Janet’s husband, Gary, participates in the making of their handcrafted Christmas ornaments. When MS forced him into an early retirement from dentistry, Gary set up his workshop with all his power tools and working surfaces at wheelchair height. Together, Gary and Janet turn a rectangle for wood into a lathe-turned, hand-carved and painted one-of-a-kind piece of artwork.

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2/5: Ice sculpting and appearance of Ice Princess (Emmaus Triangle); musicians and “chill chaser” fare (local coffee shops); Hoot Hike (Wildlands Conservancy, 7pm).

2/6: SnowBlast Blizzard Jazz Brunch featuring the EHS boys’ a cappella group Fermata Nowhere and the EHS Jazz Ensemble (Moravian Church, 11am-1pm); hearth-side cooking demonstration and children’s activities (1803 House, noon-4pm); adventure hike with Wildlands Conservancy guide (South Mountain, 2pm); storytelling with children’s librarian (Emmaus Public Library, 2-4pm); Frosty’s Snowball Toss, slippery tug of war, Ice Cube Treasure Hunt, snowboard and ski safety demo (library lawn, noon-4pm); Iditarod sled dog demonstration (library lawn, 3-4pm); Frost Bit Fun Run (3:30pm). All events free. Blizzard Ball with rock ‘n’ roll and island tunes by Jimmy and Jimmy (Emmaus VFW, 7:30-11:30pm). $10 in advance; $12 at the door.

Location: 1741 on the Terrace, Hotel Bethlehem. $75/person. RSVP required. 610.882.0450.

Not only do my tags reflect my personal and artistic style, they compliment my jewelry and help them stand out to customers. I believe personalized tags are a great way to market and draw attention to any type of artwork. They add a finished look and create consistency throughout a collection.

Some suggestions to create an identity that is right for you:

1. Use a typeface or handwriting that is easy to read and works with your style and type of art. Keep it consistent so it creates a connection throughout your collection.
2. Color helps to draw the eye, so you might want to try one or two bright colors. But don’t let it overpower the actual artwork. After all, it is your art you are promoting.
3. Create a logo for yourself. A dominant icon or symbol can add a legitimate and professional look to your art.
4. Describe yourself and your work graphically. For example, I use bright colors and a pattern on my tags that reflect my modern and fun artwork and lifestyle. But this might not work for a classic or traditional type of artwork. Discover what works for you and will attract your audience.

Overall, you want to enhance your work and help it to stand out to customers. Remember not to distract from your art, but to create a finished and professional look.

in 1995, while attending Parsons School of Design for a degree in photography, Lee became fascinated with the mysteries of digital imaging. This process has brought her back to her fine art roots with the creation of images using the computer as her paintbrush.  Her photomontages evolve as the layers, blends and collages her original photographs.  She is inspired by nature and heightens the impact of the rhythms and patterns of nature in her artwork.

As summer reaches its summit, and the true splendor of Pennsylvania hits its apex, everybody knows it’s time for the Pocono State Craft Festival. Now in its 24th year, all eyes turn toward Stroudsburg and The Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm for this crown jewel in the galaxy of summer events in the Poconos of Pennsylvania.

Fine jewelry, woodworking, clothing, metal work, stained glass, furniture, leather, basketry, and pottery are but some of the distinctive crafts on display for your shopping pleasure. Watch the craft demonstrations, enjoy festival foods and listen to the best in Dixieland and Bluegrass music.