Category Archives: Inspiration

Cajun tunes in Ardèche!

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Annie Fain

La Gang du Quêteux is a Cajun group from Ardèche made up of some old friends of Geraud’s and new friends of mine.  And guess what!?  They have a new CD hot off the press!  Here is a fun, short … Continue reading →

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BookArts Retreat at Chateau du Pin

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Annie Fain

Come to the Loire Valley (in France!!!) this July and make books and mini-prints with yours truly and Laurie Corral of Asheville Bookworks. This heavenly 9-day workshop will be given at the Chateau du Pin, a half hour drive from … Continue reading →

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Mia Pearlman’s Papercuts

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Annie Fain

“Wow!”  was my first impression of Mia Pearlman’s gorgeous, hand-cut paperworks. See for yourself: (click on each image to see larger) She also has a photo-journal of her process on her website.  Her approach is incredibly simple (and time intensive) … Continue reading →

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Seraphine de Senlis

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Annie Fain

I recently went to the Fine Arts Theater to see the new film Seraphine based on the true story of the life of a French house keeper and painter. (Click on images below to make them larger) Though it wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Jenny Mendes

Posted on October 9, 2009 by Annie Fain

I’m not sure I ever met Jenny officially, but I saw her from afar during one of my stints at Penland School of Crafts.  I remember loving her work and I just ran into her shop on etsy.  The following … Continue reading →

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