The exhibition presents the work of two women from vastly different backgrounds who come together to celebrate the wonders of the state. Michele Cokl Naylor grew up in a small Indiana town, moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, where she continued making art before landing on the other side of the country. Here the vivid Arizona landscapes enhanced her passion for colorful paintings and mixed media canvases.

Birgitta Lapides traveled halfway around the world, drawn to Arizona’s shining light. Born in Sweden, Lapides lived and worked for many years in southern France on the Mediterranean producing and selling her hand-woven and hand-painted garments. By 1996, she was living in Arizona and creating stunning collage paintings.

Wall art, hats, greeting cards, many items on sale. Books by Roger Naylor also available.

Wall art, hats, greeting cards, many items on sale. Books by Roger Naylor also available. Get a preview of my upcoming show at the Jerome Artists Cooperative in October.

Wall art, hats, greeting cards, many items on sale. Books by Roger Naylor also available

I’ll be in my studio from 10-3 on Saturday, March 3. Stop in and say hello. I still have some fabric yardage for sale ($5 per yard) as well as new glasses cases and lots of wall art.

I’ll be in my studio from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on February 3. Stop by and see what I’ve been working on. I’ll have my usual glasses cases, hats, wall art and some fabric that I’ll be selling.

My monthly ope studio is January 6 from 10-3. There will be plenty of wall art, greeting cards, some discounted art, glasses cases, and more. My husband, author Roger Naylor, will be on hand. His autographed books will be for sale along with his line of greeting cards and magnets. I’ll have plenty of magnets as well. Stop in a say hello.

I’m pleased and proud to have Judy Jaaskelainen as a guest artist for December’s Open Studio. Judy is a renowned watercolor artist living in Clarkdale. Judy and I are both long-time members of the Jerome Artists Cooperative. There will be plenty of wall art, greeting cards, some discounted art, glasses cases, and more. My husband, author Roger Naylor, will be on hand. His autographed books will be for sale along with his line of greeting cards and magnets.

I will be in my studio working so stop in if you want to see what I’m doing, have done or just want to look at my studio (it’s pretty cool!)

Another Affordable Art Show will be held at the Verde Valley Fairgrounds in the Art Building. The entrance to the fairgrounds is where Cherry Street meets 12th Street in Cottonwood. Jewelry, pottery, paintings and more will be available and nothing costs more than $100. I will have glasses cases, greeting cards, prints, and paintings - everything is discounted.