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Artist taught herself glassware painting while recuperating sbolanfiyrmg mm When an accident forced lane Mclxlian m become hum-bound for a while four years ago. she needed something to occupy her time and mind while the body heakd. Prior to the accident. Ms- McLeL Ian finished fumimre in her spare fime. While recuperating she looked around her home for othet hams that could use some Tu? and pm- tying up. I I She fmmd gigssware. salt and pep- pet shakers. candle holders. jars and canister sets 5! the description. ’ "To make life more special.” the 60-year-old married mother of two The Stouffville Studio Tour jury. however. thought her work was solid cmugh that they invited he! to be a part of this year's show. Ms McLellan is a scff-taught glassware painter who used books and photographs posted an Pimrest for design ideas. “I ins! vied." she said. "I think I have a lot to [cam in terms of skill.” Ms McLellan admit- ted. spoktsptrm for (ht Slouflwflt Tour Wuqumh Wuhan-1me with?!“ Ms Magellan is one of 29 art- av mun mum 13TH STUDIO TOUR Ms Mclellan and her painted glassware. which are both new to the tour. join a growing numbei of functional artists on the circuit. fists showcasing their work in 18 locations throughout Whitchurch- Stoufl'ville during the 13th annual Stouffville Tour and Sale. which runs Oct. [9 and 20. Admiss sion is fnee. ‘ “Pottery or jewelry opens it up to peopie who aren't too sure about an for their walls.” said Diana Bullock. spokesperson for the Stouffvule Stu- dio Tour. Ms McLellan uses folk an enamel paint specifically created for giass. Only the outside of the 1item is pain!- ed and the artwork begins below the mouth area. "lf you're in a big room you might not be able to see all“ the artists. This way. the artist is right there you gct to talk to them." M: Bullock All of the pieces are usable but need to be hand washed. The artists are opening up their studios to the pubiic for the self- guided tour. In some instances. they are also sharing that space with a couple of other artists. Other media on the tour include acrylic. fencaustic. oil. Sumi-e and There are also graphite drawings. photography. silk scarves. totems. wood block printing and wood rum- ing. mmmempm Wm hue Mcldhn paints a set of dams in preparation for next weekmd's Stoufville Studio Tour. 5'A” "01081.59! IOCIEISCHDOY