Here is Paula's Newsletter for Fall 2009
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Hello Mosaic Lovers!

It is November and 2009 will be over before you know it. Hard to believe, but I'm hoping that you all are looking forward to the festivities through the beginning of 2010. I want to thank you for all of your support over the last year and wish you and your family well over the holidays and into next year.

Events: http://flowersoup.com/events

Craftland
at The Scrap Exchange, Foster St., Durham
Craftland is the Scrap Exchange's 6th annual holiday marketplace that runs from October 16th through January 2nd. Local artists and reused materials! www.scrapexchange.org

Watts-Hillandale Art Walk
Sunday, November 8^th, 2009 12:00pm – 6:00pm
I will be at 2215 W. Club Blvd in Durham. This is my first year at this event and I’m looking forward to it. I’ll have all of my jewelry, home crafts and some select fine art pieces. Joining me will be Andria Linn (painter), Cynthia Nousak (photographer), and Peggy Myers (fiber: felt/scarves).

Durham Art Walk
Saturday, November 21^st, 2009 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday, November 22^nd, 2009 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Once again I will be participating in the Fall Durham Art Walk. This year I’ll be at West Village where there will also be musicians and a food vendor in the parking lot. Be sure to come by and check out my mosaic windows.

Demo, The Nature of Art Frame Shop and Gallery
Open House, November 21, 2 pm to 3pm
I will be on site to share glass cutting and mosaic techniques.

Solo Show: Spirited Journeys at The Nature of Art frame Shop and Gallery
December 1, 2009 through January 20, 2010
Opening reception Friday, December 11, 6 pm to 8 pm
I will present a solo show hosted by The Nature of Art Gallery and Frame Shop in Holly Springs. The show features new work inspired by movement and nature. The gallery is located at Sunset Lake Commons, 5229 Sunset Lake Rd., Holly Springs, NC.

Here are a couple of my new pieces 
           

If you'd like to receive a postcard reminder, please make sure I have your mailing address.

Classes:

I have several classes left for 2009 and a new schedule of classes for 2010. Check out the web sites for more details.

http://flowersoup.com/other1

Studio classes
For anyone who has been interested in taking a class at my studio, I have been keeping your names so that when free time opens up, I can offer new times/classes. I should have time for classes beginning again in January. If you are interested in studio time and are not on my list (or not sure), just send me an e-mail and I'll add you to the list.

Follow The Blog: http://paulamacleodmosaics.com/blog

The Mosaic Husband blog is active and our most recent post features a mosaic artist and good friend, Laura Aiken from Greer, SC. Be sure to check her out!

I will also be posting progress on a new commission I will begin work on soon. It is a portrait of Pope John Paul II for St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Fuquay-Varina. I'm really looking forward to this project!

Coming in 2010: “10 PM - 10 Years of Paula MacLeod”

February marks the 10^th anniversary of my journey as a “professional” artist. This journey has allowed me to meet many wonderful people like you and I want to share the milestone with those who made it possible. Look for promotions on classes and artwork in 2010. We’d like to have multiple “10 PM” events hosted by us and you. Each host will have the opportunity to get great discounts on my work for the year. If you are interested in hosting a “10 PM” event in 2010 please contact me at paula@flowersoup.com.

Once again, thank you for all of your support so far and I look forward to building even greater relationships in the future.

Thank you,

Paula MacLeod

One of the great mosaic art magazines, Mosaic Art Now, has started a new initiative called "Exhibition in Print".

For two years, Mosaic Art Now has published a high quality, four color annual magazine designed to promote contemporary mosaics and the artists who make them. With our 2010 edition, we are initiating a number of changes that will further enhance the experience of our readers, the representation of our artists and the perception of mosaics as an art form.

One of these new initiatives is our "Exhibition in Print". It has been designed to replicate the experience of visiting an exciting, inspirational exhibit at a fine art gallery.

This is an opportunity to showcase your work in front of thousands of mosaic artists, collectors, curators and aficionados around the world. All materials and genres of mosaics are welcome.

Click Here For More Information

Julie Sweedler hosted my artwork in 2004 at the Women's Health Information Center at the Women's Hospital at UNC where she was the director. Since then, Julie and I have stayed in touch and I have enjoyed our friendship. This summer Julie accepted a 2-yr position as the Education Director at Bokamoso Private Hospital in Gaborone, Botswana. We will all miss her, but she has started a blog to chronicle her experience and stay in touch. I think it will be an interesting blog and invite you to follow along.

http://julieingabs.blogspot.com/

If you are in the Boston Area then you should definitely stop by and check out this show!! It's being held at The Somerville Museum in Somerville, MA just outside of Boston. If you can't make it to Somerville then check it out online and take the video tour. It's worth a visit either virtually or better in person. I have always felt that a picture of a mosaic can never give the work it's true justice.