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2024 Open Studio Tour

Our 6th Annual!!

October 26-27, 2024

11 am to 5 pm

Have you ever wondered about the "how" or "why" behind an artist's creation? This studio open house is a great opportunity to meet and mingle with the artists. The self-guided driving tour takes you through southern Anne Arundel County to 11 studio locations, hosting 23 artist members of the Muddy Creek Artists Guild. A variety of media will be represented, including painting, mixed media, fiber arts, glass, jewelry, drawing, pastels, woodworking, and photography.

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Note: The event will be held rain or shine. 

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Note: This interactive map will be "live" on October 19, 2024. 

~Directory of Artists~

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Katerina Evans

(mixed media, fiber arts)

"Come see the magic of a working studio, with driftwood and paper, fabric and paint, altered books--so many wonderful things. I play with mixed media and anything that catches my interest. All are welcome"

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Call of the Wild Photography

Peter West

(photography)

"Transitioning from editorial photography to art, I stumbled upon abstraction and then abstracts based in parks, from National to local. Using perspective, movement, and light, I try to transform the world we see into unexpected, often unrecognizable images."

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Michelle Schneider

(mixed media)

"Art has always been something I shied away from. I thought of myself as a crafty person until polymer clay. It's a material I can create into so many beautiful pieces that become wonderful 3-D art. Being a part of the Muddy Creek Artists Guild community has opened my eyes to seeing my imagination and creativity as something special."

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Kaja Creations

Kathie Staska

(sculpture)

"I'm a Maryland-raised, horse-loving sculptor. I work in whatever media is handy--wax, wire, glass, clay, papier mache, even veggies! I've been a guild member for 2.5 years."

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Anita Ewing Watercolors

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Anita Ewing

(oil, acrylic, watercolors, mixed media)

"In watercolor there is always an element of surprise, of chance. The colors blend on the paper; the paints flow. I'm always exploring other media, but so far, watercolor is still the medium that takes my breath away."

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Frederick Photography

Wyatt Frederick

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"Any camera can take a good photo, but it takes a photographer's eye to find it.Join me as we discuss how I take my photos, along with my process in post production."

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Sally Patton Photography

Sally Patton

(photography)

"Beholding the beauty and capturing the stories of creation, which are fleeting, all around, up and down, and being able to see things from a different perspective is what inspires me as an artistic photographer. Come hear the stories of creation and learn how to tell/write stories through spectacular photography."

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Healing Creations

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Robin Shilkret

(drawing and pastel, mixed media, oil and acrylic, glass art)

Robin is a mosaic artist with a love for animals and nature. Her works are exemplified by bright colors, metaphysical themes and creativity. Robin enjoys walking on beaches, finding sea glass to integrate into her mosaics.

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Chrissie Hines

(mixed media, bookmaking)

"I fully embrace the attitude of 'art is too much fun to be restricted to those who are good at it'! I love sewing my books, learning, and teaching. I'll bring my supplies and you can play along and make a book with me. Encaustic wax is my latest interest and we'll use it to create book covers. Sally Patton's photos will inspire stories for your book."

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Kendra Smith

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(fiber arts, mixed media)

"I'm drawn to the tactile experience of working with wool, clay, and similar materials. I primarily spin, knit, and felt, while dabbling in mixed media incorporating these skills. With wet felting there's always an element of surprise in the finished fabric. I might start with an idea in my head and end up with something else. It's great fun!"

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Molly Dog Pottery & Woodworks

Linda Curtis

(ceramics)

"I've been an artist all my life. I love drawing and painting in watercolors, oil and acrylic. After my children went to college I enrolled in ceramics classes and found that working with clay brought all my skills together: color, form, imagination, and love of nature!"

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Molly Dog Pottery & Woodworks

Vic Curtis

(woodworking)

"Working with wood I strive to find the balance between what I want to create and what nature wants and allows me to do with a once-living part of nature. I let the wood guide me to the beauty within."

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MD Design

Mike Dennis

(jewelry, furniture, mixed media)

"Working mainly with copper, brass, bronze, paper, and found/recycled materials, I create jewelry, furniture, and mixed media objects. My focus is to layer colors and textures to give my work depth and contrast with an organic and rustic feel."

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Sam Lennon Fine Art Collages

Sam Lennon

(mixed media)

"My collages blend vintage elements with serene landscapes, creating immersive worlds that evoke emotions and invite contemplation. These intricate mosaics invite viewers to explore hidden narratives inspired by nature, offering a haven from the noise of modern life."

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Ruth Bailey Art

Ruth Bailey

(watercolor)

"I love painting with watercolors and watching the paint flow across the paper, mingling with other pigments. Painting what I love gives me a peaceful mindset and makes me happy."

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Courage in a Box

Meryl Tiemann

(mixed media)

"I like trees. They are strong, steady, grounding, and powerful. When I am troubled or can't find a solution, I find a scrap of paper, write it down, and put it in a wooden box. Thus, I named them 'Courage in a Box.'"

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Lora Collins

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(oil painting, figurative sculpture, drawing and mixed media/collage)

"I'm a generalist artistically speaking, meaning I do a range of art from figurative and portrait sculpture to realistic, impressionistic, and abstract painting, as well as collage. Recently I made several exhibit elements for the U.S. Botanic Gardens."

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The Graham Collection

Joanne Graham

(fiber arts)

"I love the use of wool along with other types of natural fibers and textiles. The varieties of textures are truly rich while the designs can be so organic. Felting has allowed me to incorporate lessons previously learned in other mediums."

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Micki Kirk

(oils, pastels, Prismacolor pencils, and graphite)

"There is nothing like drawing and painting to improve your outlook on life. It somehow manages to get you out of yourself and leads you to a space that is both comforting and exciting. I am grateful everyday to have the ability and opportunity to use it."

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Roxanne Weidele

(oil and pastels)

"The environment is constantly changing, producing different emotional responses. It is that intent, rather than capturing the scene in detail, that I aim to present with my pastels and oils. My hope is that through my work, the viewer will experience that which inspired me to begin each painting."

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Chris Bunn Woodworking

Chris Bunn

(woodworking)

"I am a woodworker but primarily a wood turner. I work mostly with domestic woods that have been naturally felled. I turn these pieces into functional items such as salad bowls and art forms like platters."

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Little Shiloh Studio

(fiber arts, jewelry)

Jennifer Fletcher

"Little Shiloh Farm is an alpaca farm where the love of animals, children and family grow. Using my creative skills as a longtime graphic designer, I create a variety of products ranging from sterling silver jewelry inspired by the Chesapeake to fine accessories made from luxurious alpaca wool provided by our own alpacas."

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Note: This studio is only open on Sunday during the tour

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Lisa Fairbank

(jewelry, glass arts)

"I use sheet glass, ground glass, dichroic and metal inclusions along with hand pulled vitrigraph stringers and flowers to create my unique forms of Stained & Fused Glass Art. Find me Saturday mornings at the Farmers Market on Riva Road from April-Xmas."

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~Planning Your Trip~

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The studios will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., both Saturday, October 26, and Sunday, October 27, unless otherwise noted. You can visit one, some, or all of the participating artist studios. 

Start your journey here!

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1)  Look through the participating artist directory above. Each entry provides you a bit about each artist and a sample of their work. The directory icons give you more information about what to expect at each studio.

2) Select the studios you "must see" and plot your basic route. If you're planning to visit multiple studios, we suggest your route follow studios by number--either forward from #1 or backward from #11. Of course, the adventurous among you wanting to meander a bit through lovely South County may choose to zigzag randomly between studios. Don't forget to support locally-owned restaurants along the way by stopping for lunch or dinner.

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3) Click on the map to see studio and sponsor addresses and to get driving directions. (Note: The map will become active on October 19th.) Just a reminder that while Google Maps and GPS can be very helpful in navigation, they are not always completely reliable in rural areas like this.

4) Follow the signs! Our distinctive road signs will help guide you on your journey to your destinations. 

If you get turned around, don't worry. On tour days, each studio marker on the map will provide a phone number for the artist. If you find yourself in a pinch, don't hesitate to contact one of the artists for help getting back on track.  Additionally, each studio will have a one-page handout with studio locations to support visitors who prefer paper over digital.

~Sponsors~

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EVENT SPONSORS

The following sponsors have donated in support of this Muddy Creek Artist Guild event.  We encourage you to patronize their businesses.

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The Twisted Bead and Rock Shop

159 Mitchell's Chance Road, Edgewater, MD

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