Litchfield Art Festival: Holiday Show

The Voice of Art

501(C)3 Nonprofit Art Organization

Litchfield Art Festival 2021 Part III Holiday Show @ Litchfield High School Sat. Nov. 13th, 2021

Table of Contents

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MEET LAF SUPPORTERS LAF Sponsors, Donors & Volunteers

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RAFFLES for LAF Please Support TVOA to Continue to Serve the Community!

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FEATURED MUSICIANS

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MEET THE LAF ARTISTS LAF Artist Profile Pages by Booth Numbers

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LAF Schedules

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MEET LAF SUPPORTERS

Litchfield Art Festival 2021 is made possible by:

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MEET LAF SUPPORTERS

Litchfield Art Festival 2021 is made possible by:

The Voice of Art is EXTREMELY GRATEFUL for our SUPPORTERS! Visionary Benefactor!! ($1,000 or more) Sean Shea @ Virtual Intelligence Briefing Syed Bokhari @ The Litchfield Inn Diane Jones Passionate Patron! ($500 or more) Lisa Clark @ Stars Hollow Yarns Hannah Jung @ The Voice of Art Admired Art Lover! ($250 or more) David Whitman & Peter Stiglin @ Pergola Ted Murphy @ Ted Murphy Realty Beth & Franz Schober @The Hopkins Inn & Restaurant Phillip Ricciuti, Esquire @ Fazzone Ryan & Ricciuti, LLC Peter Doria Friends of Art! ($100 or more) Jody DeLisle @ Tender Car Care Blane Withers @ Marty’s Cafe Tim Meeker @ Meeker Electric Sophie Drazkiewicz @ Sophie's Special Thanks to LAF Volunteers: Madelyn Krasowski @ Wamogo High Kim & Blair Scoble Peter Doria Phillip Ricciuti, Esquire

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MEET LAF SUPPORTERS

Litchfield Art Festival 2021 is made possible by:

Visionary Benefactor!!

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MEET LAF SUPPORTERS

Passionate Patron!

Admired Art Lover!

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MEET LAF SUPPORTERS

Admired Art Lover!

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MEET LAF SUPPORTERS

Friends of Art!

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LAF Raffles

RAFFLE Fundraiser for "Litchfield Art Festival“ Raffle Tickets are available for purchase at our LAF Info Table.

The Winners will be posted on The Voice of Art’s website on Nov. 16th. www.TheVoiceofArt.org

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Live Music/ Featured Musicians

Featured Musicians:

Saxophone Quartet with John Ambrose 10:30 am-12pm Audrey Terhune Gunnar Round Cole Marcinko Joseph VanOrmer

This Performances are made possible by John Ambrose and Quinn Mitchell's In-Kind Donation.

QUINN MITCHELL Saxophonist 1 pm -3 pm QuinnMitchell.com

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Fine Non-Functional Art:

Fine Functional Art:

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Painting Sculpture Mixed Media Digital Art Graphics/Drawing Printmaking Photography

Ceramics Glass Leather Fiber/Paper Art Woodworks Metal Jewelry

MEET The LAF Artists

LAF Artists / Rachel Shuler

Booth # A-1

Mountain Tree Studios

by Rachel Shuler

Jewelry

West Hartford CT Metalwork, wood and mixed media jewelry with an organic, rusticcontemporary style.

I am a British-born jewelry artist, based in CT, USA. I work predominantly in copper and wood with mixed media elements. I use traditional and original metalworking techniques, along with staple woodworking methods to create my jewelry pieces, all of which are one-of-akind. https://mountaintreestudios.square.site/ rachel@mountaintreestudios.com FB: mountaintreestudios IG: mountaintreestudios

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LAF Artists / Dean Kent

Booth # A-2

Kent Glass Work

by Dean Kent

Glass

Worthington MA I create unique sand etched glass solar lanterns with traditional, whimsical, mythological, Celtic and nature inspired designs.

I also create resin art sculptures incorporating quartz crystals, semiprecious stones and metal findings in a variety of shapes and sizes. I offer unusual and affordable handmade gifts for the holiday shopper.

Graduated Hampshire College with a BA in Visual Arts. Pen and ink drawings kaleidoscope designer etched glass artist. www.kentglassworks.com dean@kentglassworks.co m FB: kent glass work

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LAF Artists / Julie Henderson

Booth # A-3

Julie Henderson Painting/Drawing Williamstown MA

Julie Henderson has been working on a series of tree and landscape images since early 2020, with special attention given to leafless trunks and branches. Trees are historical documents, with their markings, branches, and tendrils a form of writing describing their experience. Henderson works in oil painting and pen and ink drawings.

Henderson received her BFA in Painting and Art History from Massachusetts College of Art in 1993. She later attended the University of Delaware and received an MA in Art History. hijulie@gmail.com IG: juliehenderson_ art

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LAF Artists / Avi Baron

Booth # A-4

Avi’s Creative Designs

by Avi Baron

Woodworks Southbury CT

Avi’s Creative Designs is a husband and wife business creating handmade products from wood.

We upcycle old furniture for our functional products and use wood from local sawmills for our kitchen items. We create cutting boards, bottle openers, keepsake boxes, knife racks and other items for the home.

Ever since I was young I knew I had a passion for working with my hands. I worked next to my grandfather being his helping hand, whether it was building or fixing something. I went to school for residential construction and have learned so much. www.etsy.com/shop/aviscreatived esigns AvisCreativeDesigns@gmail.com FB: aviscreativedesigns IG: aviscreativedesigns

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LAF Artists / Judith Secco

Booth # A-5

Judith Secco Photography Bantam CT

Fine Art Photography with a unique style.

Judith Secco, a selftaught photographer, has experimented with and developed her own technique in photo editing by using layers, textures and composites of more than one photograph. Through post processing, her images take on a unique quality as she enhances the beauty of her subject with an artist's eye, bringing nature to life. www.judithsecco.com secjude@optonline.net FB: judith.secco.1 IG: secjude

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LAF Artists / Kate Fountain

Booth # A-6

Kate Fountain Painting

Branford CT My current body of work, which has all been created since the pandemic started in 2020, aims at exploring the representation of peace and balance in life symbolically through plants. I work very closely from observation with all the plants I depict, and love taking field trips to find new inspiration for my work.

I have my master’s degree in art education. I have been teaching high school for 15 years and within the past 2 years have started exhibiting my personal work regularly. I love sharing my passion for art with others and the constant change and excitement. www.katefountainart.com katefountainart@gmail.com FB: Kate Fountain Art IG: katefountainart

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LAF Artists / Julie Siegmund

Booth # A-7

Carnelian Knoll

by Julie Siegmund

Jewelry

NYC / Bantam CT I design and create earrings, bracelets and necklaces combining hand-crafted, vintage and artisanal beads from all over the world.

Recently I have designed beads which are hand crafted in Murano, Italy and in California for my pieces.

After a career in non-profit healthcare HR, I started Carnelian Knoll in 1998. I enjoy the search for and creation of distinctive beads. I personally design and create each piece I sell. I enjoy telling the stories behind the beads that I work with and happily make custom pieces. www.Shop.CarnelianKnoll.com JulieSiegmund@CarnelianKnoll. com FB: Carnelian Knoll Designs by Julie Siegmund IG: Carnelian_ Knoll

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LAF Artists / Cynthia Yanok

Booth # B-1

Hither & Yarn

by Cynthia Yanok

Fiber Art

Canton CT Knitted items, hand-dyed yarn, patterns, ornaments, sachets.

Cynthia earned the reputation in the yarn industry for the past 25 years as a designer, author, and yarn shop owner.

Her patterns have been published in Vogue Knitting Magazine, Sixth and Spring books, Knit Simple, Knitter’s Magazine, Knit ‘N Style, Noro Magazine, Creative Knitting, and also by major yarn companies. She is the author of Knit It Your Way, published

by Martingale and Co., and her designs appear in countless books. She has studied fashion in Italy, Germany, and France and brings these experiences to her designs and teaching. cynthia@TravelinAlong.com

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LAF Artists / Pam Lee

Booth # B-2

Pam Lee Painting/Drawing Pomfret Center CT

My art reflects my love of nature and all things cute and cuddly. I'm especially drawn to eyes as they are the window to the soul. I work in charcoal, watercolor, and colored pencil. I've been an artist all of my life. With no formal training somehow I found that realism came naturally to me.

No matter the medium the most important thing to me is the feeling of awe that my portraits invoke. plee1825@gmail.com FB: Pam Lee czt

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LAF Artists / Shengzhu Bernardin

Booth # B-3

True Blue Collections

by Shengzhu Bernardin Fiber Art

Torrington CT Natural Indigo Plants Dyed Fabric Handcrafted design.

Shengzhu Bernardin of True Blue Collections is a professional Indigo fabric Artist who has been working in Indigo dyeing over 30 years and designed a lot of unique patterns in a distinctive style. www.trueblue-tc.com Zhuzhu111@hotmail.com FB: Trueblue TC Collection

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LAF Artists / Audrey Reiter

Booth # C-1

Clove Valley Creations

by Audrey Reiter

Jewelry

Poughquag NY I create beaded jewelry using classic bead-weaving techniques. Each piece is handstitched, one bead at a time, with needle and beading thread.

Technique and color choice are of particular importance in my designs.

I have always loved to work with my hands. I started beading by happenstance in 2010 and beadweaving quickly became my passion. It is a meditative process for me that ends with a little work of art created from innumerable tiny pieces of glass. www.Clovevalleycreations.com clovevalleycreations@mail.com FB: Clovevalleycreations IG: Clovevalleycreations

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LAF Artists / Ceil Rossi

Booth # C-2

CAREFREE GOURD

By Ceil Rossi

3D/Mixed Media Agawam MA

My art involves the use of assorted tools such as a wood burner, dremel with various burrs, saws and ink dyes. The final product is crafted in to “Natures Pottery” I have been a gourd artist for 14 years, learning my craft in Arizona and California. I currently teach at my home studio in Agawam, Ma. I have taught classes in art centers in Ct., such as Windsor Art Center, West Hartford Art Center, Farmington Valley Art Center to name a few.

ToCareFree2@Hotmail.com FB: Carefree Gourd Gallery

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LAF Artists / Dennis Stuart

Booth # C-3

Dennis Stuart Painting

New Milford CT Oil paintings of the Litchfield Hills: My painting interest is emphasis on pattern and color harmony using suggestive texture, color and shape in translating subject to canvas or paper.

Stuart is a nationally recognized artist from Litchfield County, CT. "With my paintings, I attempt to capture a moment in time revealing a contemplative interpretation of nature" Marsh, field and forest are landscape subjects Stuart is drawn toward. www.dennisstuartartist.com Dwstuart10@gmail.com

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LAF Artists / Lauren Mullaney

Booth # C-4

LMNT Jewelry

by Lauren Mullaney Jewelry

West Hartford CT Classic and edgy geometric jewelry designed and handcrafted by Lauren Mullaney using sterling silver, oxidized silver, and Nugold brass.

Lauren is a West Hartfordbased metalsmith who studied at the CT School of Jewelry Art. She loves working with sterling silver and NuGold brass to create jewelry that has an organic, yet architectural look. Each piece is individually handmade from metal sheet and wire, then cut into organic shapes, filed, soldered, sanded and hand polished into a unique piece that reflects the elegance and the simplicity of contemporary life. https://lmntjewelry.com lmntjewelry@gmail.com FB: lmntjewelrydesigns IG: lmntjewelrydesigns

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LAF Artists / Lynne Anstett

Booth # C-5

Lynne Anstett Photography Dalton MA

My work focuses on environmental portraits (families and professionals), landscapes, structures, outdoor creatures, farms and edibles. I like to explore beyond the traditional scenes and formats as well.

Photography, to me, is a way of paying visual attention and tribute to what is otherwise often missed or taken for granted.

Lynn’s work has been exhibited at Sohn Fine Art Gallery, Maplebrook School, Ethel Walker School Bell Library, to name a few. lm_ anstett@hotmail.com

FB: ImageryArtWorks IG: lmanstett

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LAF Artists / Anne Cameron

Booth # C-6

Tissé Designs

by Anne Cameron

Fiber Art

Sharon CT I make handwoven and hand dyed scarves, garments, and shawls as well as table and kitchen linens. I work primarily in natural fibers.

Each piece is one-of-a kind.

I am in my third career as a fiber artist and designer, having recently relocated to Connecticut from Dallas, TX. I love to work with all kinds of fiber and am especially interested in combining color with complex weave structures. www.TisseDesigns.com tissewovens@gmail.com FB: Tissedesigns IG: tissedesigns

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LAF Artists / Amy Grossi

Booth # C-7

Amy Grossi Jewelry

by Amy Grossi

Jewelry

Fiskdale MA I am a lampwork glass bead jewelry artist. I use my sterling silver and gold-filled metal smithing skills as well as gemstones and pewter to compliment my handmade glass bead creations. They make distinctive one of a kind wearable artworks.

A public school music educator by trade, I have always had a lifelong love of all things jewelry and glass. I turned to the art of glass bead making in 2009. Simplicity, my love of color, and ease of wearability are a hallmark of my designs. www.amygrossijewelrydesign.com agjewelrydesign@cox.net IG: agrossijewelrydesign

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LAF Artists / Penny Feder

Booth # D-1

Penny Feder Mixed Media Brewster NY

Mixed media collage on stretched canvas. Papers and fibers laid down between layers of varnish. Then drawing, painting and perhaps colored pencil work…anything goes! When complete, the image is given several coats of a archival varnish with UVLS protection.

COLLECTIONS: Museum of American Art, Smithsonian, Wash. DC Exhibits: Museum Duren, Germany…

Art ON TV: This is Us, Sisters, Roseanne, Melrose Place, Seaquest, In the House…

COMM/LICENSING: Pier One, At A Glance, Modern Art Editions, Gold Medal, Thermo-serve … www.pennyfeder.com penny@pennyfeder.com FB: Penny Feder

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LAF Artists / Hannah Jung

Booth # D-2

Hannah Jung Painting

Warren CT My artwork visualizes a ‘beacon of hope’ through my own journey of life by portraying symbolic imageries from nature such as sky, water, light and dark. As humans, we strive to find who we are and where we belong on earth. These integral questions in our minds through this journey allow us to utilize the natural world to touch the depths of our hearts that desire to seek the answers and understand our true identities.

Hannah Jung has exhibited nationwide including The White Gallery (Lakeville), Lyman Allyn Art Museum, Salmagundi Club (NYC), Pelham Curtis Gallery (New Canaan), Horton Gallery (CA), Baker Arts Center (KS), The Gallery of the Contemporary Art (Fairfield), Mercy Gallery (Windsor), Korean Embassy (Washington D.C.), Vision Gallery (NYC), and the Bushnell (Hartford), to name a few. www.HannahJungArt.com HjjHannah@gmail.com IG: HannahJungArt FB: hannah.jung.948

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LAF Artists / Bonnie Santarsiero

Booth # E-1

Mutts & Bolts

by Bonnie Santarsiero

Sculpture Avon CT

As a light metal sculptor, I have evolved a series of iconic upcycled sculptures that capture the essence of my animal subjects. The vintage/used parts and pieces are from mostly kitchen tools and cool found objects. Some works are inspired by photos supplied by pet owners for whom I create a custom piece, others are solely from my imagination!

Bonnie is a RISD graduate with a graphic design background.

Many decades of package and branding work in the toy and pet industries have breathed life into a new direction. Her eye for structure and balance combined with a passion for unique art and animals brings life to old things. www.muttsandbolts.com b.siero@muttsandbolts.com FB: muttsandbolts IG: muttsandbolts

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LAF Artists / Lissette Padilla

Booth # E-2

Lissette Padilla Photography/Jewelry Waterbury CT

I showcase my work via prints on metallic paper, metal wall art, and handmade by me photo jewelry.

I limited each ready to hang metal wall art to 50 per piece.

Each photo jewelry piece is one of a kind via repurposed jewelry parts and various pure metals then I add my photography using domed glass Originally based in NYC, Lissette P. photography focuses on architecture, abandoned areas, and street photography. Her style tends to be gritty or dreamy.

Since 2010, she has presented her work at Artists & Fleas, Artrider and Washington Square Art Exhibit. I hope you enjoy her world! www.etsy.com/shop/thebqe elwhitestone@gmail.com

FB: Thebqe IG: thebqe

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LAF Artists / Francine Kelleher

Booth # E-3

By Francine K

by Francine Kelleher Fiber/Paper Art

Great Barrington MA • Fabric lined sketch pads, portfolios, albums, journals • Children’s cat themed scarves As a retired school teacher, I now have time to volunteer: Humane Society, Library, Elizabeth Freeman Center.

Started crafting for friends and family before entering craft fairs. The profits go to the education of my grandchildren.

JJandFP@aol.com

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LAF Artists / Mark Bentz

Booth # E-4

Mark Bentz Ceramics/Painting Wethersfield CT

Functional hand painted ceramics, original water color paintings.

Mark Bentz studied at Paier college of Art and Wesleyan Potters

zfeng99@yahoo.com

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LAF Artists / Aita Carmichael

Booth # E-5

La Linguere Fashions

by Aita Carmichael

Fiber Art

New York, NY I custom design clothing for women using various textiles that are modern, fashionable, traditional and international.

I have been designing clothes for many years and exhibited at shows all over the states. I also received several awards. My collection of clothes have an international appeal to customers of different background and cultural interest.

Lalinguere_ inc@yahoo.com

FB: Aita Carmichael IG: Aita Carmichael

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LAF Artists / Jill Scholsohn

Booth # E-6

Riverstone Jewelry

by Jill Scholsohn

Jewelry Kent CT

Handmade jewelry with anthropology used for inspiration.

Numerous craft shows on the east coast. https://riverstonejewelry.com/ riverstone8@yahoo.com FB: Riverstonejewelry IG: riverstone8_

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LAF Artists / Karen Andrews

Booth # E-7

Karen Andrews Painting/Mixed Media W. Stockbridge MA I am a magical realist artist who blends watercolor and photography in unique ways to produce paintings and printed art products that delight the soul and add joy to the home and body.

I offer original framed art, prints, placemats, cutting boards, tea towels and apparel.

Karen evolved from an art history student at Oberlin College to documentary photographer, to watercolorist.

Karen now runs her own gallery, the Inner Vision Studio in the Berkshires.

www.InnerVision-Studio.com karenjandrews@gmail.com FB: Karen J. Andrews Inner Vision Studio IG: Inner_ Vision_ Studio

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LAF Artists / Cardinale Montano

Booth # E-8

Lineflax & Roving

by Cardinale Montano

Fiber Art

Housatonic MA Structured Totes, zipped Totes and cross-body bags from Green Guard certified material. Rustic linen aprons/kitchen towels.

Cardinale started Lineflax and Roving in 2014 with a few weaving looms, vintage sewing machines, and a focus on creating functional, aesthetic products for the home.

The bags were inspired by a remnant of material she came across one day. They have become a favorite of customers of all ages and lifestyles over the years. Cardinale is still very much a hands-on part of production. www.Lineflaxandroving.com Cardinale@lineflaxandroving.com IG: lineflax_ and_ roving

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Litchfield Art Festival 2021

See you next year!

Litchfield Art Festival 2022 “All-Accessible Creative Placemaking”

LAF Spring: May 14-15th, 2022 @ Litchfield Community Field

LAF Fall: September, 2022 (TBA) LAF Holiday Show: November, 2022 (TBA)

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