EAST Art Event Austin Texas

Cari Amici (Dear Friends),

This weekend marks the opening of E.A.S.T. (East Austin Studio Tours). This is a big deal in Austin when TONS of artists open their studios to the public.

Wander through, as you like. The link above (click on E.A.S.T) will show you their map. My work will be exhibited as one of the guest artists of my friend Beth Schoen. Beth teaches portrait sculpture and gets rave reviews from her students. She also did a marvelous portrait of one of Austin’s most famous musicians Willie Nelson.

Beth Schoen's Open Studio: guest artist Kelly Borsheim + others
Site # 60 on the E.A.S.T. map
4601 Smith Road
Austin, Texas
Tel. 512.740.7817
Sat and Sundays: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

I would love to see you!

Honoring Veterans today, including my father and many other members of my family.

Faith Schexmayder Flatfork Studio

Faith Schexmayder Flatfork Studio

Cari Amici (Dear Friends),

I was attempting to have only one blog post to show you the wide variety of art that is in the building that I am exhibiting in during East Austin Studio Tour (E.A.S.T.). However, my new friend Faith Schexmayder is doing something too cool to have only one photo about. Faith is the artist behind Flatfork Studio and is a staple (read also landlady) at 1406 Smith Road in Austin, Texas.

Faith created mosaic quilts among other sculptures. I am including some images I asked her if I could take of her display during E.A.S.T. In an effort to simplify a rather involved process, let me sum it up by saying that she starts her sculptures with an armature of foam, sometimes supported with metal (see the dog later). She has to cut the foam much smaller to account for the thickness of the materials she will add to the art.

Then she starts to apply the cement and mosaic tile pieces. When satisfied, she will then grout the mosaic. So, this constructed quilt on a bench that you see here is truly a unique work of art!








Faith also created this whirling composition in paintbrushes. There are uses for almost anything in the hands of a fertile imagination!

Come check out the art of Faith Schexmayder this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, from 10 am to 5 pm both days. And say hello to me too, I will be up near the front of Faith’s building. And artists – she is renting additional spaces to more cool people.

E.A.S.T. - East Austin Studio Tour (Texas)
1406 Smith Road, Suite E
Austin, Texas 78721
Tel. 512.389.5000
Web site: www.eastaustinstudiotour.com

East Austin Studio Tour Texas

Cari Amici (Dear Friends),

You Are Invited!

I apologize (only slightly) for the repeat about the East Austin Studio Tour here in central Texas. We had a pretty good opening weekend last Saturday and Sunday. I was delighted to see old friends that I have not seen in too many years (including Marjorie who came all the way from The Netherlands!). I also met a lot of cool people, including a local painter named Will Klemm.


Anyway, I include here a group of images of my host Schoen Sculpture Studio, featuring the sculptural portraits by Beth Schoen, lovely paintings by Suzanne Stewart (my favorite being the fishing boy), first-time exhibitor Lauri Randall with her bronze figurative sculptures, and my drawings, sculptures, giclées, and framed photographs from Italy and New Orleans. [The photos are 50% off to make room in my studio for my drawing papers and supplies. So, check ‘em out!]

Join us and see more art from holograms to soap to mosaic quilts and glass blowing. This is an eclectic bunch and I am thrilled to be meeting so many cool people! This Saturday and Sunday are the last days of the East Austin Studio Tour this year.




There are catalogs and maps available to all of the art studios and art-related events. There are more than 150 studios to see this year! Check out the E.A.S.T. Web site (link below) for catalog locations.

21-22 November
(Sat & Sun)
10:00 am - 5 p.m.

E.A.S.T. - East Austin Studio Tour (Texas)
Kelly Borsheim is a Guest Artist Both Weekends
Schoen Sculpture Studio: Sculptor Beth Schoen
1406 Smith Road, Suite E
Austin, Texas 78721
Tel. 512.389.5000
Web site: www.eastaustinstudiotour.com



Above: Kelly Borsheim, Beth Schoen, and Suzanne Stewart

East Austin Studio Tour Texas

Cari Amici (Dear Friends),

You Are Invited!

Free tours of art studios based in East Austin, Texas, feature the regular artist inhabitants, as well as many, many guest artists, including myself (Kelly Borsheim is a guest of Schoen Sculpture Studio). Please come see my drawings, sculpture in marble or bronze. I will also have giclées available from two of my most popular paintings AND a great sale on some of my framed photographs from Italy.

There are catalogs and maps available to all of the art studios and art-related events. There are more than 150 studios to see this year! Check out the E.A.S.T. Web site (link below) for catalog locations.

14-15 November
21-22 November
(Sat & Sun)
10:00 am - 5 p.m.

E.A.S.T. - East Austin Studio Tour (Texas)
Kelly Borsheim is a Guest Artist Both Weekends
Schoen Sculpture Studio: Sculptor Beth Schoen
1406 Smith Road, Suite E
Austin, Texas 78721
Tel. 512.389.5000
Web site: www.eastaustinstudiotour.com