Words according to Andrew Jeffries, an artist and musician from Mentor, Ohio.

As I develop our art gallery, Stella's Art Gallery in Lake County Ohio, I thought it would be a good idea for the viewers to get to know some of our local artists. I asked our team if they would be willing to share their thoughts. One fine gentleman said ABSOLUTELY...

So here he is...I gladly introduce Andrew Jeffries, a block print artist.


An artist's perspective: Right now making art is all about looking for images that add to
a person's daily experience. And the images we surround ourselves with have a way of helping
to provide a central reference point for our lives, don't they? For example, the good people of Fairport Harbor have made the lighthouses a part of their identity. And there are other buildings
in this area that are very prominent features of our cities. Buildings are sentinels in a city.
They function to provide places of work, worship and entertainment. And just like a favorite wrench in a toolbox or a favorite utensil in a kitchen, they are given identities because we rely on them often.

A series about Lake County buildings seemed to make sense because it shows the world who we are and is a good reminder for us, too.

 - Andrew Jeffries, Block-print Artist

Thank You Andrew!
You can see his Lake County Buildings series at Shoppe in the City in Painesville, Ohio and on our website www.StellasArtGallery.com

Wait for it!!! Wait for it!!! WAIT FOR IT!!!! Coming SOON!

Hello All! Secret happenings with Stella's Art Gallery! You may want to check out the website www.StellasArtGallery.com. DON'T MISS OUT...

Sharing Time with Stella's Art!

Let's share and talk about our latest creations! Post your most recent work. This can be something in progress or completed. Here's one of mine.

This is a ceramic plate that is a true impression of a sunflower leaf. It is food safe and can be used to serve food or be a decoration.

Stella's Art is Calling ALL Artists in Lake County Ohio!

Hope you are having a great day! Stella's Art Gallery has some great news! We are looking for artists to join our artisan cooperative. A cooperative is a place where artists can create art, sell their work, and teach art classes. We want to build the artist community in Lake County Ohio. If this speaks to you, email me. I will be sending out information and applications in two weeks.

Stellasarts@gmail.com


Can't wait to hear from you!
Dani

Stella's Art and Red, Wine, and Brew are now joining forces in Mentor, Ohio

Stella's Art is now teaching at Red, Wine, and Brew!

Our first class is on March 26 from 7:00-9:00 located

Address: 9620 Old Johnnycake Ridge Rd, Mentor, OH 44060

Phone:(440) 210-0024

Here's the March 26th project

Acrylic Wineglass painting. Instructor will guide you through the process with acrylic paints to complete this painting. You'll begin with the background first, followed by the wineglass and ending with detailing to make your picture pop right off the canvas!
All supplies provided and no experience necessary.
$35 per person

Red, Wine, and Brew is waving cork fees on select wines, and for an additional fee, offering a special menu for this event. The class will be held on the second floor with a private bar and bartender.

Please call (440) 210-0024 to register.

Hope to See You There!

                              

       ~Stella's Art,
Dani and Carol

Cherry Blossoms! Can't wait to see you again in Northeast Ohio....specifically Lake County!

Julie Orlando has away of warming us up on this blustery day! It is also a reminder that Spring is not too far away...I hope! These three panels are sold as a set.  Notice the way the images dance across each canvas. Such movement and grace!

See our website for more information on these images and more www.StellasArtGallery.com

Here's another opportunity! Art Classes with Stella's Art at Bixels Salon 6101 Heisley Rd, Mentor, OH 44061

Treat yourself during the day! Carol will walk you through the step by step process to painting these glasses. Beginners welcome!

Art Classes with Stella's Art at Your Vine or Mine in Painesville Ohio

 Learn how to paint these DAISY WINEGLASSES,  2 per set.    

 


















Tuesday March 10th and March 24th 6:30-9:00
      Your Vine or Mine      154 Main Street
      Painesville, Ohio 44077

      Spring is coming! Get your Daisy set of 2 wineglasses ready for warmer days! Instructor will teach you how to layer your design to be seen through the glass! Space is limited to 15. Beginners welcome! All supplies included with a glass of wine and personal cheese and cracker plate. 

Fee: $25.00
Call Penny to register (440)639-5885

Bowl on HOLD but Check OUT these GLASSES!!!!!

My bowl is most likely sitting on a shelf waiting to be fired. The studio is closed for the next couple of weeks therefore I'm going to wait patiently to glaze it...still taking suggestions by the way!

In the mean time, check out these glasses my mom CAROL has painted. Beautiful 16 oz stemless glasses! I love them!

She started by making basic free flowing lines for the branches of the cherry blossom trees.
We placed a white cloth inside the glass so you can see the designs.

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Then, she began dotting or stamping her brush on the glass to make the flowers.

Here's a second picture of the blossoms close up with added detail. The picture is a bit dark but you get the idea!

She finished it off by painting around the base of the glass. This finishes the piece so nicely.  Simple, yet so beautiful! These are for sale on our website. www.StellasArtGallery.com

BOWL take 2!

On Monday I went back to the studio and trimmed up the bowl I shared last week. Here are more pictures! Still taking color suggestions. SO far the leading suggestion is BLUE. I had a little friend suggest blue and white swirls going counter clockwise. I kinda like that idea! Kids are sooo creative...gotta love 'em! So, tell me, what's your suggestion? Do you agree with Josie or have a totally different idea? There's still time!!!!!

New Year New Goals!

So in addition to blogging more,  I set a few New Year goals for myself with my art. I would like to make and finish 5 ceramic pieces and one painting a month. This may not seem like much but I decided to set small goals that I know I can can accomplish with a family. If I complete more, great! Something that I know about myself is that if I don't set manageable goals, I'll give up before I even start.

This week I went back to the studio and got back on the potter's wheel. It has been a LONG time since I did anything on the wheel. I was in a rut and began hand building, got tired of hand building and went back to the wheel. ANYWAYS...I was nervous that I wouldn't be successful and get frustrated but that wasn't the case! It was like riding a bike and I had a great day with clay. Here's a picture of one of my pieces. You are seeing it in it's rough form...wet clay. Next week I will trim it up and have it fired. Then I'll glaze it and fire it again. When I am done, I'll post a second picture. Until then, what color do you think I should glaze it? Let me know your thoughts!

Happy New Year!
Dani