Tag Archives: postaday2011

Just a note…

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Lisa Yarost

I had a terrific time at ArtScene in Rockford, IL this weekend, showing at the North Main Studios. Meghan Jones Turley (http://www.megsartspot.com/) was our organizer, and the amount of effort she puts into these shows astounds me. Not only is … Continue reading →

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How to feel like a celebrity in your own home.

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Lisa Yarost

Do you ever wonder what it feels like to be a celebrity? Well, now is your chance to experience the glamour of being stalked by paparazzi without even leaving the safety of your own home, using my PROVEN METHOD! What … Continue reading →

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Tea Cozy

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Lisa Yarost

Sometimes making art is about as exciting as watching paint dry. This is usually when I am literally watching paint dry. During times like these, it is good to know that I possess the materials and skills necessary to create … Continue reading →

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Wadder!!

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Lisa Yarost

The fabric I bought along with the new pattern yesterday had stretch, and it turns out the pattern called for no stretch. As a result, I took some fabric from my stash to make up the pattern today. Even after … Continue reading →

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Hey, Look! New fabric and prewashing tips.

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Lisa Yarost

Okay, so I’m busy getting ready for the Big Show. I need to stay focused. Except… I couldn’t wait to take off my nasty polyester work blouse today, and the thought of wearing polyester through another summer was not sounding … Continue reading →

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To Keep Inside

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Lisa Yarost

Hey! New series, second painting.     Five points and a gold star to the first person who guesses the inspiration for this series. This painting was again from one of the group of boards that I prepared a while … Continue reading →

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Empty Silhouettes

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Lisa Yarost

Remember all those boards I was preparing? Well, this is one of them. Talk about mixed media… It’s all in there but the fabric. It’s hard to capture the depth of this in a photograph, but I’m pretty pleased with … Continue reading →

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The last Little Birdie

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Lisa Yarost

Well, here it is, the last little birdie. Time to move on to a new series.

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Bernina Cozy, Part 2

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Lisa Yarost

Sometimes, you just have to let paint dry overnight. That’s what I had to do today, so to make myself feel like a super accomplished person, I decided to just make the stupid sewing machine cover. Yes, I know that … Continue reading →

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Gained?

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Lisa Yarost

Today was not directly productive, studio-wise. Sure, I washed some fabrics that had been discovered in a mildewed box, and I cleared of my table – mostly – and I found a place for the fabrics that does not include … Continue reading →

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