Watch Nancy Nelson Brotz FELT

This timelapse video is Nancy Nelson-Brotz creating a landscape using felt. You can see more of her work at Stella's Art Gallery at our new location in 38033 Euclid Avenue Willoughby Ohio 44094

Supply Store

Many of our students and friends have asked about our favorite art supplies. Below you will find products that we enjoy using in our classes and own creations. These are readily available and will delivered to your doorstep, thanks to Amazon!

We are excited to share them with you. Happy Creating! Click on the link below and it will take you directly to our Supply Store.  

https://www.stellasartgallery.com/supply-store.html

Diane Fleisch Hughes
"This Woman's Work"
A Solo Show of Recent Work 
Featuring a collaboration with Fiber Artists:
Karen Fleisch
Amy Cramer
Laura McNally-Levine
Nancy Nelson-Brotz
Opening reception June 7th 6-8pm
The show is up until June 30th. 
Ashtabula Art Center 2928 West 13th Street Ashtabula, Ohio 44004
​440-964-3396
Gallery Hours: Monday-Thursday9am-9pm, Friday 9am-4pm, Sat 9am-1pm

Summer Mash-up
 The Florence O'Donnell Wasmer Gallery 
 2550 Lander Road
 Pepper Pike, Ohio 44124

 From June 7th to June 28th, 2019 You'll find Julie Cook among other local artists. 

Congratulations to 3 of our Stella's Artists!

Congratulations to Lisa Ruschman, Julie Cook, and Nancy Nelson-Brotz! These 3 artists placed in the Rabbit Run Show. Lisa Ruschman received BEST in SHOW for Ms. Willendorf, Glass mosaic. Julie Cook received 1st place for Poppin Red, Acrylic. And Nancy Nelson-Brotz received 1st place for Hollyhocks, Oil pastel and 1st place for Purple Sunset over Lake Erie, Needle felting.

The Art Show is open to the public, and much of the artwork is available for purchase. The Juried art show continues at the Madison Public Library until May 1, and maybe viewed by the public during regular library hours, Monday through Friday 9am-8pm, and Saturday 9-5pm. The library is located at 6111 Middle Ridge Road, Madison.

Julie Cook's Upcoming Shows

Join us for the the next installation of Art on View featuring Julie Cook. Be the first to see and purchase one-of-a-kind art and meet the artist. Refreshments provided.

• Friday, March 29, 2019 at 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Next Week · 48–59°F Rain Showers

• pin	Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 2600 South Park Blvd, Cleveland, Ohio 44120

About the Artist

Julie Cook is a self-taught artist who mainly works in acrylics and mixed media. Julie has lived in Madison Township for over 30 years. She enjoys experimenting with paint and products to see what new textures and techniques she can create. Julie uses traditional tools as well as unique items like scraps of wood, plastic, and recycled packaging material. Julie is deeply inspired by God's creation and is thankful for the ability He has given her.

Julie's artwork has been juried into several shows throughout Northeast Ohio, and she has had several solo shows including those at Penitentiary Glen, Fairmount Art Center, Solon Center for the Arts, and Holden Arboretum. She is an artist at Stella’s Art Gallery in the Matchworks Building in Mentor.

A portion of the sale of each painting is sent to an organization that helps at-risk children on the Thailand/Burma border where her daughter works. Julie’s paintings are making a difference in the lives of those children, as well as bringing peace, joy, and contentment to many others.

Nature’s Expressions opens on Friday, March 29 and continues through August 4.

To view more of Julie Cook's works, visit:
www.wallexpressionsbyjulie.com
Instagram: Wallexpressionsbyjulie
Facebook: Wall Expressions by Julie

Julie Cook and other local Cleveland Artists at 
THE MANDEL JCC J-SHOW
Juried Art Show & Sale MARCH 18 - MAY 5

New Dates, Same Great Show. The annual J-Show, takes place March 18 - May 5. To join the mailing list email ideas@mandeljcc.org

Join us for the Mandel JCC juried art show and sale, an eclectic mix of artwork from established, emerging and amateur Northeast Ohio artists.  Please note that the deadline to submit artwork has expired. Submissions are no longer being accepted. 

Exhibition: March 18 - May 5
FREE and open to the public.
Opening Night reception: March 25 • 7 PM - 8:30 PM, awards presented at 7:30 PM
For more info, contact ideas@mandeljcc.org (216) 593-6248

Curators: The curators for the juried show and sale are Dr. Jennifer Finkel, Curator, Cleveland Clinic Art Program, Arts & Medicine Institute and Shawn Godwin, Independent Curator & Executive Director/Curator of the Davis Sculpture Foundation.

Julie Cook and Cleveland Local Artists

Observation/Conservation
March 29–May 8, 2019

Opening Reception:  Friday, March 29, 2019, 6–8 p.m.

FREE and open to the public

Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Valley Art Center, Margaret "Peg" Bowen Gallery, 155 Bell ST, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022

New Classes in the Matchworks Building

Blacklight Paint Class with Natalie March 26th 6:30-8:30

A great way to beat cabin fever is to take a class at Stella's Art Gallery. We have a variety of 4-6 week series, 1 day workshops, and even drop-ins. If you are looking for a place to paint, sculpt with clay,  learn stained glass, collage or draw check us out by clicking this link: https://www.stellasartgallery.com/classes--camps.html

The Lake County Art Hop begins TODAY!

The Lake County Art Hop is here! Grab a passport at any location to unlock sales, specials, and events during this Holiday Season. Great shopping and fun times! You have until December 16th! Hand in your completed passport and be entered into a GRAND PRIZE DRAWING!  1 Grand Prize WINNER gets gifts from every location! Prize is displayed at Stella's Art Gallery.

Flux Metal Arts
www.fluxmetalarts.com
8827 Mentor Avenue, Suite A
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 205-1770
Hours of Operation during the Art Hop:
Friday, Dec. 7 – Saturday, Dec. 8 10:00 am - 6:00 pm; Monday, Dec. 10 – Saturday, Dec. 15 10:00 am – 8:00 pm; Sunday's 11:00 - 5:00 pm
Special: Free gift with purchase while supplies last/ Saturdays feature holiday gift making (see website for details and times).

Stella's Art Gallery
www.StellasArtGallery.com
8500 Station Street #112
Mentor, Ohio 44060
440-266-9111
Hours:
December 7 & 8th 11am-9pm
December 9th 11am-3pm
December 12th 5pm-8pm
December 13th 11am-8pm
December 14th & 15th 11am-9pm
December 16th 11am-3pm
Specials: 20% off select artwork throughout the Art Hop. December 14th: Second Friday, The Polar Express Family Adventure in the The Matchworks Building Something for the entire family! Carhop's Mobile Diner will be here along with 20+ vendors to shop. Bring the kids and they will get a Polar Express ticket that allows them FREE access to games, crafts, and more!  

Natalie Catania Art
8500 Station Street #114
Mentor, Ohio 44060
440-494-1142
Hours:
December 7 7am-7pm  
December 8 9am-6pm
December 10-13 7am-7pm
December 14th 7am-9pm
December 15th 9am-6pm
Special: 20% off her artwork located in Perkatory Coffee Shop

Beth Lynne Studio
Beth Lynne Studio
8500 Station St.
Suite 104
Matchworks Building
www.BethLynne.com
Open: 
Dec 7th 12pm-9pm Live painting 6-8pm
Dec 8th 11am-7pm
Dec 9th 12-5pm
Dec 14th 12pm-9pm Live painting 6-8pm
Dec 15th 11am-4pm
Other hours by appointment 440-221-8159
Select items 20% off. Special bonus with gift certificates purchased. Photo ops with Matchworks Merle the cat.
Limited edition prints, photos, custom designed coffee mugs, pet portraits and more.

The Art Gallery
38721 Mentor Ave
Willoughby, OH 44094
Telephone: 440-946-8001
Website:  www.artgallerywilloughbyoh.com
December 7, 8, 10-15 10am-7pm
December 9 & 16 noon – 5:00 pm 
Special: Make & take ornament

Cath Smith Photography
38033 Euclid Avenue, Ste T4 
Willoughby OH, 44094
Hours of Operation during Art Hop: 
Friday - 12 pm - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm
Monday 12pm - 5pm
Specials
Holiday greeting cards - 5 for $10
Experience Beauty special - Purchase a session plus one gift print for $100 ($400 value)

Our Treasures LLC
50 W Erie St
Painesville, Ohio 44077
440-856-6695
Tuesday-Friday 11am-5pm
Saturday & Sunday 11am-4pm
10% off Storewide (unless otherwise marked)
Bring a nonperishable food item and receive 20% off any one item over $30.00 (unless otherwise marked). Good only for the day you bring in your food item during the Art Walk. 

Sherri Falkenberg CEO of Lake Events presents a
Christmas Gifts Galore Show at 
St. John Vianney Social Center located at 
7575 Bellflower Rd
Mentor, Ohio. 44060
Sunday, December 16th
9 am to 2 pm
Over 50+ vendors
Free admission and parking
Amazing prices on all your holiday gifts and more!

Schoolhouse Salvage 
7533 Tyler Blvd Mentor, OH  
Hours of Operation Tue 11-3, Wed 11-7, Thurs 11-3 Friday 11-3
Friday Night Open 12/7 5p-8p
Open Weekend 12/14 6p-8p 12/15 9a-4p and 12/16 11-3
Special During the Art Hop: Salvage Surprise

Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio - Mentor, OH
7850 Mentor Ave #554B (Located in the Great Lakes Mall)
Phone: 440-571-5201
Email: mentor@busybeesart.com

Hours:
Sunday: 11:00 - 5:00
Monday: 10:00 - 7:00
Tuesday: 10:00 - 7:00
Wednesday: 10:00 - 7:00
Thursday: 10:00 - 9:00
Friday: 10:00 - 9:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 7:00

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Shop in Mentor 2018

See what Mentor has to offer! Shop in the Matchworks Building! We have Art, Coffee, Yoga, and a Salon. Great gift ideas! See us this season! 

It's Time to Come Inside and Enjoy Creating!

Now that the weather has changed, it's time to come inside and create! Join us at Stella's Art Gallery to do just that! Beginners welcome, kids welcome, and all those wanting to try new things welcome! Of course, those with experience are welcome too! We are a home for everyone! 

Here are some upcoming Events and Classes.  

Second Friday (special free event every second Friday of the month -different every month!) December 14th: Shop among our Holiday Market and see what our in-house artists have to offer during our annual Lake County Art Hop*. Prizes, discounts, and try-its will be available from 6-9 for all ages. 

*The Lake County Art Hop is a collaboration between Stella's Art Gallery, Flux Metal Arts, Old Familiar Ways, The Art Gallery, and Our Treasures. Grab a passport at either location and let the fun begin! You have from December 7-16th to take advantage of the passport specials -only available to passport holders. 

Art Classes located in Stella's Art Gallery with Registration Links -click link to see a photo of the project.

11/11 Apple Printed Wreath Grades PreK-3 1-1:45pm $10.00

Link: https://www.stellasartgallery.com/store/p755/11%2F11_Apple_Printed_Wreath_Grades_PreK-3__1-1%3A45pm.html

11/11 Mixed Media Fall Trees/ grades 1-8 10-11am $10.00

Link: https://www.stellasartgallery.com/store/p753/11%2F11__Mixed_Media_Fall_Trees%2F_grades_1-8___10-11am.html 

11/11 Mono Print Leaves Grades 1-8 11:30-12:30 $10.00

Link: https://www.stellasartgallery.com/store/p754/11%2F11_Mono_Print_Leaves_Grades_1-8.html

11/11 or 11/25 ADULT Collage a Cat with Perris 4-8pm $35.00

Link: https://www.stellasartgallery.com/store/p765/11%2F11_or_11%2F25_ADULT_Collage_a_Cat_with_Perris_4-8pm.html

11/18 Painting with String with Michelle Farnworth Adults Sunday 2:30-5pm $20.00

Link: https://www.stellasartgallery.com/store/p749/11%2F18_Painting_with_String__with_Michelle_Farnworth__Sunday_2%3A30-5pm.html

11/18 Kids Collage a Cat with Perris 10-2pm $35.00

Link: https://www.stellasartgallery.com/store/p764/11%2F4_or_11%2F18_Kids_Collage_a_Cat_with_Perris_10-2pm.html

11/18 Fall Painted Wine Votive 1 pair Teen/Adult 3-4pm $20.00

Link: https://www.stellasartgallery.com/store/p757/11%2F18_Fall_Painted_Wine_Votive_1_pair_Teen%2FAdult_3-4pm.html 

11/18 Canvas with Crow All Ages 8x10 12:30-2pm $13.00

Link: https://www.stellasartgallery.com/store/p756/11%2F18_Canvas_with_Crow_All_Ages_8x10__12%3A30-2pm.html

11/24 Needle Felted Ornaments Grades 3-8 10-11am $10.00

Link: https://www.stellasartgallery.com/store/p758/11%2F24__Needle_Felted_Ornaments_Grades_3-8_10-11am.html

11/24 Needle Felted Ornament Teen/Adult 11:30-12:30 $12.00

Link: https://www.stellasartgallery.com/store/p759/11%2F24__Needle_Felted_Ornament_Teen%2FAdult_11%3A30-12%3A30.html

11/24 Needle Felted Snowman Teen/Adult 1-2:30 $17.00

Link: https://www.stellasartgallery.com/store/p760/11%2F24_Needle_Felted_Snowman_Teen%2FAdult_1-2%3A30.html 

11/25 Glass Block Snowman & Teen Adult  12-1:30 $35

Link: https://www.stellasartgallery.com/store/p762/11%2F25_Glass_Block_Snowman__Teen%2FAdult.html 

11/25 Door Wreath Frame Teen/Adult 10-11:30am $35.00

Link: https://www.stellasartgallery.com/store/p761/11%2F25_Door_Wreath_Frame__Teen%2FAdult_10-11%3A30am.html

11/25 Kids Ornaments Class Grades 1-8 2-3pm $10.00

Link: https://www.stellasartgallery.com/store/p763/11%2F25_Kids_Ornaments_Class__Grades_1-8__2-3pm.html

12/1 Painting with String with Michelle Farnworth Saturday 2:30-5pm $20.00

Link: https://www.stellasartgallery.com/store/p770/12%2F1_Painting_with_String__with_Michelle_Farnworth__Saturday_2%3A30-5pm_.html

12/1 Creating With Colored Pencils (Kids ages 7-14) Saturday 12-2pm $25.00

Link: https://www.stellasartgallery.com/store/p773/12%2F1_Creating_With_Colored_Pencils_%28Kids_ages_7-14%29_Saturday_12-2pm.html

12/3 & 10 Santa's Workshop (Ceramics: 1 gift and 3 ornaments to give to a loved one ) with Dani 5:00-6:00 $25.00

Link: https://www.stellasartgallery.com/store/p792/12%2F3_%26_10_Santa%27s_Workshop_%28Ceramics_%29_with_Dani_5%3A00-6%3A00.html

12/8 “Believe” Acrylic Painting - Ages 12+, Saturday 1-2:30pm $35.00

Link: https://www.stellasartgallery.com/store/p775/12%2F8__“Believe”_Acrylic_Painting_-_Ages_12_%2C__Saturday_1-2%3A30pm_.html

12/8 Creating an Ornament with Colored Pencils (ages 15-adult) Saturday 3-5pm  $25.00

Link: https://www.stellasartgallery.com/store/p781/12%2F8_Creating_With_Colored_Pencils_%28ages_15-adult%29_Saturday_3-5pm_.html 

12/10 Festive Wineglasses with Carol 6:30-8:00pm $20.00

Link: https://www.stellasartgallery.com/store/p778/12%2F10_Festive_Wineglasses_with_Carol_6%3A30-8%3A00pm.html

12/13 Acrylic Snowman and Son with Carol ADULTS 6:30-8:30pm $20.00

Link: https://www.stellasartgallery.com/store/p790/12%2F13_Acrylic_Snowman_and_Son_with_Carol_ADULTS__6%3A30-8%3A30pm.html

12/28 Creating Jewelry with alcohol inks with Michelle Farnworth Adult/Teen Friday 1-4 pm $15.00

Link: https://www.stellasartgallery.com/store/p774/12%2F28_Creating_Jewelry_with_alcohol_inks_with_Michelle_Farnworth__Adult%2FTeen_Friday_1-4_pm.html

Art classes located in Perkatory

11/17 Kids Pet Portraits with Natalie Catania at 3:00-4:30 $35.00

https://www.stellasartgallery.com/store/p747/11%2F17_Kids_Pet_Portraits_with_Natalie_Catania_at_3%3A00-4%3A30.html

12/8 Ugly Sweater Ornaments with Natalie 3:00-4:30 $15.00

Link: https://www.stellasartgallery.com/store/p746/12%2F8_Ugly_Sweater_Ornaments_with_Natalie_3%3A00-4%3A30.html

Janeane Grisez, her journey with Art.

“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life” ~ Pablo Picasso

                As far back as I remember, I have been making art. When I was young, finger painting was one of my first art experiences that I can remember while I was in school. There were so many things I loved about this process including the texture and colors of the paint and especially the feeling of joy that art making provided me. My grandpap picked me up from school each day, and I would proudly present my art to him. Grandpap would say “Oh what do we have here, did you put some Kool-aid on the paper and let the cat lick it up?” and we would giggle together. He would later display my paintings around the house and show them to relatives and friends who came to visit. We did not have a lot of money, so I was always drawing on whatever paper I could find and made my art from other found things, such as scrap pieces of wood that I painted and would then gift to my family and friends. In fact, a couple of years ago, my best friend from Jr. High school found a picture I had drawn her of an elephant for her birthday. She has saved it all these years and still treasures it. I was humbled and fascinated when she told me and I was able to remember creating the drawing, the feelings I had when I created it, as well as the ability I have to create a handmade gift.

  

Lady of the Night

Butterfly 

                                    As a teen, I received art lessons and art therapy. It was there that I began to hone-in on my skills and learn how to use different mediums such as drawing, fiber arts, ceramics and painting, predominately using oils. I painted much through my early adulthood, never considering myself a "real" artist or thinking I could really do anything art related as my profession. I would simply give my art away when I was finished with it. It was during this time I decided to enter the nursing profession, got married and began my family. Always painting along the way and making other things with fabric and yarn. looking back, I realize that my painting helped me cope with so many things in those days and brought beauty to a difficult time in my life. Every piece of art that is created is an extension of the artist, their soul, and my should as I create. 

A Walk in San Francisco

I love the quote from Picasso because it rings true for me. Making art has washed away a lot of dust from my life, and offered me a way to express myself like no other. In case you’re wondering, I have a favorite Picasso painting as well, “The Dream” that hangs in my home. It is significant because through art and my spirituality, I have realized that what’s inside of me counts, my dreams matter and that it’s ok to follow those dreams, which eventually led me to the Art Therapy and Counseling program at Ursuline College. Already a person in the helping profession, I grew tremendously while there in my creative nature, in knowledge of best practices of helping others, and continuing self-care practice through personal creativity.

Mica's Dream, WIP

Mica's Dream

I’m not as fond of oils as I once was. I continue to paint using different mediums, such as acrylic on canvas, silks, and acrylics and/or alcohol ink on wood. I also enjoy mixed-media pieces and fiber arts. I enjoy blending colors, the brightness of the silk paints and watching them spread over the silk, the happy surprises that happen during the process. My art continues to be an extension of my soul, an expression of my spirituality and a way to process feelings. I am inspired daily by the world around me, strong women who have a presence in my life, and the ever-changing cycle of life.  

Gaia

Flower Child 

Hippie Chick

          Besides teaching classes and providing Art Therapy at Stella’s Art Gallery on our “Therapeutic Thursdays”, I work as an Art Therapist and Counselor at Kortanek Psychological Services Inc. in Beachwood, Ohio. I am also an Art Therapist at the Willoughby Fine Arts Association, where I provide contract services in the Euclid School System working with K-5 children with special needs and Lake/Geauga Recovery Centers Inc. with the adult recovering addictions population. As a therapist in general, I am a container that holds the feelings and pain of others. In that sense, it is important for me to continue my daily practice of self-care through my own personal creativity. It is a message that I convey to my colleagues and clients, as I believe that a daily creative practice is of great benefit to others, whatever the motivation. Making art makes people feel better, even when they thought they did not need to. 

Upcoming events –

The Best Bike Night in Town – May 2^nd, May 16^th and May 30th.This event is an all Make, Model, Year BIKE show. Fourk will have discounts on bike night participants on both food and drinks. Featured artist from Stella’s Art Gallery And desserts and coffee available at Perkatory Coffeehouse.  I expect all my biker friends will be joining us. Bring your lady (or guy) and see what we have going on at the Matchworks Building! And don’t forget our Car Nights! May17th, 31st, June 28th!

On May 20^th, from 1p-4p, you will find me, along with several of the other artists at Atria Assisted Living (Rt-615) in Mentor.

Later that day, I will be teaching a paint night for Recovery Life, a not for profit organization who is attempting to combat drug and alcohol addictions (proceeds will be donated towards recovery housing project.

Our Riverside High School Show remains up until the end of May. Come on over and see the lovely work of a special project done in collaboration with Stella’s Art Gallery and RHS.

We will be celebrating “Peace, Love and Reggae” as Carlos Jones will play June 2^nd at the Matchworks Building.    

Size Matters is up next and I will be joining the Stella’s Art Gallery in the June show Size Matters! Juried art show 8x10 and no larger than 11x14 (including frame) and smaller. Reception Friday, June 8^th.

Speaking of June, Stella’s art gallery has been gracious in offering to host a paint night for myself and another Stellas’s Artist, in assisting with our effort to reach our goal for providing art therapy materials and expenses for our service learning trip in October. The other artist and myself have been on another such trip before and it has enriched my life to work with others by sharing the arts and myself with others.

Please check out our Art Therapy Services, Stella Camps 2018, Art Clubs and Classes. Stella’s Art Gallery has something for everyone! There, you may find me in my studio, behind the register, providing Art Therapy or teaching a class. I will look forward to meeting you soon