Featuring ... FEATURING Part 2!

Marit Barentsen's new international Art Magazine FEATURING is such an inspiration for every creative spirit. 

 (Photo provided by Marit Barentsen of the presses rolling!)

Here are some additional pages from my Art and Poetry Collaboration
 with Seth Apter titled
The Gift  that was published in  Featuring's  inaugural edition!

.... Dedicated
 And
 In Honor of my Mother.

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FEATURING is here- and What a GIFT!!

The amazing and talented Marit Barentsen has created a gorgeous new International Art Magazine titled FEATURING  that is a polished, smart, page turning compilation of stories and articles about all facets of the art world.  The inaugural issue has just come off the presses and I am thrilled, honored and blessed that an altered book art and poetry collaboration that I completed with Seth Apter from The Altered Page, titled The Gift, has been included.  The article discusses our project, displays select pictures of our artwork and poems and includes an in depth interview  from each of us on our project.  Our altered book collaboration was based on each of us having a book for which the other created poems. These poems were then the jumping point for the others original artwork for each of our books. You must read the article to see the details!

Click this You Tube Video  to see

  the first release of Featuring as the presses roll!

This first edition of the magazine includes all of the things Marit ever  dreamed of- as she says, " articles to READ, background stories, interviews... she dreamed of a  versatile magazine that included art journaling, mixed media, photography, poetry and everything else that would fit - creativity in all its forms." 

And so it is one beautiful

  8 1/4" x 11 3/4"  magazine of glossed beauty!

(Partial view below of FEATURING's cover)
FEATURING can also be followed on FACEBOOK here- with daily previews of first edition articles!

And  for a preview of FEATURING- you can click here which will also show you a preview of

 The Gift!

 Below are glimpses of my art work and poetry which are not included in the FEATURING article.  

"Stacking Souls"

One Season to Another-Mixed Media Artwork

A Poem: Designs in Nature

Mixed Media Artwork

More of  The Gift  in a follow up post. In the interim, 

don't wait to check out 

FEATURING!

Unending thank yous go to Marit Barentsen for accepting our submission for  FEATURING  into this very special inaugural edition and being the very best editor that I've ever known!! I am truly grateful.

The Pulse of Mixed Media- Day 8 and a SUPER ARTWORK GIVE AWAY!

I'm thrilled and honored to be a part of Seth Apter's new book, The Pulse of Mixed Media, Secrets and Passions of 100 Artists Revealed.

(The Banner  above was created and affixed to my paintings  by the incredible artist- Michelle Ward.)

It's day 8 of the book's theatrical reveal -

To tell my story of its magical, magnetic, and dynamic  appeal.
 Containing heartfelt words, deep emotions and insightful thoughts-
With gorgeous original paintings and artwork so excitedly sought.
  It’s an artistic explosion- a collaboration of fun and finesse -
It's now time to celebrate
The Pulse of Mixed Media's grand success!!

   As a contributor, I was asked to create a self portrait  Here's a 

glimpse of my work titled "Essence of My Smile"!

Below is sneak peek of  "Creating Wonder from Within",   another mixed media artwork created for the book - filled with a tapestry of hidden and subtle secret meanings.    

It may be a surprise to some, but Seth and I go back a long way. In fact, I'm tremendously excited to announce that a special art and poetry collaborative project of ours titled  "The Gift" will be published this spring in the inaugural  edition of a new quarterly Art Magazine FEATURING,  founded by the amazing Marit Barentsen.

  In celebration of  The Pulse of Mixed Media, 

 And as part of the  kick off of the book-

 I'm  having  a  big GIVE AWAY!

One lucky winner will be able to say they are the very proud owner of 

 Elemental VII-a Seth Apter original work. 

 In Seth's own words,  "It is a  'one-of-a-kind'.. created on cold press watercolor paper, handmade in Montreal at the Papeterie Saint Armand."  Measuring 10" x 7 1/2", it's one of the largest pieces sold in his Etsy shop and can be seen below! This fabulous piece was originally highlighted and on exhibition at the Virtual TART site, an art website organized by artist Dale Copeland and based in New Zealand.

        All you need to do is leave a comment on this posting- and at the end of our 31/31  March book  party, I will choose one  lucky winner at random. Please make sure that I will be able to identify who you are so I can  make contact and send you this precious gift!

Seth: Now that I'm giving away one of your stunning pieces of artwork- I hope you will answer the following question for your readers:  You've indicated that your meeting with Patricia Larsen was  the cataclysmic event that started  your  life to become the artist and author that you are today. Looking back to that time, do you think you'd have entered the field of art if you hadn't seen her work and visited her gallery?  If so, what other event or person do you think would have  taken you into the world of art?  And, if  your answer is no, do you think that there would have been another passion that you'd  be engaged in now other than art.... Can you also please tell us what triggered you to create your infamous The Altered Page  blog? And for those reading this post, I would love to  hear     what inspired you to create your website or blog.

        

In conjunction with the book's release,  Seth has scheduled events across the country.  I am so excited to be part of the New York City book release  on March 31, 2012 from 10:00AM- 12:00 Noon  at the Ink Pad   along with other contributing artists including Michelle Ward, Leslie Marsh, Karen Cole, Roxanne Evans Stout and Julie Prichard!  We will be discussing our creative processes and contributions to the book, answer audience questions, show samples of our work, and sign copies of the book.  The event is free and open to the public but you must contact the Ink Pad in advance at (212) 463-9876 as seats are limited.

 With very special thanks and tremendous appreciation to everyone who has joined this amazing book tour!