Cat Sculpture by Gail Chavenelle Artist_Tom Kelly artistic family in Dayton

artistic family in Dayton

alone or with other painters intent on capturing a small part of this special area

and habits we need in order to live our most creative lives

Hand Puppets are excellent for motor skills

and sharing with my fellow artists and patrons completes the experience

Cat Sculpture by Gail Chavenelle Artist_Tom Kelly artistic family in DaytonThis self standing stainless steel sculpture is handmade by Gail Chavenelle of Dubuque, Iowa. Beginning with childhood paper dolls, chains, pop out books and greeting cards, I have been intrigued by paper sculpture. I loved the forms but wanted the works to be more permanent. Instead of a sheet of paper, she works with a sheet of metal 20 gauge stainless steel. As with paper sculpture, Gail creates three dimensional images from a flat sheet by folding