by Martha Beau | Mar 29, 2023
We just found out that one of our founding members of VAM passed away in 2021. We are sad for the news. Joyce Center Decker (B) 8/22/1924 (D) 9/8/2021 She didn’t beat Grandma Moses (whom she met) in longevity but at 97 she survived most. Joyce was a fierce...
by Martha Beau | Apr 12, 2022
Virginia McNeice, known to us as Jini, was a cherished member at VAM for decades. After her death in 2019, many people were dismayed to know her beautiful art would cease to be created. Her family is now selling her remaining artwork. If you would like to know more,...
by Martha Beau | Dec 19, 2021
Enjoy this time lapse video of member Martha Starke creating her botanical artwork of one of her newest designs, Flower Pedals....
by Martha Beau | Dec 16, 2021
Felting is the oldest known manipulation of the natural world. It is older than stone work, basketry or claywork. That is because wool doesn’t require human intervention to felt; the wool of a sheep’s coat, for instance, is naturally felted. Susannah White...
by Martha Beau | Jul 15, 2021
Congrats to member Barbara Sarvis! Her painting was chosen to be on June June 2021 cover of Adanna : Women and Politics (Special Edition) Founder/Editor, Christine Redman-Waldeyer. Here is what she says about the painting: In the winter of 2020, COVID-19 re-introduced...
