Luann Udell is a doubly-juried member of the League of NH Craftsmen in stitchery and non-metal jewelry. She handcrafts wall hangings, sculptures, and jewelry inspired by prehistoric, tribal and world art. She tells stories about ancient cultures through her artwork, using a colorful and distinctive combination of fiber, polymer and mixed media. Running horses, fossil fish, bears, birds, bulls, otters and shaman figures are common elements in her work. "I believe we all have a place and a purpose in this world. I found mine in my art. And through my art, I encourage others to find inspiration and make their own place in the world." Luann's interest in world art began while studying art history in college at the University of Michigan. "I particularly enjoyed seeing exhibits about ancient artifacts, pottery shards, bone tools, textile fragments too tattered and worn to identify. Tenderly mounted under temples of glass, carefully labeled for display, they seem to speak in whispers of a time forgotten, of a people lost to us in antiquity." After devoting time to raising a family, she focused her energy on becoming an artist. Her first source of inspiration was the very same prehistoric cave paintings she'd studied in college so many years before. Today she works from her studio, a renovated antique post-and-beam barn attached to her home in Keene. Luann's work has appeared in national craft exhibitions and publications. She is also a published writer, with a book, various articles, a regular magazine column and a blog to her credit. Luann also presents workshops on professional development for artists and craftspeople, such as writing artist statements, press releases, the uses of a press kit, and selling to stores and galleries. She enjoys talking about her art to school groups and organizations. Luann exhibits and sells her work at the League of NH Craftsmen's Annual Fair, at League galleries and other fine stores across the c
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271 Roxbury ST Keene NH 03431 603-352-2270 www.LuannUdell.com http://luannudell.wordpress.com/ shop at http://www.1000markets.com/users/luannudell
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