Transformational Threads Is Having a Sale! (October 2011)

Transformational Threads is having its first sale!

Take $50.00 off your choice of thread painting(s) or free shipping, whichever is less. Transformational Threads will deliver locally, at no cost, in the immediate Arlington-Alexandria and Washington, D.C., areas, saving local purchasers even more. 

You will not find anywhere else custom hand-embroidery of this quality at this price. Choose now from current inventory of very limited editions of "Koi", "Waikiki Gold", "Peacock (Crimson)", and "Nerium Oleander 1" (see Gallery Artists for images). An advance, non-refundable deposit of 50 percent is required to reserve your ready-to-frame artwork, should you wish to pay in two installments.

This sale continues until the end of 2011. All sales are final.  

For more information, send an e-mail to Maureen at mdoallas[at]aol[dot]com. Please use Thread Painting Sale in the subject line.

Transformational Threads Artist Featured Locally (June 2011)

Transformational Threads' artist Judith Olivia HeartSong is the subject of a feature in Bethesda Patch. As editor Erin Donaghue writes, "It's impossible not to have your spirits lifted when you walk over the threshold" at Judith HeartSong's new studio in Glen Echo. Read the full article here.

Where You'll Find the Peacock (April 2011)

A lovely image of the painting "Peacock (Crimson)", by Judith HeartSong, is the featured work on the artist's page of the latest edition of the Washington Project for the Arts' Artist Directory. The directory, published in color bi-annually, is the definitive listing of established and emerging contemporary artists in the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Area. 

http://www.wpadc.org/resources/directory.html

Judith HeartSong Opens New Studio and Gallery Space (April 2011)

Artist Judith Olivia HeartSong, who licensed "Peacock (Crimson)" to Transformational Threads, has opened her own private art studio and gallery: Judith HeartSong Studio Gallery. Located in Glen Echo, Maryland, the gorgeous new location affords Judith plenty of space to offer art classes, workshops, and exhibitions. To visit Judith in her new studio, telephone ahead (240-481-5034). Keep up with the artist's exciting new work via her Website (http://www.judithheartsong.com) and an artsy blog (http://judithheartsong.blogspot.com).

Transformational Threads on FaceBook (October 2010) 

Transformational Threads is now on FaceBook:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Arlington-VA/Transformational-Threads/146774478673629

Special Announcement: Thread Painting in Smithsonian Trunk Show (August 2010)

Transformational Threads is delighted to announce that its thread painting Peacock (Crimson) will be exhibited and offered for purchase at a unique Vietnamese trunk show and sale in September at the Smithsonian Institution's Sackler Shop in the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery.

Released in a limited first edition of 25 to celebrate the company's one-year anniversary, Peacock is based on a licensed image of Maryland artist Judith Olivia HeartSong's painting of the same name. Produced in custom hand-embroidery by highly skilled artisans in Vietnam, the exquisite, brilliantly colored, and highly textured embroidery version of Peacock is exclusive to Transformational Threads.

The company is offering Peacock through an arrangement with Galerie Brigitte, the Smithsonian's vendor for the show. Galerie Brigitte, owned by Brigitte Le, has selected and will display and sell during the show a beautiful array of Vietnamese fine art and craft, including sculpture, printed scrolls, pottery, clothing, jewelry, and other textiles. The trunk show will be the first such event at the Smithsonian to offer Vietnamese-made goods. Le will be on hand to talk about the collection and how individual pieces relate to Vietnam's artistic and cultural history.

The three-day exhibit and sale of Vietnamese art and fine craft will take place September 24-26, 2010, at the Sackler Gallery, located on the National Mall at 1100 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. (The gallery is located near the Smithsonian Metrorail station on the Blue and Orange Lines.) Hours will be 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. daily.

Please check this site or those below for additional announcements or details as the date nears:

Galerie Brigitte, Eden Center, Falls Church, Virginia: http://www.galeriebrigitte.com/gb.html

Judith Olivia HeartSong: http://www.judithheartsong.com

Smithsonian Institution Sackler-Freer Galleries: http://www.asia.si.edu/ (Look for the Events calendar.) 

Judith Olivia HeartSong Featured in STAMP Magazine (June 2010)

Transformational Threads artist Judith Olivia HeartSong is one of 12 artists featured in the premiere issue of a Washington, D.C.-based digital magazine, STAMP. The concept behind the free catalog-style magazine is to give artists from Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia a platform to showcase their work and talk about their art.

The premiere issue is viewable at: http://issuu.com/stampmagazine/docs/stampmagazine-0 

Transformational Threads Featured on HighCallingBlogs.com (March 2010) 

Transformational Threads is the subject of a feature article by writer Glynn Young at HighCallingBlogs.com. The article, "Thread Paintings and a Passion for Art", includes images of licensed originals and a closeup of the "Peacock" thread painting, as well as call-out quotes by artists Judith Olivia HeartSong and Jennifer Kassing-Bradley.

http://highcallingblogs.com/6552/thread-paintings-and-a-passion-for-art/ 

Transformational Threads Is Now on ArtsMap (February 2010)

Find Transformational Threads easily by heading to The Arts Map, where you'll find a listing for the company at http://www.theartsmap.com/detail.php?id=775. The Arts Map, http://www.theartsmap.com, connects the arts and artists with the community.

Interview with Transformational Threads Artist Judith Olivia HeartSong (January 2010) 

Judith HeartSong, whose "Peacock (Crimson)" is Transformational Threads' First Anniversary edition, recently was interviewed by Artsy Shark, a site for emerging artists, about Judith's art consulting work for ArtMatters. You will find that interesting interview at http://www.artsyshark.com/2010/01/06/the-wow-factorart-in-a-corporate-environment/.

A second interview with Judith, this one discussing her art, is at http://www.artsyshark.com/2010/01/21/the-vibrant-art-of-judith-heartsong/. 

First Anniversary Edition (December 11, 2009)

The First Anniversary Edition, "Peacock (Crimson)", based on Judith Olivia HeartSong's acrylic of the same name and comprising 25 custom, hand-embroidered thread paintings, has arrived. 

If you would like to receive a postcard featuring "Peacock" or a brochure on the First Anniversary or Inaugural editions, please send an e-mail to mdoallas@aol.com.  

HeartSong Subject of "All Art Friday" Interview (October 23, 2009)

Judith Olivia HeartSong, who licensed "Peacock (Crimson)" for a Transformational Threads first anniversary edition, is the subject of an in-depth "All Art Friday Special Edition" interview on the blog Writing Without Paper.

http://writingwithoutpaper.blogspot.com/2009/10/all-art-friday-special-edition-artist_23.html 

Owen Subject of "All Art Friday" Interview (October 16, 2009)

Nuch Owen, one of the inaugural edition artists at Transformational Threads (see her "Koi"), is the subject of an "All Art Friday Special Edition" interview on the blog Writing Without Paper. 

http://writingwithoutpaper.blogspot.com/2009/10/all-art-friday-special-edition-artist_16.html

Kassing-Bradley Subject of "All Art Friday" Interview (October 2, 2009)

Jennifer Kassing-Bradley, whose images of orchids were re-created in custom hand-embroidery for Transformational Threads' inaugural editions, is the subject of an "All Art Friday Special Edition" interview on the blog Writing Without Paper.

http://writingwithoutpaper.blogspot.com/2009/10/all-art-friday-special-edition-artist.html

Transformational Threads Now in Washington Spaces Resources Directory (September 2009)

Transformational Threads is listed in Washington Spaces magazine's online Resources directory in the "Art" category. The magazine, which frequently features art online and in print, is the "Guide to Luxury Living" for communities throughout Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Maryland.

www.washingtonspaces.com [Note, 12/11/09: Regrettably, Washington Spaces ceased publication, effective the end of 2009.]

Transformational Threads Now on Saatchi Gallery Site (September 2009)

Transformational Threads is listed in Saatchi Gallery's international online directory at http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/dealers_galleries/Gallery/dg_id/19770.html.

Brochures Available (September 2009)

Beautiful color brochures are now available for the inaugural editions and the forthcoming First-Anniversary edition of thread paintings. Please use the convenient Contact Us form on this Website to receive one or both of the pamphlets by mail.  

New Edition Forthcoming to Celebrate First Anniversary (August 2009)

Marking its first anniversary, Transformational Threads announces a forthcoming edition of "Peacock", based on an original acrylic on canvas by Maryland's award-winning painter and muralist Judith Olivia HeartSong. Expected to arrive this fall (approximately early November), "Peacock" is a gorgeous custom creation that will be available in a first edition of 25 and sized 20 inches x 20 inches (matted, 24 inches x 24 inches). Its bold coloring and exquisite detail will surprise and delight you. Watch this space for updated information on availability.

Thread Paintings on Display at Manassas Gallery (April - June 2009)

Thread paintings from three current editions ("Koi", "Nerium Oleander #1", and "Waikiki Gold") were on display at the Art & Frame Gallery, in Manassas, Virginia, through June 2009. Transformational Threads appreciated this opportunity to introduce the exceptional custom hand-embroidery to prospective new clients in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan region.


Joint Transformational Threads - Silpada Silver Jewelry Show (March 2009)

Transformational Threads held its first successful display show and sale on March 29, 2009, in Arlington, Va. A Silpada Designs Jewelry Representative joined Transformational Threads for a very special in-home event at which was displayed an outstanding selection of currently available thread paintings and hundreds of pieces of stylish, finely detailed, and beautifully hand-crafted silver jewelry.

For information on the purchase of Silpada silver jewelry, visit www.mysilpada.com/liz.noordhuizen.    


Ad Placement in NMWA Magazine (Winter 2009)

The Fall 2008 edition of Women in the Arts, a publication of the Washington, D.C.-based National Museum of Women in the Arts, carried a well-placed advertisement for Transformational Threads. The background of the ad, created for Transformational Threads by the magazine's design staff, featured the striking image of "Nerium Oleander #1" by South Carolina painter Jennifer Kassing-Bradley. The quarterly, award-winning magazine is read by nearly 100,000 supporters of the museum from across the United States.


Feature Article on Artist Nuch Owen (Fall 2008)

A profile of artist Nuch Owen, "Painter Nuch Owen Turns Silk Into Artwork That Celebrates Pyrotechnic Life of Nature in Bloom", appeared in the September 11, 2008, issue of the Naples News (www.naplesnews.com).


Orders on Additional Custom Editions Accepted (Fall 2008)

Orders may be placed for two embroidery paintings created exclusively for Transformational Threads in editions of 25: "Brassauola nodosa" and "Dendrobium Nobile #4". Both thread paintings are based on watercolors by Jennifer Kassing-Bradley. (For images of the originals on which the needlework is based, please go to the Gallery Artists page and click on the artist's name. Interested persons who live in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area may arrange to see the samples in person.) For additional information, please use the convenient form in the Contact Us section of this Website or send an e-mail to mdoallas@aol.com. NOTE: Transformational Threads will request 25-piece editions once it has received 15 customer orders.


Vassar Quarterly Announcement (Summer 2008)

The summer 2008 issue of the Vassar Quarterly featured an announcement about Transformational Threads' unique hand-embroidered artwork. Maureen Doallas, owner of Transformational Threads, is a 1975 honors graduate of Vassar College.


Most Recent Arrival (June 2008)

An especially lovely thread painting of Jennifer Kassing-Bradley's "Nerium Oleander #1" is available now in a limited edition of 25.

As depicted in wonderfully textured, multi-hued hand-embroidery, the showy but highly poisonous flower characteristic of this ornamental plant (an evergreen shrub that grows in subtropical climates) is placed against a dark background, creating a striking image. (To see an image of the original oil painting on which the needlework is based, please go to the Gallery Artists page and click on the artist's name.) 

Please use the convenient form in the Contact Us section of this Website, or send an e-mail to mdoallas@aol.com, to inquire about the availability and purchase of "Nerium Oleander #1."    


Inaugural Editions Available (February 2008)

Inaugural editions of two embroidery paintings of work licensed to Transformational Threads by artists Jennifer Kassing-Bradley and Nuch Owen are available for purchase. Each first edition is limited to 25 beautifully hand-rendered pieces of needlework. Every piece is ready to frame.

Please use the convenient form in the Contact Us section of this Website to inquire about the purchase of "Koi" and "Waikiki Gold."