and if you hurry he could be yours! See Below to purchase. Spinning some yarn for colorful hats. CLICK To ...
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Stephanie Brockway: February 2013
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Sunday, February 10, 2013. Sacred and Studio Scraps. Our Exhibit @ Willamette University Library. Is up Five artist s (and friends. Came together to show what we collect and how we turn it into art! Read about it here on Facebook. Our Web sight Here. Or a wonderful article in Willamette. L-R Tory Brokenshire, Shelly Caldwell, Dayna Collins. Me, Jennifer Cambell. I put in some new pieces. Lots of people came to the opening! And the winner is. Lots of yummy food. Shelly did a Demo. Starting to take shape.
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Stephanie Brockway: January 2013
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Tuesday, January 15, 2013. Scraps of Love or Love of Scraps.it's all the same. By now you know I like to use pieces of old wood. You could even say I LOVE, to play with. Old wood scraps, when not painting. Find some LOVE , at. The Heart of the Matter. Here's just a little sneek peek of. My upcoming Sacred Sc rap. On Feb 1, but can be seen. Artists showing how w e make art using. Scraps. I re -. Used, the used molding scraps, it almost looks like a textural patchwork quilt, and I love a grid pattern.
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Stephanie Brockway: August 2012
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Saturday, August 18, 2012. Where the Heck have I been? Pointed my kayak North and headed to Portland. Put my boots on the ground in Victoria, BC. With our neighbors and friends L-R Dave, Steve, Candace and me. Did a little riding. Yes I Love old wood, boats especially. Squeezed in some antiquing for "art supplies". I have been showing and selling ART @ 1st Thursday in the Pearl District! Look for me Sept. 6th in front of PNCA. A view from our booth. Giving away free art! Lots more art news soon, promise!
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Stephanie Brockway: May 2013
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Tuesday, May 14, 2013. The Adventures of Tree Girl / Carved Wood Curiosities. Treegirl is just about ready for her close up, she measures 5 feet . S. He'll have many friends in the gallery with her, 38 pieces in all! These three have a wooden boat they like to ride in. Some carved Wood Taxidermy made from Driftwood. His head and tail are bobble and move. Boone" the horse has salvaged parts some, from Portland city hall. This little puppet measures 34" and is resting up. There are 38 p ieces in all. The A...
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Stephanie Brockway: February 2014
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Monday, February 3, 2014. A Chair Puppet, Art Updates.& All the News that's fit to print. I like a good challenge. Even though time is limited, I simply couldn't resist taking a single chair and making it into a Puppet/ Doll Sculpture. All to benefit "The Chair Affair". Deciding what parts make a good fit. Tucked in his box and ready to be delivered. He measures 4'6" when laid out. You can bid on him on 4/5. Or find out more about the Chair Affair HERE. She is still @ Guardino Gallery. I completed 23 sal...
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Stephanie Brockway: April 2014
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Tuesday, April 1, 2014. How could I resist a Vintage Airstream? Coming up this Sunday 4/6. I'll be showing some new little puppets at "little Art in the trailer". The 1973 Airstream Argosy houses the work of Stan Peterson, Stephanie Wiarda and their artist friends. Open one weekend per month. Watch for postings! Due to the showroom size the Argosy specializes in little art. We look forward to seeing you. Art is making something out of nothing and selling it." Frank Zappa. See the websight HERE. See Me in...
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Stephanie Brockway: April 2013
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Tuesday, April 9, 2013. WIP Work in Progress .and YES a 5 ft. Naked Puppet! Here, Here i s a. Bobble head Deer, m. Here is my W.I.P. for my May 3 0th opening. Tart to carve Tree Girls. Her Face finished . I cut her body from a large piece of bass wood , then chain saw power carve , chise led and many sanding's. To get her body right. She measures 5 feet! And yes she is anatomically. Oat in progress, wheels are being added. Cutting out the birds. His head is carved from a solid piece of bass wood. As the ...
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Stephanie Brockway: The Making of Folklandia, part 1
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Monday, April 27, 2015. The Making of Folklandia, part 1. From pieces of vintage wood, sketches are made, then I set to work, tying to uncover their personalities. Here, after months of carving shaping painting and finding proper bases, the busts are ready for their close up's.L-R Queen Anne, Shopgirl, White Ace 21", Indian Girl and Talking Head. L-R Hipster Bat, Handeye, Bark Bark, Heart in your hand, Meow, Play nice, Fedora hat. Sketching on the wood, I use the lines as a guide, re drawing as I carve.
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Stephanie Brockway: November 2012
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Friday, November 9, 2012. Day of the Dead, the Opening. Hung and ready for it's close up! The crowds came to celebrate and see the show! So much Good Art. But kinda hard to see up close, at times.Guests came with their faces painted, or got painted at the party. As is the tradition! Ted and Mary O'Shea. Mary O'Shea's Glass skulls are so cool! Portia Jenkins in front of her art. Roberta our fabulous facepainter. Kim Campbell and friend. Darlene Schaper and Jason Berlin. Eli Mazet's amazing Sugar skulls.