EAGLE PAINT OUT | Competition & Festival
The Eagle Paint Out Plein Air Competition & Festival will run from July 16 – 18, 2015 and will be held in historic Eagle, Idaho. Plein air painters produce art from life (as opposed to in the studio). The Eagle Paint Out is a plein air painting competition, exhibit and sale that is open to anyone who wishes to participate. The event will feature talented artists who will paint the beauty of the Eagle area and the Boise River. The event will bring in art lovers and collectors to the area. An exhibition and sale will be held on the final day of the event at the Eagle Saturday Market in Heritage Park.
Artists can register here by July 10
3 Great Events in 3 Days!
- 2 day plein air painting competition in the Eagle area, exhibition & sale; $30 registration fee; Cash prizes & ribbons to be awarded
- Quick Draw painting competition for registered artists; Free with registration; Ribbons to be awarded
- Community Paint Out | 2hr event where all artists are welcome; Free & open to all artists; Ribbons to be awarded
For more information, CLICK HERE
You Built a Table Out of What?
Pinterest strikes again.
I wouldn’t characterize myself as a Pinoholic, but I have been known to spend my down time scrolling through endless photos of DIY projects, impossible recipes and exotic places. I call it digital hording. The ideas are inspiring… and don’t take up any extra space in my office.
Ok, so maybe I am a Pinterest addict. But please tell my husband it was worth it, because I came across a barn wood farm table like this! It gave me the crazy idea that I could build a table for our cabin out of picture frame moulding… and not just any moulding. I was going to use the moulding I helped design; the AXEL frame from Larson Juhl.
Pinterest Pic with Notes
After being a professional framer for over twenty years, I can absolutely shout from the mountain tops that working with the design team at Larson Juhl was the most exciting experience I’ve ever had. As it turns out, winning LJ’s Design Star award had many perks. Working with these two and the manufacturing team in Italy to create an exclusive frame collection was a treat beyond belief!
Doug Rozenboom, Myself & Paula Jackson | Axel Launch | WCAF 2014
I had the privileged of joining the world’s best design team to create a new collection for the international framing industry. We spent a year working on this project. The frame collection “AXEL” is made from antique Italian chestnut that has been reclaimed from old beams used in Italian buildings. The wood has incredible character and history. Just think what it has seen? There are two colors; Antique Chestnut (which I used for my table) and Smoked Timber.
Back to the table idea… I had to build this! We needed a new dining table for our cabin in the mountains and I wanted to build the best “kick-ass” souvenir from my Larson Juhl experience. The Pinterest pic made me believe I could do it. So, here is how I made my table.
100′ of #847605
Let’s start with the 100 feet of length moulding I needed to build the top. It arrived in several boxes. The sticks were so beautiful. The chestnut wood had cracks and knots and was so pretty it almost seemed a crime to cut it up into 56 little pieces, but it had to be done. Let the chopping begin!
Laying the Pieces in Place
Each piece was cut to 15″ in length. The miters were glued and pinned together with V-nails. Then the chevrons were glued down to a sheet of 3/4″ birch plywood that was cut to 40″ x 80″. I filled in the ends with small pieces cut to size and the top was nearly finished, except for the trim. Time to call my handyman.
Trimming the Top
My friend, and expert cabinet maker trimmed the edges of the frames to ensure a perfect fit for the surrounding trim. To do this, we flipped the top over, so the sharp saw blade was less likely to splinter the frame edges. It worked beautifully. He was a huge help! He also built the trestle base and trim for the top. He stained it to match the upholstered benches I had on order. The finish was a combination of dark colored glazes applied to get a naturally aged finish like the benches.
Assembling the Table
To assemble the table, we bolted the base to the under-side of the table top and “Shazam!” it was all finished. I wrapped the entire table in bubble wrap for the long ride to it’s new home at the cabin.
Tikka & the Table
We got safely in place (with Tikka’s help) and our sons Scott & Trevor doing the heavy lifting. Yes, you might have guessed 100′ of moulding, plus the plywood and the base made for a very heavy table!
First Supper on the New Table
We christened the new table with a dinner of grilled hamburgers… and yes, that is my big-girl glass of wine. I think I earned it.
The Finished Axel Table
Frame Restoration
We are often asked if we can repair damaged frames. Crack, chips, splits, missing pieces, broken glass are typical for the kinds of frame repair we do. But when a gentleman brought in this frame, I knew immediately it was something very special.
He told me of the story of the frame taking a fatal near fatal fall off the wall. It was no surprise after inspecting the rickety wire on the back. He had recently purchased the Francois Millet painting at auction for a very pretty penny and apparently a penny is all that was spent on the crummy wire. I mean look at that… I’ve never seen a worse wire job!
The failure of the wire caused the million dollar painting and antique gilt frame crashing to the tile floor. Yikes!
I’m used to seeing frames like this is museums… but not in my shop. The Louis XIII style frame dates back to the late 1800’s. The frame is made of pine wood with cast plaster ornaments in a running leaf and flower design. The 23K oil and water gilt gold had been covered with bronze powder overpaint in several places and the gold leaf was heavily worn. 
Good news though, the client had carefully gather up several of the missing gesso pieces that had been scattered across the tile floor. The collection of broken pieces was now in a small cardboard box destined to be returned to their proper place on this valuable frame. Time to call in reinforcements – the experts in frame restoration of the museum kind.
With help from our friends at Gold Leaf Restoration in Portland, the frame was thoroughly cleaned and the bronze power paint removed. The split corners were rejoined and all of the missing corner ornaments were replaced. The entire pain-staking process took little over a month to complete.
Thanks to our partner Nancy Thorn and the team at Gold Leaf Restoration this beautiful work of art is safely back on the wall.
5 Art Opportunities You Don’t Want to Miss!
It is an exciting time for the arts in Eagle! There are several opportunities for artists looking for new and creative ways to display their good work. Here are just a few…
PUBLIC ART | Eagle Road Underpass Mural Project
The Eagle Arts Commission is seeking artists to submit proposals for murals on the pedestrian underpass along the greenbelt at Eagle Road & the Boise River. Learn More at cityofeagle.org Deadline is April 15!
EAGLE PRAYER FLAG PROJECT
The Eagle Prayer Flag Project is a public art installation that brings the prayers of the community together and lets the messages spread peace, healing and goodwill. We invite you to create flag(s) 8×10″ to be displayed with others as a living, breathing, kinetic journal of our concerns, hopes, and dreams. Deadline is Friday April 25. Learn More
CALL FOR ARTISTS | One Square Mile Fine Art Show
A juried exhibition inspired by a place, person or object found one square mile from the artists home. All artwork submitted must be original artwork in a square format. The show runs May 28 through August. Submit on-line or in person. Deadline is Monday May 18.
ART AT THE MARKET | Eagle Saturday Market
Artists and fine art crafters are invited to sell their hand-made items in a booth at the Eagle Saturday Market at Heritage Park in downtown Eagle. A 10×10 space is $30. The market runs 9am – 2pm each Saturday April 18 – October 10. Click here for a Vendor Application
CALL FOR ARTISTS | Eagle Paint Out
Coming July 15 – 18 to Heritage Park, the Eagle Paint Out is an plein air painting competition organized by Finer Frames. Artists will paint outdoors in the Eagle area and compete for cash and prizes. Paintings will be judged on composition, use of color and capturing the light. A $30 entry fee is required. Register Here
Please feel free to call with questions about any of these events. The Gallery is open 10:00am – 5:00pm weekdays and 12:00pm – 4:00pm on Saturday. 888-9898
Eagle Prayer Flag Project
April through May 2015
Flying on mountain passes in Tibet, brightly colored prayer flags scatter blessings and good luck messages on the winds. It is believed that the wind spreads the prayers through the world, extending happiness, good will, and peace. Now the centuries old tradition comes to Eagle, Idaho with the Eagle Prayer Flag Project. The project is a public art installation that brings the prayers of the community together and lets the messages spread peace, healing and goodwill. What a wonderful concept.
JOIN THE PROJECT
We invite you to create a flag to be displayed with others as a living, breathing, kinetic journal of our concerns, hopes, and dreams. Prayer Flags, also known as Peace Flags, display positive wishes for yourself, your family, friends, community, or the world in word or pictures.
You may wish to convey something especially for one person; for example, health, success, prosperity, or affirm a concept you would like to see manifested in the world, like peace, cooperation, equality, understanding, compassion. Let your imagination connect to what matters most to you. Each flag is created in the artists own style and then hung outside, its words and sentiment dissolving into the wind and being spread to all whom the wind touches.
HOW TO MAKE A FLAG
1. The flags can be as simple or as elaborate as you like. The fabric should be torn or cut into squares of smooth fabric 8” wide by 10” high. Fold over 1” and sew to make a sleeve for the string. You could use a piece from a discarded sheet, a piece of clothing or an old handkerchief. 
2. Write or draw your wishes and blessings on the flags using magic markers, paint, applique, beads and inkjet printing or any embellishment you wish. Leave a small margin at the top so you can fold the flag over twine. Choose a theme for your flag, and embellish with paper, paint, stitch, embroidery, buttons, etc. They could include quotations from well-known sources, poems, your own blessings and wishes for health, healing and abundance. You are only limited by your imagination.
3. When you have finished your flags, secure them by folding the top edge of each flag over the twine, and glue, staple or sew the folded edge to the flag.
4. Flags submitted to The Gallery at Finer Frames by Friday April 25, 2015 will be strung together and installed outdoors for the Last Thursday Art Walk and Opening Reception of the Art of Healing fine art show.
TAKE OUR CLASS
Prayer Flag Workshop Join us Saturday April 11, 2015 10:00am – 1:00pm for a special workshop sponsored by Eagle Parks & Recreation. Artists and crafters of all ages are invited. Materials and inspiration provided with $12 paid to Eagle Parks & Recreation. Space is limited. Register Here
We hope the flags provide you with a visual reminder that we live in one world and all share similar hopes and dreams.