Happy Spring! New work is popping up across the board, and show dates

[Jennifer Miller]

Hello everyone! I hope that you are having a fantastic spring.

Where I live, the weather sure has been odd. We had a very unusually
warm March, and now we are back to dreary and cold again. It's been
wreaking havoc on my garden! It's caused a lot of insects to come out
earlier than normal, but now they are sluggish and cold. That's okay
with my chickens, as they love to snatch up slow moving meals...!

I recently crafted a small batch of jewelry for a local show that I
attended last weekend. Due to weather, the turnout was very poor...
which is good news for my website, because it means I have all the
pendants to post up! I've updated my shop with 10 new pendants this
evening. You're the first to know about them!

http://featherdust.storenvy.com/collections/7480-hand-made-pendants

I have also been working on a new, fun thing. Anyone that knows me
knows that I am a bird nut, and have been since I could walk. All
these years, I have been collecting (legal to own) feathers as birds
molt them... from pets, to the birds I worked with during my career,
to people's chickens, and now my chickens! This has left me with a
large number of feathers, and I hate to think of them sitting in a
drawer with no one to enjoy them. To this end, I've started making one
of a kind feather hair clips, using only my best feathers along with
silver plated findings, and of course only real gemstones! I have a
small group made up and I will post them for sale in the next day or
three. If this sounds like your thing, be sure to check back on my
store this week to see this new category!

I have ordered some findings to create feathered and wire-wrapped
earrings soon too... those will come in the next month or so.

Speaking of upcoming things, I have several shows planned for this
year! If you are in the area, please feel free to stop by and say
hello. It sure would be an honor to meet any one of you!!


April 19th - Mid May (exact date not announced)
Routes to Art Exhibition
Only one piece from each artist-- I'll be showing My "Evening Elegance
- Tundra Swans"
Opening Reception April 19th, 6-8pm, 45 participating artists, free to
the public
Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at St. Bonaventure University
3261 West State Road
St. Bonaventure, NY 14778


May 19 & 20th, from 10am - 5pm each day
Routes to Art Studio Tour
I'll be showing my entire collection of work. This is a HUGE local
event with over 45 artists attending!! It's so cool. If you are in the
area please check it out. People from all over the East Coast
sometimes drive in for this. There is no fee to attend!
I'll be showing at:
The Ink Well
51 W. Main St.
Allegany, NY 14706


June 15, 16 &17th, 10am - 5pm
Anthrocon Art Show & Dealer's room
I will have a showing of some of my work in the Art show as well as
prints and goodies at my dealer's table.
Membership is required to attend-- prices vary depending on number of
days. [link]
The Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh
1000 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222


July 29th
Art in the Park
I have not yet confirmed this show (applications are not yet open) but
it is likely I will be there.
I will have most of my work at this show. It is an outdoor show and is
free to attend.
It will be held at:
Jamestown Community College lot (in Olean)
260 North Union Street
Olean, NY 14760


September 14th - till??
CCAC Member's show
Opening Reception on September 14th at the Center Gallery on the
second floor of JCC's College Center
-- more information to come
260 North Union Street
Olean, NY 14760


In closing, I have a bunch of new paintings in the works. Most
recently completed is a painting of Pileated Woodpeckers, which placed
second in Oregon's Conservation competition!

Thanks again for reading, and best wishes to you!

Sincerely,
Jennifer Miller
www.featherdust.com