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...Just Your Friendly, Neighborhood Artist!E M I L Y S O D D E R S F I N E A R T I S T M U R A L I S T N O V E L I S T & P O E T

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The little box with a door, known as BHS, is now undergoing a

radical transformation. What was a bare plywood subfloor, will be

a lovely antiquated hardwood floor. What was bare drywall, will be

given a nice coat of classic white, while the ceiling exhibits an

original mural of abstracted sky (or could it be water?)...and of

course, every conceivable measure to organize and make the workspace more functional (and beautiful!) will be taken!

BHS: as a clean s late.

A Before Photo.

Bird House Studio Gets a Makeover

October 2010, Fall Issue

Art In The Park 2010: A Volu nteer Effort

Each year, just before the autumn colors are ushered in, Art in the

Park takes place on Labor Day weekend along the banks of the

Ashuelot River in Keene. Yes, it is the very same river that BHS

resides by upstream.

Given the immense need of volunteers, I opted to be one instead of

displaying artwork, which was fine considering the art was neededfor the Peoples Bank display shortly thereafter (see above). My

duties as roamer were to assist artists with loading and unloading

artwork from their vehicles, setting up tents, relieving them from

those tents later on for bathroom or food breaks, taking photos, an-

nouncing raffle winners, passing out brochures and answering ques-

tions about the event.

The extra help was well received by both the artists and the public.

Again and again, surveys reported that AIP this year seemed bigger

than previous years. Over all, it was a very successful event!

I have been asked by many folks if I will be displaying at AIP next

year. The answer is yes, pending on if I have the display materials

necessary to do so. There are many BHS to-dos on the list for

preparation, and needless to say, some of those things are expensive

investments that may or may not be fulfilled by next year. But you

can certainly expect to see me there in the future!

If you would like to volunteer for AIP 2011, I welcome you to con-

tact me for more information. We appreciate your help!

Questions. Comments, or want to be removed from my mailing list? Just email me at:

emilysodders@yahoo.com or call 603-209-3534

Art in the Park 2010

Through most of the month of October, a small collection of art-

work in various mediums and subjects will be on display at the

Peoples Bank (formerly Ocean State Bank) in Keene, NH on West

St. for open viewing. Among them, the Goose Pond Series 1-3 andthe Gilsum Site Series 1-3 are exhibited. All, save one art piece,

are available for sale, and purchases can be reserved for the end

date of the 22nd. Dont miss this fun sampler show of BHS art!

Peoples Bank Art Display

-Peoples Bank of West St.

Keene Art Display: September

13th-October 22nd

BHS SpotLight

AIP Grand Prize Raffle Win-

ner with art is t Bob Askey andMAAA president , Gil l Truslow

Gilsum Historical Sites Puzzle Series

On August 14th, 2010 during the Gilsum Old

Home Day, marked the unveiling of the Gilsum

Historical Sites Puzzle Series, starting with the

Blacksmith Shop. All proceeds from the purchase

of this fine puzzle, designed and drawn in graph-

ite pencil by Emily Sodders, will go towards

maintaining this and other historical sites in Gil-sum for years of enjoyment. You can order one

directly through the artist or any other member of

the Society. They are $20, plus shipping, if

needed. You can also look forward to more de-

signs featuring other historical sites, including the

Village Store, Town Hall, Church, Stone Arch

Bridge, and more.

The Blacksmith Shop Puzzle

300 Pieces 19x13 $20

2010 Federal Duck Stam p Contest Entry

The entry is still currently in judging as far as is

known by the artist. Results should be in by late

October or early-to-mid November. This years

entry features a Canada Goose as it plumes it

breast while standing in shallow water. It is a very

busy image with bright colors and minute details,

which would make it an unusual choice for the

judges, should it win. The artist is still debating

on which species she will draw for next year, but

wants to wait and see how this years design is

received before starting.2010 Federal Duck Stamp Entry

Fall 2010 Art Feature:

Goose Pond Inspirations #3

Goose Pond is a lovely body of water on the north end of Keene. I began the

Goose Pond Series over a year ago, painting in the bedroom of an apartment

my husband and I called home for the first months of our marriage. Now on

to the fourth painting, the series has grown in popularity with each install-

ment. There will be seven pieces in all. Oil on Canvas, $1,500

Internet Special: Wedding Photography + Origi nal Portrait

Are you, or someone you know getting married in the coming year? Well, for a limited time, I

will be offering a special rate for a digital photography and an original hand-drawn wedding

portrait package, to go along with your main professional photographer. With this deal, you get

a CD with hundreds of wedding images, all edited and ready to print, and an original color pen-

cil portrait based off one of those imagesall for under the price you will pay for the other

photographer (though I still suggest you have one, anyway)(its smart to diversify when it

comes to cameras and once-in-a-lifetime-events!) What a deal!

+

Package A: Hundreds of Photos and Small Color Pencil Wedding Portrait

(approx. dimensions 12x 18) for $2,000!

Package B (Upgrade): Hundreds of Photos and Medium Color Pencil WeddingPortrait (approx. dimension 18x24) for $2,500!

Package C (Upgrade):Hundreds of Photos and Large Color Pencil Wedding Por-trait (approx. dimensions 24x36) for $3,000!

For larger sizes, options, and pricing, please contact the artist (information be-low). Thanks!

Visit Emilys Online Gallery:

http://www.emilysoddersfineart.artworkfolio.com