In Downtown Dubuque

 

@ the Carnegie-Stout Public Library

Dubuque, IA

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Autumn in Iowa

 

2025 Desk Calendar

Recently I used several of my favorite images and corresponding inspirational verses to compile this beautiful spiral-bound 4" x 8" desk calendar.  The above image is the cover and below is October.  I am in love with it -- the quality, the photos and verses, the size, the functionality and the versatility as it fits easily in many spaces.

So, don't delay.  Purchase yours soon as supplies are limited, and they have been very popular already.  $18 includes tax but shipping is extra.

To request your calendar, use the following email:  sjbfbusiness@gmail.com

The remaining image features the entire calendar, including thumbnails of each month.

 

Mosaics

 

During a recent daylong Zentangle event at the Shalom Center in Dubuque, Iowa, the participants and I got busy putting pen to paper and created these beautiful pieces.  The photos above and below feature the same triangular-shaped pieces each drawn by separate artists yet when matched side to side, there are many delightful combinations resembling a kaliedoscope. 

"Anything is possible, one stroke at a time."

                                              --Maria Thomas, 

                                                                   Zentangle co-founder

                 We also spent time drawing organic patterns, including those in the two                               remaining images.

BTL JOOS

 One of the patterns present in my piece is inspired by and named for the movie Beetle Juice....notice the tangle name BTL JOOS as well.  The timing corresponds to the updated version of the film along with the season of ghosts and goblins that is quickly approaching.  Regardless of pattern names and the world of entertainment, I love indulging my creative spirit by putting pen to paper and then several hours later relishing in what has appeared.  How fun!

More Art is Happening!

 

With much excitement and pride, I am eager to announce the opening of an upcoming art exhibit at the Dubuque Public Library that features more of my work.

Friday, October 4, 2024

5:30 - 7:30 pm

Got Passion?

Photo and design by Stephanie Funke