Sunday, January 3, 2010

eco sequoia fabric shoot


as you might remember i just self published my first book called earth series. the response has been good and i was happy with it. it is a good first edition. i am still searching other papers and lower prices as it is quite expensive for me to produce and perhaps a bit pricey for my friends and family.
so, i was checking out the little book idea on iphoto. i am now awaiting 3 little books of just snapshots for this show i want to organize this year.
there has always been a question around my 'abstract' art. i call myself a landscape artist. few understand it. so my idea is to show people how my work blends directly with nature and in fact how strong the connection if between my work and what i see in the outdoors.
i decided it is merely a question of the proximity. that would mean in my case, seeing things through a macro lens instead of a telephoto lens. you know, up close and personal.
here are a few shots for the study. and the wee book is only $5 if you want one. i will get them soon...
cheers, and enjoy your local redwood! and your local textile artist jennifer...

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

a few small items..

there are little gifts for sharing your love like handmade soaps and eye pillows....

25% off Holiday Sale for Jennifer Mackey's prints and paintings

In an effort to clear out inventory and make more art available at lower prices I am discounting acrylics, oils, and giclee's by 25%...

There will be loads of little items @ $25 and less also.

To include but not limited to pillows, eye pillows, bath salts, small indian handmade books I brought back from Jalsimar, India, shibori textiles, limited edition cards and so on.


SEE YOU THIS WEEKEND?

Jennifer and Patty are really having a good time with creating colorful and abstract gifts for this weekend open studio. We do hope you come by and visit and make it a wonderful weekend by sharing in our holiday cheer... Eggnog, Hot Apple Cider, Cookies and a bit of piano music to keep you cozy after a probably drive in winter rains. Call for directions : 707-764-3877

Sunday, November 29, 2009

Just Around the Corner Now

Well, still in the Bay Area after a beautiful adventure to Paris. Visited friends, artists, museums, cafes and well you know, all the things one likes to do in Paris. Truly the city of lights when you hang with Ian as he has that evening hour schedule down.

Friends loved the new book. I did not get into showing it to galleries. One week was not enough to work too hard.

Now I am gearing up for the weekend Open Studio with Patty. I know she has been really stitching and felting away too.

As for myself, I am offering original art work and giclee prints at a major discount. I am also organizing nice little gifts to make everyone cozy during the holidays.

Remember that art and music are the best gifts for the heart and soul of everyone. Come on by and visit us with friends and family...

Questions? Call 764-3877 or email info.chiajen@gmail.com
date: 12 and 13 December
time: 11 - 4 pm
place: Chia Jen Studio / 1961 Monument Road / Rio Dell / Ca
your job: email this link to all your artistically sensitive friends so we have a great turn out!

Thursday, October 29, 2009

What December Will Bring

bath salts by jennifer mackey


Patty Demant, knitter, stitcher, quilter, teacher, felter... and I, textile studio artist, thought it would be good fun to celebrate the holidays with an open studio and craft sale. This will be a relaxed weekend of meeting with friends, drinking eggnogs, eating holiday cookies and listening to some piano tunes... and well enjoying the holiday season in Humboldt County.

We are organizing small gift items to sale, housewares in felt, linens for table and home, baths salts for really getting in the winter groove, and a variety of Chia Jen Studio products.
Price range will be mostly low with a few high priced items if you feel inclined to bring home a painting or silk scarf.

I will keep you posted as items get selected. For now just mark your calendars for December 12th and 13th at the Chia Jen Studio from 11 am to 4 pm.


Thursday, October 1, 2009

publishing earth series book

i am excited about this project. baby steps that have taken a long time coming.

i began some of the monoprints just after 9/11 and later with our great concern for the future of this lovely planet, wove some of the ideas and images together.

but underneath all of our 'stories', whether political or environmental, is the personal history that effects how we interpret everything that goes on around us.

this is one interpretation. with any luck there will be more in the future.

i look forward to your feedback.

By jennifer mackey