Zip Line in Troy, ny

Had a fantastic time on the Zip line at the Engelke Farm in Troy, NY this week. Two great runs along with pumpkin picking and a hay ride. Fun for the whole family.
www.engelkefarm.com

Fall day in Windham, NY

Sooo happy that summer is over and the cooler weather is here and the wonderful colors in the Catskills. I spent the day in the mountains near Windham NY. Just beautiful.

Photos are Franks, taken this morning.

Pastel painting in Lake George

A recient stay in beautiful Lake George inspired this early morning painting. A pastel 16 x 20 approx.) after framing. This is looking from Lagoon Manor area at Tongue mountain and south.

I have others on my etsy site or can do commissions. I work from you photos or can take my own photos when I am in the area.

Tree of Life band very wide

I custom made an extra wide "tree of life band" for a customer and now offer it on etsy. 7mm wide man's band in sterling. Setting 2 trillian citrines this week in rings. Should be very impressive-large stones....

Can't wait for spring!!!

XXX Band with Garnet

This ring with kisses all around is a fantastic wedding band or just a ring you live to wear. I set a deep red garnet in this one. Others on Etsy offer more options including gold.

Amulet Message Pendents

Fun new idea I came up with- recycled corks with any message you would like or, choose one of mine like "Wisdom, Love, Protect Me" Some with crystals, others with dove enhanced with stones, feathers etc. Suggestions taken. Check out my Etsy: http://www.stellahats.etsy.com/

Farmer plowing his field

New pastel painting 14 x 19" that is framed with a double mat and a black frame.
Saugerties area farm summer 2009 by me Linda Stella

Etsy Artist showing in Hudson

I'll be showing three pastels in the J. Daminani Gallery on 237 Warren St, Hudson along with other Tivoli Artist Co-Op and Etsy HV team member Janet Jappen. We'll be there till Oct.27th.

Dutch ship visit the Hudson River

We are so glad we got to see the Dutch Royal Fleet docking in Catskill on Friday Sept. 18Th 2009. What a treat!!!! They are heading up the Hudson River to Albany on Sunday. Frank Stella took these photos. He will be getting them up on his site in the next couple of days. Enjoy these and many other photos on ......www.photosbyfrankstella.etsy.com

Painting the Hudson

Pastel of Esopus Lighthouse, Kingston, NY. Today Frank & I went down to Bear mountain to take photos and paint. Beautiful spot....Stony Point near Cold Spring. I'll have some Hudson River paintings at the ASK gallery in Sept. show-Historic Hudson