Dealer Beth Freeman-Kane, So. Africa: Sculptures of Birds & Small Wildlife and Friday Workshop

IGMA Fellow Beth Freeman-Kane is a Wildlife Miniaturist specializing in sculptures of birds and small wildlife in natural settings. She holds numerous International Awards for her little masterpieces. Married with three children, Beth is active in the Worship Group at St. Agnes Church in Kloof, So. Africa, where she plays guitar and sings Soprano. Email: info@bethfreeman-kane.co.za.  Web: http://bethfreeman-kane.co.za

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A Winter's Tale.

African Hoepoe bird.

Belted Kingfisher and Goldfish.

Pel's Fishing Owl, a very rare bird confined to a particular area in So. Africa and not often seen. Special commission for a client who spotted one after 30 years of serious bird watching.

Window scene with birds, chipmunk and more.

Wreath with Chickadees.

Mallard duck family.

"Look's Like Rain" - Chipmunk.

The Marie Antoinette Bird Cage

Beth Freeman-Kane at her show table.

On Friday, Oct. 9, Beth is offering a "Blue Jay" Workshop. For registration information and to see all offerings, visit our website: http://goodsamshowcase.miniature.net.

To see more of Beth Freeman-Kane's work, go >here<.

2014 Good Sam Show: "The Phoenix" by Karen Renee

"The Phoenix" by Karen Renee was featured on "Through the Looking Glass" in the March 2015 issue of Miniature Collector magazine. Karen Renee's splendid 1:12 scale exotic birds can be found on the show table and website of her mother, Stained Glass By Barbara Sabia. Email: minis@barbarasabia.com.  Web: http://www.barbarasaba.com

The hand-sculpted Phoenix is 6" tall. Its crest is hand-painted ostrich feathers and the train is custom dyed Whiting cape feathers. The body and wing feathers are hand painted, hand-cut Japanese crepe paper. The stand is Sculpey, over a wire form.

Dealer Barbara Sabia-Stained Glass. Karen Renee-Exotic Birds & Plants.

Barbara Sabia creates exceptional stained glass windows, doors, ceiling panels, floor-standing screens, fireplace screens, lighting, and more. Her daughter Karen Renee makes outstanding exotic birds. Recently, Karen Renee expanded her line to include handcrafted Wisteria vines in full bloom and lovely rose bushes. Email: minis@barbarasabia.com. Web: http://www.barbarasabia.com

"Stained Glass Free Sanding Panel Workshop" by Barbara Sabia at Chicago International Show, 4/14/15. http://www.bishopshow.com/workshopschedule.htm

"Stained Glass Ceiling Panel Workshop" by Barbara Sabia at Chicago International Show, 4/15/15. http://www.bishopshow.com/workshopschedule.htm

Intricate floor standing Art Deco screen. Lovely floor standing screen of Art Deco lady. Both in turquoise.

Stained glass fireplace screen and Standing Lady floor screen.

Elegant stained glass double doors and side panels, with stained glass transom overhead.

"Wisteria on Garden Trellis Workshop" by Karen Renee at Chicago International Show, 4/15/15. http://www.bishopshow.com/workshopschedule.htm

"Oak Alley" from the Honey Ridge Collection by Barbara Sabia and Karen Renee.

"Long Hot Summer" from the Honey Ridge Collection by Barbara Sabia and Karen Renee.

Feathered Deco Crane on sculptured clay perch by Karen Renee.

To see more work by Barbara Sabia, go >here<, and Karen Renee, go >here<.

Dealer Beth Freeman-Kane, So. Africa - Animals & Birds in Nature

From a semi-rural area in South Africa, IGMA Fellow Beth Freeman-Kane is a wildlife miniaturist. A professional artist, she specializes in sculptures of birds and small wildlife in natural settings. Her studio in their log cabin home looks out onto a lush green valley with an abundance of birds and small animal wildlife. Email: info@bethfreeman-kane.co.za  Web: http://www.bethfreeman-kane.co.za

Photos courtesy of Connie Sauve, Good Sam Exhibit Chairman. To see more of Beth Freeman-Kane's work, go here.

Dealer Beth Freeman-Kane, South Africa: Sculptures of Birds & Small Wildlife and Friday Workshop

From South Africa, IGMA Fellow Beth Freeman-Kane was new to Good Sam last year. We are delighted that she is returning for this year's show and offering a workshop. A professional artist, Beth specializes in sculptures of birds and small wildlife in natural settings. Her studio in South Africa looks out onto a lush green valley with an abundance of bird life. Email: info@bethfreeman-kane.co.za  Web: http://bethfreeman-kane.co.za

"Moments in Time." Wood clock case with eight compartments. Each contains birds or small wildlife from South Africa. Sold at the 2012 show.

Cast resin and hand-painted Peacock with real feather tail.

Chickadee perched on a watering can observing a dragonfly made with real bee wings.

"Meerkat Manners." Framed wildlife composition featuring a female meerkat with baby.

Friday Workshop: "Lazuli Bunting" bird vignette in 1:12 scale. Registration deadline: September 25, 2014. To see the Friday Workshop offerings, go to: http://goodsamshowcase.miniature.net  

To see more of Beth Freeman-Kane's work, go >here<.

At the Show - Stained Glass and Peacocks

New to Good Sam this year, Barbara Sabia has been making miniature stained glass for 32 years. She will be bringing room screens, fireplace screens, ceiling panels, stained glass lighting, assorted window panels, single and double stained glass doors. She will also have some marvelous sculpted peacocks by her daughter Karen Renee. minis@barbarasabia.com, www.barbarasabia.com

French doors with bevels and clear textures.

Victorian style floral window.

Frank L Wright style window.

Art deco room screen.

Victorian style ceiling panel.

Art Deco fireplace screen in a stand.

Three-panel free standing fireplace screen.

Peacock on a perch by Karen Renee.

Wall sconces.

Ceiling light which matches the wall sconces.

Erte lady on a stand.