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Joann Wells Greenbaum
Fine Art
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by Joann on 9/28/2007 1:49:19 PM
oil painting by Cindy Revell
I recently discovered the talents of the artist Cindy Revell, and I'd like to share what I found.
Cindy's delightful illustrations, which are influenced by folk, medieval and eastern arts have a fresh and bold quality which I find enchanting. Cindy's animals and characters have exuberant expressions of shape and color. Her plump, luscious vegetables and whimsical landscapes are as inviting as a dazzling autumn day.
The lush, rich colors which Cindy exudes in her illustrations are seamlessly translated in her more traditional oil paintings. Being influenced by the Flemish painters, Cindy's still life's, landscapes and animals are portrayed in dramatic light and texture. The viewer is transported to a quieter, more contemplative place to explore and enjoy.
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by Joann on 9/25/2007 11:28:46 AM
Waiting
Sometimes the waiting is the hardest part... This pile of cinder blocks are waiting to be put in place for the barn foundation. Rob, our builder, says we'll be in by Christmas- what a fantastic Christmas present!
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by Joann on 9/25/2007 11:25:34 AM
Raw basement
Here is the NOW interior of the basement in its raw form - someday to be a pottery studio for David.
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by Joann on 9/25/2007 11:17:52 AM
Waterproof sheathing
The waterproof sheathing was wrapped around the basement exterior. Next step is to backfill the dirt around this section of the house, to submerge about half of the basement.
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by Joann on 9/18/2007 4:56:17 PM
Rob and rebar
Rob Ciervo, our contractor is seen here placing the rebar, the reinforcement rods in the freshly poured concrete that was funneled into the ICF blocks of the basement. As this is an artist's blog, I'd like to mention that the ongoing house construction journeling in my blog is the most necessary item of interest to an artist- that is having a suitable studio environment to work in, and that of course is one of the primary reasons for this house.
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by Joann on 9/18/2007 4:40:11 PM
"Good Hair Day/Bad Hair Day"
David and I participated in the Peters Valley Craft Show last weekend at the Sussex County Fairgrounds in New Jersey. Our booths were set up side by side where we met and greeted old friends and new during the two days of the show. The judges awarded a Third Place ribbon to David for his pottery. We were both pleased with the turn out of many lovely art patrons. We enjoyed the comaraderie of other exhibiting artists and felt that the experience was very worthwhile. I met a poet, Alina Galliano who talked to me about using my images in one of her poetry books. This was a delightful idea that I hope will come to fruition.
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by Joann on 9/12/2007 12:21:51 PM
You're A Winner
I'm introducing a very fun opportunity for my mailing list - you can be a contender!
Just by signing up for my quarterly e-mail newsletter on my website, you become eligible to win a free print of your choice.
Each quarter I'll randomly select a new winner, than send your choice of a print from my website to your home address to enjoy!
SIMPLE to do, fun to try!
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by Joann on 9/12/2007 9:08:57 AM
Peters Valley Craft Show
Joann and David will be showing their new paintings and pottery at the Peters Valley Craft Fair on Sept. 15 & 16.
Held at the Sussex County Fair Grounds in New Jersey, this is a fun event with 160 exhibitors, craft demos, live music, food, kids art activity area.
This is a really fun weekend so plan to come, admission is $7, under 12 is FREE
Come and say hello at booths #R43 and 44
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by Joann on 9/11/2007 9:12:10 AM
Windows and walls
The bassement walls and windows are framed and ready for the next step, pouring concrete into the ICF blocks.
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by Joann on 9/11/2007 9:10:06 AM
The cellar door
"Slide down my rainspout, come through my cellar door, and we'll be jolly friends forevermore."
This childhood jingle came to mind as I'm writing...
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by joann on 9/11/2007 9:07:36 AM
Interior basement walls
The interior of the basement, the walls are braced for support. The concrete will be poured into the hollow blocks in a day or two.
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by Joann on 9/5/2007 11:06:01 AM
ICF blocks
The ICF blocks, insulated concrete forms, are delivered and awaiting the work of stacking for the basement walls.
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by Joann on 9/5/2007 11:02:20 AM
ICF basement walls
After a few hours, it's beginning to look like the walls for a basement. By tomorrow all the blocks will be in place for an 8 foot wall. The building inspector has to pass his approval before the concrete is poured into the styrofoam forms.
by Joann on 9/5/2007 11:00:15 AM
ICF blocks
These ICF blocks look alot like legos. They are stack first, than concrete is poured into the forms.
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by Joann on 9/5/2007 10:57:03 AM
Tom DiCarlo, architect
Tom DiCarlo, and his German Shepherd, Carla, along with David overseeing the progress of block laying. Tom, our astute architect, has been very patient with our adjustments and tweaking of the design as new ideas arise.
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by Joann on 9/5/2007 10:54:03 AM
ICF supplier Dave Farrington
Dave Farrington is the supplier for ICF, insulated concrete forms. These are energy efficient styrofoam blocks which are filled with concrete, once they're put in place.
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by Joann on 9/5/2007 10:46:12 AM
Rob Ciervo Construction
Our very competent and dedicated builder, Rob Ciervo of Ciervo & Sons Construction. Rob has an unwavering diligence and attention to detail. We're very lucky to have his talents and experience to trust our house plans to.
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