Kids Fairy Tale Party Entertainment

Invite Stephanie Small to your next party and dazzle your guests with fantastic face painting! If you would like, she has lots of mystical animal friends, including dragons and unicorns that she can bring with her to provide entertainment!

Also, you can enjoy caricatures with a fantasy style! Have images of the birthday person, guests and more included in the  most mystical of settings! Select from themes such as fairy tale, fantastic fantasy, medieval wonder, unicorns, dragons and more! Want unique guests? Puppets and paper mache guests are included in the base fee, just let me know.

Face Painting: $10/hour + travel fees (Paint supplies)
Caricatures: $10/hour or $5 per person, group discounts available

Shogun the Red Dragon (storytelling puppet)
The Vinhold Unicorn (Limited Time Guest!)

Do you want a dragon to attend your party! Have a full size dragon come to your party and perform.

Drake the Red

Stephanie Small Classes

AVAILABLE CLASSES

Stephanie Small is available to teach a variety of art and metaphysical classes. Classes can be modified for individuals, small and large groups. Class format can be casual (upbeat and fun, for parties and entertainment) or more organized and fast paced (like a more traditional class). When she teaches, Stephanie uses a variety of teaching aids, mediums and visual aids. 

Art Basics: I can teach the basics of many art mediums

Fantasy Artwork: I can teach you how to draw a variety of mystical beings and creatures

Unicorns 101: Learn about unicorns. (this class is free for members on witchschool.com)
Tarot: Learn to read tarot cards for divination and personal growth
Astrology: Learn to read and interpret astrology charts
Magick 101 : Learn the ethics of Good Magick and how to use it.

PREVIOUS LARGE GROUP CLASSES

The SCPN Presents - Beginning Astrology with Tariel Nimara (5/16/08)
Napa Metaphysical Guild: Basic Cleansings and Rituals  http://z3.invisionfree.com/napamagick/index.php
Napa Metaphysical Guild: Magick 101 Series (Magical Ethics, A basic to Rituals, Meditations) http://z3.invisionfree.com/napamagick/index.php
Napa Metaphysical Guild: Astrology Basics  http://z3.invisionfree.com/napamagick/index.php
Napa Metaphysical Guild: A Beginning Guide to Astrology  http://z3.invisionfree.com/napamagick/index.php
SCA (Vinhold): Medieval Astrology Techniques, History and Practice

Stephanie Small: Published Works

With You I felt the Tide - Art and Poetry by Stephanie Small
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The Unicorn Newsletter 

http://www.therowantreechurch.org/

The Page
(cover art, three different occasions)

Planescape (Fourth Edition)
http://www.planewalker.com/



Papa and the Pigglewiggits

Name: It's a Dog's Life (2nd Edition)
Publisher: Beyond Belief Games
Author: Simon Washbourne
Category: RPG (virtual)
Cost: $7.50
Pages: 51
Year: 2004

October 2007 Correllian Times
Cover Illustration
http://ebookbrowse.com/correllian-times-october-2007-pt1-pdf-d40179610

Samhain  http://ebookbrowse.com/correllian-times-october-2007-pt1-pdf-d40179610

Beneath the Solar Pinions A Study of the Griffin as a Totem and Guide
(Correllian Times Article) http://www.correllian.com/correllian%20times/archive/Correllian-Times%20September%202007.pdf

Simurgh: Lost in Obscurity, Manuscript of a Forgotten King
(Correllian Times Article) http://ebookbrowse.com/correllian-times-may-2007-pdf-d119886362

Spiral Dreams Tarot
(Correllian Times Article Series)
Ace of Swords, Prince of Swords: http://www.correllian.com/correllian%20times/archive/Correllian-Times%20September%202007.pdf
Ace of Pentacles, The Moon: http://www.correllian.com/correllian%20times/archive/Correllian-Times%20August%202007.pdf

The Twisted Vine
(Cover artist for several issues, Featured in multiple issues)

Children's Poetry: Shedd Elementary School, Oregon Publication (1989) My art and unicorn poem were featured in this book compilation

Stephanie Small Website Features

My artwork is featured in several places online!

MY PAGES

Stephanie Small DeviantArt Gallery See all of my art at this site!
Stephanie Small's Helium Gallery Read all of my online articles and poems!
Stephanie Small's Etsy
Stephanie Small's Elfwood Gallery
Stephanie Small's Zazzle Gallery
Side7 Gallery
Myspace
Blurty
Witch School International

CURRENT PROJECTS

Unicorn Sanctuary 
A-Z Fantasy Coloring Book 
Tales from Abathia 
http://stephaniesmall.webs.com/

LINKS AND FEATURES

Mystical Unicorn Art Gallery featured Unicorn And The Pentagram  (row 8, last image)
Unicorn Jorge featured Abulus and Aaraba 
Jeoffs Horse and Unicorn Meadow http://www.unicorn-meadow.com/index.html

Stephanie Small Interviews!

Silver Stirrups Interview and Feature

The Equinest Interview and Feature

Go to this link: http://www.theequinest.com/stephanie-small/ to see images and to read this at its original source.

Stephanie Small

Website & Places you can find my work online
deviantART: pegacorna2 and to a lesser extent you can see some of my art on Elfwood

Where I am
Lake County, California

Tell us a little about you, what is your background & where do you come from?
I was raised on a farm where I developed a love of horses that I shared with my mother. Throughout my life, I have drawn and worked with horses and other animals. I spend much of my time trying to capture the beauty in all animals, but primarily equines.


Which came first, the horse or the art?
The obsession with unicorns began very early as did the art, its hard to say which came first. My first stuffed animals I chose were unicorns and I loved coloring from the moment I could hold a crayon.

When did you first start drawing & painting horses?
They thought I was sick as a child, because I spent 20 minutes drawing one picture with many unicorns all over it. They thought I was obsessing over it since I was under two years old. However, I proved to just be very good at focusing and drawing horses and equines.


The oldest picture that I personally own is a winged unicorn I drew at five years old, but my family may have something older.

Your style is unique with a mythical quality, what inspired you to branch out into other horse-type creatures?
The obsession to capture all the mythical creatures I have heard of in art has always been a part of me. I remember trying to draw orcs and trolls out of my fathers Dungeons and Dragon’s Monster manual as a small child. The obsession with horses was strong.


Is there a specific breed that influences your animals?
I have always been partial to Arabians and Friesians.

Who are your main artistic influences?
Brian Froud, Oberon Zell-Ravenheart, Giger, Escher, Boris Vallejo & Julie Bell, Luis Royo.

Do you (or did you) have a specific animal that is the muse behind your work?
I had horse named Camille whom I drew very often as I child. I essentially learned to draw horses on her (she was a pure bred Arabian with perfect conformation, so my mother said it would be best to learn to draw her).


I eventually started drawing the other horses I met, but those initial lessons of learning to draw an Arabian will stick with me.

Do you have any secret rituals you do to help you get in the zone for your art?
Not anymore. I can get into the “art zone” instantly, in fact, its something I practice in my spiritual life. I use my art as my meditative focus. Since I know how it feels to be in the “art zone” I can invoke that feeling almost immediately now and “focus” on almost any task. Its quite handy.


Sort of the reverse of your question, but I am sure a long time ago I had subconscious rituals to get me into the zone.Now the art is the subconscious ritual.

Is there a particular place that brings you inspiration?
By my friends, family or out in nature. I will usually get inspired simply be being near an animal or a place with something interesting to draw.


What effect do you think the Internet will have on art in the future?
I speculate art will become more available, as people learn to hire independent artists for inexpensive jobs, but at the same time, it will seriously drive down the market on artists and their skills. However, some artists that might have been lost to obscurity without such a huge resource, will get the opportunity to become well known.

Has it had an effect on yours?
Certainly, without the Internet I wouldn’t have the confidence or knowledge to step out and display or sell my artwork. Personally, I have found lots of tutorials, training, software and feedback online that I have never had the opportunity to receive anywhere else.


Which one is your personal favorite piece?
Princess Tariel Nimara for its variety, color and serenity. It always relaxes me.

Would you ever sell it?
Probably not.


What else are you passionate about?
Dragons and my spirituality.

Working on anything new?
I am working on a unicorn healing series and I am finishing up a collaborative art contest between several artists featuring flying creatures.

More to Come

Thanks to Stephanie for answering the interview and sharing her work. Be sure to check out her deviantART profile periodically for updates about her latest works.

Also stay tuned for more interviews with horse artists and photographers. Are you a horse artist or do you know an equine artist you’d like to see featured? Add your name and website in the comments below or drop me a note to get involved.

Stephanie Small Showings

Facebook page: Stephanie Small

PAST SHOWINGS

Park Study Wine and Art Reception Fundraiser

Read the original here: http://pacificsites.com/~udj/OBS%20to%20Proof/03.21.12.OBS%20Pg.2.pdf (this is only a quote, there's a whole article on the club and participants.


"A variety of mediums provided an interesting array of art forms for guests to view and purchase, with artists donating a portion of sales’ proceeds to the club. Artwork ranged from the weaving styles of Sheila O’Hare, to mystical pieces by Stephanie Small, ceramic forest art by Susan Laymon and the colorful and elegant works of Carolyn Marchitti. Other artists displayed hand-crafted jewelry, beverage containers, knitted work and creations depicting the Lake County landscape. "


Featuring artists:

Jack Cornell
Linda Kelly
Elaine Kendall
Susan Lehman
Diana Liebe
Carolyn Marchitti
Theresa Marganis
Shiela O'Hare
Shelby Posada
Richard Seisser
Stephanie Small
Sutter Lakeside Hospital

Wild About Books Saturday Artists' Reception 

 Friday, 20 November 2009 07:03 Editor

CLEARLAKE – Wild About Books will host an artists' reception from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. Come and meet some of Lake County's talented artists.Three local authors will sign their books during the event: Martha Steward, “Darby's Story,” from 3 p.m. to 3:55 p.m.; Barbara Sinor, “Addiction,” from 4 p.m. to 4:55 p.m.; and Diane Arruda, “The Ancient One,” from 5 p.m. to 5:55 p.m.The store will offer 20 percent off the books by the three local authors as well as discounts on local art all day Saturday.
Work by the following artists will be available:
Mary Beth Alteneder – Fine art
Michael Barrish – Music CD
Barbara Jo Bloomquist – Music CD
Kevin Byrnes – Stone art
Donna Crawford – Purses and totes
Nola Duensing – Beaded bookmarks
Andi Gletty – Fine art
Tracy Holmes - Art
Elizabeth Kelly – Purses, etc.
Doug Marble – Intarsia, inlay, art
Mary McMillan – Poetry on CD
Heather Munday – Bead and jewelry art
Sheila O’Hara - Weaving
Holly Payson – Jewelry
Meadowsweet Soaps
Zack Peters – Tie Dye
Andi Phillips – Light cubes
Amanda Rawlings – Bead art
Robert Roberts – Fine art
J. P. Sarlande – Fine art
Stephanie Small – Fine art
Jeri Sofka – Photography
Rebecca Stark – Gourd art
Bernadette Straub – Sculpture
Elizabeth Thiel – Card art
Sandra Wade – Poetry on CD
Karen Winkeller – Card art
Raul Wybo-Gilbert – Photography
Come and celebrate the many talented individuals we have in Lake County. Refreshments will be served.
Wild About Books is located at 14290 Olympic Drive, Clearlake, telephone 707-994-9453.

SCPN Bizarre Bazaar 2008

Bookends Bookstore

(Artwork was displayed and for sale from 1999-2006)

Ancestor Obituaries

Bertha Fahrig
1924-2011

Bertha Stice Fahrig was born to Elvira Marie Martinelli and Cecil Stice at home in Rutherford on Dec. 4, 1924. Her grandmother, Sarah Marie “Serefina” Merga Martinelli, was the midwife. Bertha was raised on a small farm where St. Supery now stands. She lived there with her mother, father and Uncle Elmer. Like many early farmers in the area, they grew prunes, peaches, grapes and various row crops. Bert went to school in Rutherford until high school, when she transferred to St. Helena High. She played for the softball team as a catcher. They may not have been the top of the league, but they had a lot of fun.

In 1941, Bertha married her best friend’s brother, “Bun” Fahrig, in Reno, Nev. He had recently left the Navy due to his father’s untimely death. Bertha’s mother-in-law was their witness as they ran off to get married. They lived in Rutherford with his widowed mother, Kittie Mahaska, and he worked at Mare Island. He was a Navy engineer and didn’t know much about the prune business his father left him. She taught him farming and he taught her how to fix the tractor. In 1943, Bun and his brothers-in-law decided to begin a fishing venture. They bought an old fishing boat. The whole family worked together to rebuild and launch the Kittie M on the Napa River and they made the front page of the Register. The family fished out of Bodega Bay on the boat to supplement their farm income. Bertha helped out a great deal, even though she was prone to being seasick. Bun and Bert shared a love of history and the outdoors. They spent many years roaming ghost towns, geological phenomena and fishing. She had a vast knowledge of local history, prune farming, trapping, skinning, Native American artifacts, geology, and weather patterns. In 1970, she lost the love of her life and had to take over the farm. Some local women spoke ill of her for such an “unwomanly” task, but she did what had to be done and she was good at it.

Bert was not just a farmer. More than farming and motherhood, it was the calling of caretaking that most spoke to Bertha. She was a blessing to many families and friends as she helped care for others. She took care of Bun’s grandmother and mother in their elder years. She volunteered to be the unpaid caretaker for many friends and family. She helped raise her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. When her daughter had to return to work, Bert tucked her granddaughters into the tractor seat next to her and took care of business. When her granddaughters wanted college educations, Bert stepped up to handle daycare duties so that both girls could finish college.

Bert loved people. She was the epitome of a people person. She wanted to know all about you and form a bond for life. If a person’s worth is measured in the friends they keep, she was a billionaire. Her gregarious nature extended to just about any animal she encountered. She was particularly fond of dogs and adored dachshunds. She was a champion of abused animals and demanded that pet owners were responsible for the lives of their pets. Up until the days before her death, she was still dispensing advice on farming, pet-sitting, and running her company. She loved working with the folks at Napa Valley Food Bank’s Brown Bag program.

She is predeceased by her husband, Marion Albert “Bun” Fahrig; her daughter, Kittie Marie Fahrig; niece, Jean Marie Rutherford Bianco; and her granddaughter, Dawn Catherine Otterbeck. She is survived by her granddaughter, Fara Otterbeck; and her great-grandchildren, Stephanie Nichole Small of Clearlake, Benkei Carth O’Sullivan of New York City, Mariko Zyanna O’Sullivan of Calistoga, Kenji Brandon O’Sullivan of St. Helena, and Fiona Ariel Catherine Otterbeck of Vallejo. She is also survived by her nephews, Dean Rutherford of Shasta City and Walter (Lorraine) McCarthy of Idaho. She is also survived by her great-grandnieces, Jennifer Bianco (Matthew) Sunseri of Napa, and Fillipo (Kelly) Bianco of Hidden Lake.

There will be a graveside service at St. Helena Cemetery on Jan. 12, 2012 at 11 a.m. A reception will follow at her home. Donations can be made to Napa Valley Food Bank.

Please share your fond memories of Bert at MorrisonFuneralChapel.com.

Irene


Ali Rutherford


Dawn Otterbeck

Jean Bianco


Kittie Marie Fahrig Memorial services for Kittie Marie Fahrig, who died on April 22, will be held on May 4, at 3 p.m. at her home in Rutherford. She was 60.

Born in St. Helena to Marion and Bertha Stice Fahrig, Ms. Fahrig worked as a CNA for 20 years before graduating from Napa Valley College in 1983 as a registered nurse. Upon graduation, Ms. Fahrig began working at the Veterans Home in Yountville and remained there until her retirement in 2000.

Ms. Fahrig is survived by her mother, Bertha Fahrig of St. Helena; daughters Fara Otterbeck of Cockeysville, Md., and Dawn Otterbeck of Napa; five grandchildren, Stephanie Small of Clovis, Calif., Benkei, Mariko and Kenji O�Sullivan of Molallla, Ore., and Fiona Otterbeck-Norris of Napa; and her former husband, Phillip L. Otterbeck.

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice.

Arrangements made by Treadway and Wigger Funeral Chapel and Crematory.

SPIRIT CREATURES
Damion
Camille
Pokey
Starr
Daisymae
Vladd
Vladimir