“Summer Wild” Eileen Blodgett Mixed Media on wood panel 2026 ( created for Wandering Women Art Retreat)

“Hush” Mixed Median Canva

Midsummer Dreams Mixed Media Workshop

Join Eileen Blodgett August 15 9:00 - 2:00 PM

940 Idaho Maryland Rd. Grass Valley, CA

Join us at ASiF Studios for a day of creating with mixed media in new creative ways. We’ll be exploring with paint, collage, drawing, stencils and more - as we make our summer dreams come alive! What are your favorite memories of summer? What do you love to see as summer arrives? No experience necessary- learn as you explore in the painting studio at ASiF.

All materials and expert instruction are included We are providing coffee, tea and some treats and refreshments to enjoy.

You can learn more and register below. Enrollment is limited, reserve early.

 

My work has been accepted to the PBS KVIE Art Auction!

This piece has been selected for folks to bid on during the 2026 PBS KVIE Art Auction! On-line bidding opens Sept. 1-30 With Live Auction Weekend Broadcast Oct. 2-4.

You can preview art and learn more here: https://www.kvie.org/events/art-auction/

 

Welcoming Summer !

“Buttermilk Bend - South Yuba River State Park ” prints available at Art Works Gallery 113 Mill St. Grass Valley, CA Open 10-5 every day.

 
 

Eileen with her recent book: The Ladybugs’ Adventure: A Read to Me Book of Numbers “It’s been such a great adventure to make this story come alive with my friend and author, Elle Gianforte. What started as 20 small paintings telling a silent story and Elle’s genius lyrical narration, it became so much more fun to share!” Eileen and Elle are in discussion about their next project!

THE LADYBUGS ADVENTURE: ABOOK OF NUMBERS - A NEW BOOK BY EILEEN BLODGETT and L. GIANFORTE - AVAILABLE ON Amazon. Also available at the following independent locations:

ARTWORKS Gallery, Grass Valley, Wild Birds Unlimited, Grass Valley, The Earth Store, Nevada City, SPD, Nevada City, Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens,Fort Bragg and Browseabout Books, Rohoboth Beach, Delaware

Contact Eileen if you are interested in carrying our book.

How this counting story came to be:

“Despite the advice from a very famous author/illustrator to "...never begin a story book with the illustrations", Eileen Blodgett did just that. The 20 illustrations were first created as a visual story for an art exhibit. It wasn't until later that the illustrations were presented to friend and author, L. (Elle) Gianforte, to review for a possible storybook and The Ladybugs' Adventure was given a wonderful new direction.”

Follow the adventures of Lorelei the ladybug and her friends as they explore life beyond their garden. Delight in the encounters that teach them how differences make the world a richer and more colorful place. Encourage your little one to count the ever-growing number of ladybugs as they fluff up their wings and flutter across the pages on their enlightening and inspiring journey.