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Monday, May 23, 2016 8:01:51 AM
Leah Jay wrote a blog post titled Yarn Paintings: Iceland 1 & 2:
Leah said, "“Iceland 1” and “Iceland 2” 8 x 24 inches each. Yarn, acrylic, and broken glass. Can be hung either way vertically. $135 each + tax. These two paintings as well as many others can be found at KALEID Gallery in downtown San..." more
Friday, April 8, 2016 12:41:38 AM
Leah Jay wrote a blog post titled Creatures of Farcloud: Moops!:
Leah said, "Short and squat, friendly and fuzzy! These little guys just want to sit on your desk, shelf, or potted plant and keep you company. Hand-sculpted polymer critters with acrylic staining, gold leafed details and sealed with glossy varnish. Rooted..." more
Sunday, April 3, 2016 11:22:00 PM
Leah Jay wrote a blog post titled Yarn Painting: Twilight:
Leah said, "“Twilight” 8 x 10 inches. A small yarn painting using hand-dyed cotton yarn, acrylic, polymer clay and silver leaf. $85. This painting as well as many others can be found at KALEID Gallery in downtown San Jose, California, on 4th..." more
Sunday, April 3, 2016 11:22:00 PM
Leah Jay wrote a blog post titled Yarn Painting: Amethyst:
Leah said, "“Amethyst” 8 x 10 inches. A small yarn painting using cotton yarn, acrylic, polymer clay and silver leaf. $85. This painting as well as many others can be found at KALEID Gallery in downtown San Jose, California, on 4th street between..." more
Saturday, April 2, 2016 10:45:17 PM
Leah Jay wrote a blog post titled Yarn Painting: Amethyst:
Leah said, "“Amethyst” 8 x 10 inches. A small yarn painting using cotton yarn, acrylic, polymer clay and silver leaf. $85. I baked polymer clay for the various star sizes and silver leafed them. Then, I glued them on the acrylic-painted background...." more
Tuesday, February 2, 2016 2:45:57 PM
Leah Jay wrote a blog post titled Yarn Painting: Mosswood:
Leah said, "DEATH BY YARN. What a way to go. I started this technique back in 2014 – gluing yarn onto canvas, one strand at a time, with white glue. “Mosswood” began as a sketch in November 2015. I was inspired by the Dartmoor area of..." more
Saturday, December 5, 2015 11:08:13 PM
Leah Jay wrote a blog post titled Octopus Totem:
Leah said, "It is said that any artist who tries to do too much ends up doing too little. In other words, NO, you can’t be a glass artist and a dancer and a pastelist and a knitter at the same time, and have enough time and focus to earn the success you..." more
Monday, November 23, 2015 12:19:19 AM
Leah Jay wrote a blog post titled Yarn Painting: Glow Cloud:
Leah said, "Here’s a yarn painting I completed earlier this year. The white and gray are yarn surrounded by silver ink on a deep coral acrylic background. The concept and title were inspired by Welcome to Night Vale. This piece will be at one show..." more
Friday, October 2, 2015 12:25:38 AM
Leah Jay wrote a blog post titled Yarn Painting: In The Beginning:
Leah said, "I began developing a new technique, “Yarn Painting”, two years ago, by gluing yarn to canvas to replace drawn or painted elements of line and color. Yarn Painting is practiced historically by the Huichol people of central eastern Mexico. I have..." more
Friday, October 2, 2015 12:25:38 AM
Leah Jay wrote a blog post titled Yarn Painting: First Rain:
Leah said, "First Rain 22″ x 28″ Yarn, acrylic, card, silver leaf on canvas. $575 The post Yarn Painting: First Rain appeared first on ----- Leah Jay, Artist -----."
Friday, October 2, 2015 12:25:38 AM
Leah Jay wrote a blog post titled Yarn Painting: The Sun Gave Us the Stars:
Leah said, "Inspired by the song “Bittersweet Genesis for Him and Her” by Kishi Bashi, from his recent Lighght CD. The Sun Gave Us the Stars 36″ x 36″ Yarn, acrylic, wood, gold leaf, silver leaf on canvas. $1550 The post Yarn Painting: The..." more
Friday, October 2, 2015 12:25:38 AM
Leah Jay wrote a blog post titled Yarn Painting: Starpath Ridge:
Leah said, "An evening landscape in New Mexico with the Milky Way partially visible. Starpath Ridge 24″ x 36″ Yarn, acrylic, wood, silver leaf on canvas. $950 The post Yarn Painting: Starpath Ridge appeared first on ----- Leah Jay, Artist -----."
Friday, October 2, 2015 12:25:38 AM
Leah Jay wrote a blog post titled Yarn Painting: Sol:
Leah said, "This is my most “dense” yarn painting to date. I constructed it carefully over the span of about 9 months, gluing one row of yarn at a time with a thin line of white glue. The colored yarns wrap around the edges. This is the first..." more
Monday, August 3, 2015 6:02:58 PM
Leah Jay wrote a blog post titled Amphibian Love – an artbook for the frogs:
Leah said, "FUNDED! Thank you for supporting my Indiegogo campaign to create this book. an artbook project to document the beauty and fascinating variety of amphibians, and bring attention to the Amphibian Extincion Crisis. the Amphibian Love book –..." more
Monday, May 18, 2015 11:25:43 PM
Leah Jay wrote a blog post titled 6 Crowdfunding Tips:
Leah said, "Crowdfunding. My response? “Well, THAT was interesting.” You know, the best thing about walking in, rolling up your sleeves, and trying a bunch of stuff you’ve never done before is a very efficient way to improve. That being..." more
Friday, April 10, 2015 8:49:06 PM
Leah Jay wrote a blog post titled An afternoon with Save the Frogs’ Dr. Kerry Kriger:
Leah said, "“The ones who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones that do” – Steve Jobs Every once in awhile, you meet a person that inspires you with their dedication to a cause. Dr. Kerry Kriger is one of those..." more
Friday, January 9, 2015 12:10:12 PM
Leah Jay wrote a blog post titled Amphibian Love – Ishikawa’s Frog:
Leah said, "Otherwise known as (scientific name) Odorrana ishikawae, this bright green spotted frog is found only on Amamioshima and Okinawajima islands, as part of the Ryukyu Island group south of Japan’s mainland. It has been called Japan’s..." more
Sunday, December 7, 2014 12:57:31 AM
Leah Jay wrote a blog post titled Amphibian Love – Giant Palm Salamander:
Leah said, "“My tongue shoots out to grab my prey, so fast there’s no chance to get away” (from a great photograph by the amazing Robin Moore. Used with permission – thanks Robin!) Bolitoglossa dolfeini is a salamander that isn’t..." more
Tuesday, November 18, 2014 10:19:29 AM
Leah Jay wrote a blog post titled Night, Stars, and the Milky Way in Yarn:
Leah said, "“Starpath Ridge” 24 x 36 inches. yarn, wood, silver leaf, india ink. When I was about eleven years old, I finally got glasses to correct my nearsightedness. That night, in our mountain house, I stepped out onto the deck and looked up. It..." more
Tuesday, October 21, 2014 7:44:54 AM
Leah Jay wrote a blog post titled Special Guest Interview: Tangerine Meg:
Leah said, "Hello all! I made a new artist friend online, Tangerine Meg…and I’d like to share her bright, colorful, fun artwork and attitude with you. So, here it is without further adieu– 5 questions, asked by me, answered by Tangerine..." more
Friday, September 12, 2014 8:06:27 PM
Leah Jay wrote a blog post titled Space Octopus:
Leah said, "I’m working on a lot of things right now — if you follow me on Instagram, you know. You guys are pretty much in on everything I do as it happens. (by the way, I love Instagram! It’s far simpler for me to keep everyone up to..." more
Thursday, September 4, 2014 6:36:15 PM
Leah Jay wrote a blog post titled Amphibian Love – Axolotl:
Leah said, "What rhymes with Axolotl…let’s see… Wattle? Quetzalcoatl? Throttle? I chose to rhyme “pretty” and “city” instead. You’re welcome. Some facts about the Axolotl: Spends its life in the aquatic..." more
Thursday, September 4, 2014 6:36:15 PM
Leah Jay wrote a blog post titled Amphibian Love — Spadefoot Toad:
Leah said, "This is a Spadefoot Toad. As the name suggests, they use protrusions on their back feet for digging… referenced from a photo by Benny Trapp The Common Spadefoot Toad is relatively plentiful across Europe. However, there is an Italian..." more
Thursday, September 4, 2014 6:36:15 PM
Leah Jay wrote a blog post titled Amphibian Love — Northern Banded Newt:
Leah said, "referenced from a photo by GertJan Verspui I focused on the physical attributes of the male in full courtship display – Mr. Fancypants here looks so good he’s frequently gathered to be a pet. Newts, particularly rare-ish ones like..." more
Friday, July 22, 2016 8:53:48 AM
Leah Jay wrote a blog post titled Yarn Painting: Tendrils:
Leah said, "“Tendrils” 16 x 20 inches. Yarn, acrylic, and acrylic beads. $250. This yarn art piece as well as many others can be found at KALEID Gallery in downtown San Jose, California, on 4th street between City Hall and the MLK Library...." more