Here are a few friends and family that I recommend you visit
via the web.
Mike Ahern runs this gallery out of his and Jim's inn (see link below). Along with my work, the gallery shows several award-winning plein air artists, ceramicists, and a number of notable painters, plus limited-edition photographs and vintage posters.
My Master Class teacher, and wonderful mentor. There aren't words enough to describe her generosity. She teaches a wide variety of classes all over. Go to her website and hope she's teaching near you.
Carole's who introduced me to NanC. Her shop's in Newbury Park, CA. Her shop has the best classes in the area. If she doesn't have the bead or supply you're looking for, you don't need it.
This is my artist guild, made up of people from my Master Class. Check this web site for our upcoming exhibits, plus to see what all my cohorts are up to.
Want to spend some time in the beautiful North Carolina Mountains while taking classes in a wide variety of techniques? This is the place for you. Heaven.
Kandra's the best! She understands beaders and what they want. Her shop on the web has a wide selection, great prices and prompt service.
Liz does it all, from off-loom work to bead stringing to loom work. If you get a chance to take a class from her, jump at it.
Melanie bends wire like no one else ever. Take any class that she teaches. You will not regret it. Plus her wire necklaces are too beautiful for words.
I took a class with Betsy in Chicago. She taught me how to widen how I see and use beads. I cannot recommend her classes enough.
Joni taught me to weave. Not an easy task. She widened my understanding of weaving; it's not all plaid. She taught at Sitka Center for Art and Ecology, in Oregon. She is a versitile artist and a very good teacher.
The ocean, the sand, and a school dedicated both to art and the community. See what classes they are offering this summer.
Heaven. Pure and simple. Unbelievable teachers in an unbelievable setting at an unbelievable center. Go take a course. You will not regret it. (Outside of Lincoln City, Oregon.)
"Playa offers creative individuals the space, solitude, and community to reflect and engage their work." Summer Lake, Oregon
"Promoting the vitality of the arts and the development of writers, visual artists, and composers by providing a retreat for creative work." Austerlitz, New York
IDYLLWILD
My husband, the wonderful Mr. Steve Taylor, is a realtor in the best town on earth. How lucky can he get! He's honest, from Iowa, hardworking, and cute as a button.
The best Idyllwild has to offer. Don't take my work for it -- ask Tripadvisor.com and Yelp.
Frank takes amazing black and white portraits of dogs, capturing the unique personality of each dog. He owns a gallery in Idyllwild where he shows his pictures of rescued dogs, commissioned portraits, and street scenes from around the world.
Hand built, top quality guitars and basses built in Idyllwild. Our instruments are built from premium quality exotic hardwoods and hardware. For musicians who not only want the best, but also something different and unique.
Handcrafted artisan wine. Idyllwild is home to the winery’s headquarters and the site for testing new ideas in winemaking, with production in nearby Temecula.
