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Published and distributed by Stampington & Company, LLC, Art Quilting Studio is a semiannual publication released every June and December, which caters to the art quilt. It's not surprising to find inspiring works from cover to cover by members of SAQA. Ann Brauer and Cheryl Rezendes were featured in the January 2016 issue. The latest, June 2016, issue does not disappoint with articles by SAQA artists Deidre Adams, Mary Pal, Pamela Allen, Paula Kovarik, Denise Labadie to name a few, and our own MA/RI member artists, Nancy Turbitt and Cheryl Rezendes.

Queen Bee Says No to GMOs leads a 6 page article written by Nancy Turbitt

titled, "Nature's Portraits: Tapping into Imagination." Nancy talks about her inspiration and the process of creating in her storybook series. She talks about her techniques, unexpected challenges and a bit about her process. Other artworks depicted in the article are Empress of the Pines and Mariposa. 

In her article titled, "Cross Journeys at Dusk," Cheryl Rezendes talks about the process of creating her artwork of the same name. Starting off as a watercolor response to a particularly gorgeous sunset across an open field on her way home from work, the one painting turned into several and was collaged. Using an image-transfer technique, Cheryl transferred her watercolors into the creation of an art quilt. The article continues with supplies, techniques and tips for creating similar art quilts.

 

Art Quilting Studio offers their readers the opportunity to be published in several departments as outlined in the back of their publication. The deadline for submissions for the Winter 2017 issue is July 15, 2016. They prefer receiving original artwork for submissions. For an overview of their guidelines for submission visit stampington.com. To purchase a subscription you can go to Stampington & Company or call 877-782-6737. Back issues are available from Stampinton as well. Local quilt shops and JoAnn's may also carry this publication.

Exhibition: Cheryl Rezendes Rulewich

INTERLUDES

"In the late spring of 2015 I helped to care for my dear father as he made his final journey from life here on earth to the unknown world beyond. The loss was a great one for me.

Interludes is a collection of works that speak to the moments of understanding and peace that came to me in between the crushing and painful bouts of grief. Over time and with patience I have come to see the dark, hollow of grief pale in comparison to the vision of all he gave me. 

My Dad and I shared a great love for the complex beauty of the New England landscape. The imagery in these works was taken from the time I spent over the past 12 months wandering the woods near my home in search of the meaning of life and love."  

Cheryl Rezendes Rulewich

 

Cheryl Rezendes received her training as a painter at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. After graduation she made her living as a custom clothier while pursuing her own work as a mixed-media collage artist. Both her fine and wearable art have been exhibited in shops and galleries throughout the United States. 

Cheryl currently makes art quilts, teaches a variety of classes and creates hand dyed silk scarves for purchase at the Salmon Falls Artisans Showroom. Her techniques and much more are featured in her book, Fabric Surface Design published by Storey Publishing and a signed copy can be purchased at Cheryl's Etsy Shop.

Join Cheryl at the opening reception for her new show INTERLUDES on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at the Salmon Falls Gallery, 1 Ashfield St, in Shelburne Falls, MA in the Upstairs Gallery from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The exhibit will run through the month of June.

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Two MA/RI SAQA Members Featured  

Art Quilting Studio Magazine

Published and distributed by Stampington & Company, LLC, Art Quilting Studio is a semiannual publication released every June and December, which caters to the art quilt. It's not surprising to find inspiring works from cover to cover by members of SAQA. It is unusual to find two SAQA members included in the same issue from one region, MA/RI, and both from the Berkshires.

Blood Moon, by Ann Brauer is on the cover and featured in their Series Showcase is Ann Brauer: Fabric Strip Quilts. The article is written by Rice Freeman-Zachery, who lives and writes in Midland, Texas. Ann's 'quilt as you go' method is discussed by her as well as her studio, her process, and how she became an art quilter.

Flip a few pages and you will find an article called The Evolution of Four Art Quilts by Cheryl Rezendes. In the article, Cheryl features four of her quilts, Whichever Way the River Flows, Night Sky, Fertility and Indian Summer. For each of the quilts Cheryl discusses her techniques and inspirations.

Art Quilting Studio offers their readers the opportunity to be published in several departments as outlined in the back of their publication. Submissions for the June 2016 issue have already passed and my quilts will be featured in this next issue. If you want to submit for the Winter 2017 issue the deadline is July 15, 2016. They prefer receiving original artwork for submissions. For an overview of their guidelines for submission visit stampington.com. To purchase a subscription you can go to Stampington & Company or call 877-782-6737. Back issues are available from Stampinton as well. I was lucky to find this last issue at my local JoAnn's for $14.99.

etsy shop spotlight - Cheryl Rezendes

Cheryl Rezendes is a dedicated and passionate artist with a strong commitment to teach and assist others with their own personal artistic growth, pursuit of creative expression and appreciation of art.

In Cheryl Rezendes' etsy shop you'll find gorgeous hand dyed silk for nuno felting and scarf making, as well as her fat quarters, wearable art, accessories and most recently some home decor items made from her dyed and painted fabric.

Click here to visit Cheryl's Etsy Shop