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JUNE 2009
GARDENS & ART + TOP 25 CITIES FOR ART
 
 
AmericanStyle June 2009 cover
JUNE 2009

ART GARDENS WEST
Living in paradise, playing with mud

The gardens of 'Chosin Pottery. Photography by Allan Mandell

Robin Hopper and Judi Dyelle have spent a lifetime cultivating work in clay--and a singular masterpiece in British Columbia, the gardens of 'Chosin Pottery.
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"Mad Dog" gargoyles transform broken tree branchesJust inside 'Chosin Pottery gardens near Victoria, B.C., two ceramic "Mad Dogs" transform broken tree branches into sculpture. Farther along, new plantings bask in sunlight exposed after strong winds felled beloved trees.  
 
PUTTING PETALS TO THE METAL
Beth Weintraub brings a new twist to printmaking
 
Beth Weintraub with her studiomate, Sultan.
 
The paintbrush sweeps across the metal plate. A delicate curve appears. Beth Weintraub swirls the brush again and a flower emerges.
Read on and check out more of Beth's work here.
 
SAVVY TRAVELING
Readers vote for exciting, reliable, budget-minded destinations in our 12th annual American arts destinations poll
 
Brooklyn Bridge, New York City 
 
View the complete listing of AmericanStyle's 2009 Top 25 Arts Destinations plus get budget-minded tips and information for making your money go further in some of the most exciting arts destinations in the United States.
 
 

TRAVELING (YES!) ON A SHOESTRING
Take some advice from the editor of AmericanStyle and get packing!
 
Need some good news? Given the current state of the U.S. economy, cities big and small are tripping all over themselves to make leisure travel more affordable. From our perspective, it couldn't be happening at a better time.  Read on...
 
GALLERY GUIDE TO STUDIO
GLASS ART
 
 Main Glass Studio
Main Glass Studio
 
Featuring exquisite designs for your home and office, our annual advertising guide to Studio Glass Art presents a wide selection of galleries and artists whose signature medium is glass.