Linda Stella

New name, no more stellahats

2011-12-24T18:17:00.000-08:00

New Earrings I love!!!

I am using Linda Stella for my post instead of Stellahats. I changed my Etsy as well.

Merry Christmas to family and friends...

Musical Cross pendent and Garnet pendent

2011-01-18T09:41:00.000-08:00

Two new pieces this week: a necklace using red garnets and chalcedony. Pendent about 3/4" in sterling comes with a heavy rope chain.
The cross with a note is celebrating the music of and in the church. Great for the choir member. Go to my Etsy shop for more information.

Brother Paul

2010-12-03T17:24:00.000-08:00

My brother Paul suffered a stroke on his birthday, Nov. 29th. Our thoughts and prayers are with him in this critical stage. He is in Albany Med.
Paul is full of energy and couldn't wait to get into his next project. He bought a large farm a few years ago and has been expanding his vision ever since. He has a wonderful petting zoo including goats, a miniature horse, chickens and ducks. Just recently he added a double zip line that ends in his pumpkin picking patch.
Get well soon Paul, we love you XOXOXOXO

William Engelke

2010-12-01T07:17:00.000-08:00

We lost my Dad, Wm. Engelke in November. Among his many accomplishments was the Want Ad Digest which was started in 1962 with a partner, Art Stenstra. He took over the classified publication several years later and with the rest of his family continued on with the business. We will miss you...and carry on your legacy with the publication in New York State and on the web.

Forged sterling hoop earring

2010-11-13T19:44:00.000-08:00

New forged earrings one inch across, 4mm at the thickest point and
tapers to 1mm. Sterling silver, available on my etsy.

Zip Line in Troy, ny

2010-10-20T13:57:00.000-07:00

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

2010-10-03T17:36:00.000-07:00

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

2010-07-23T06:04:00.000-07:00

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

2010-03-11T15:22:00.000-08:00

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

2010-02-16T10:27:00.000-08:00

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

2009-11-26T19:01:00.000-08:00

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

2009-11-03T18:34:00.000-08:00

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

2009-10-05T10:22:00.000-07:00

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

2009-09-19T11:20:00.000-07:00

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

2009-08-24T16:56:00.000-07:00

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

Lake George Visit

2009-07-27T06:33:00.000-07:00

We spend a few days in Bolton Landing every year at our family camp. Fantastic day, did some painting..view on my Etsy site. Photos by Frank Stella

Fireworks on the Rondout /09

2009-07-06T09:11:00.000-07:00

Sunday night on the very comfy tourboat "Teal" go to

www.theteal.com Great folks, great food, and very great fireworks. (Thanks Kingston)

Want some more views of great fireworks and possibly a purchase? E-mail us fstella@hvc.rr.com

Tivoli Artists co-op

2009-06-30T06:49:00.000-07:00

My work and other artists at the Tivoli artist co-op.

This month the "Travel show" Artist and photographers take you around the world... for information go to http://www.tivoliartistco-op.com/

Show runs until Aug. 16th

Piano for sale

2009-06-30T06:43:00.000-07:00

I am selling this piano that sounds great, made by baldwin. Let me know if you want more info.

Ring on http://www.stellahats.etsy.com/

2009-06-18T08:06:00.000-07:00

With all the rain we've have lately I just had to paint something that took me away to someplace warm and sunny.

This painting and others will be in the "Travel" show happening at the Tivoli Co-op July 24-Aug. 16

Great night on the Hudson

2009-06-11T07:25:00.001-07:00

We had a great time on the Hudson last night going out on the Teal with several friends to see the Half Moon, the Clearwater and several other ships come into the Rondout Creek . Check out my painting with scenes of the Hudson and jewelry at www.Stellahats.etsy.com. For more info on the Teal go to www.theteal.com Have a great day!

Nina & Pinta on the Rondout in Kingston, NY

2009-06-07T15:37:00.000-07:00

The Teal will be going out of the Rondout Creek on June 10th Wed. 6pm to view the large ships coming up the Hudson celebrating Henry Hudson's discovery.For all interested can check out photos below that Frank Stella took last summer. This one was taken today. The replicas of the Nina and Pinta were in the Rondout. They are surprisingly small...a treat to see.

"Tears running down my face"

2009-06-02T19:11:00.000-07:00

After hearing the Dave Mathews concert on the fuse last night I just had to list these earrings on my etsy site. He sang "sister sister-feel your tears running down my face", great song. I love him!!!

"Impression Jasper"

2009-05-22T16:55:00.000-07:00

I just love this new jasper I recently bought. It's called Aqua Terea impression Jasper. I put it together with an earring that I re-configured and I think it really came out nice.It will be on my Etsy site later tonight. There is citrine and amethyst in the sterling part and a rubber cord finish off this pendent.

Rocky

2009-05-17T07:07:00.000-07:00

Rainy and cold, what's up. Have to take Rocky for a walk. He doesn't need sunglasses today.

Later we'll go down to the strand and check out the Teal's progress and stop into ASK to check out the paintings. I'm also working on a pastel of a great shot that Frank Stella took of a conductor on the Arkville train many years ago.

Amanda's graduation

2009-05-09T07:48:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Paul's daughter graduating from Russell Sage today!!! She is working on Dad's farm...Engelke Farm and is very interested in farming. You go girl!!!!

www.engelkefarm.com The farm is located outside Troy, NY in Eagle Mills doing vegetables, haunted hay rides and pumpkins as well as winter sports.

Spring and Narcissus

2009-05-05T11:10:00.000-07:00

Spring is finally here and except for the heat ruining all my daffodils things are looking great! I took photos of my narcissus on some interesting paper that I will be making into cards for my http://www.stellahats.etsy.com/ site.

2009-05-01T07:29:00.000-07:00

My son Ben took this shot driving along a country road in Cape Cod. I love the movement and mode it has.

Hudson River show and cruises

2009-04-29T13:27:00.000-07:00

I will be showing this pastel and two other paintings this month at the Tivoli Artist Co-op in Tivoli, NY The opening is Sat. May 2nd
7-9PM The theme is Hudson River and will feature paintings done by several members. Wine & cheese!!! Please come.
More paintings and jewelry at stellahats.etsy.com

Photo by Frank Stella taken from the Teal last summer. A great day! This is the Esopus Lighthouse just south of Kingston. www.theteal.com

Johnny and the crew are hard at work getting the Teal ready for another season of parties and tours on the Hudson River.

Frank and I enjoyed several trips last summer and can't wait to do it again.

Maternal Tree

2009-04-27T11:06:00.000-07:00

In the Mother's Day showcase today I have my new design called "Maternal Tree". A combination of the "Tree of Life" idea and Mother earth" Infant, child and mother in the Tree of Life.

Jade is sandwiched between two sheets of sterling.

Check it out at www.stellahats.etsy.com

Hand Painted Silk Tie

2009-04-25T11:38:00.000-07:00

Made earrings this week with red amber and sterling.

New item on Etsy is a hand-painted tie that looks so nice on my son Ben.

Daria, Karen & Marley visit

2009-04-25T11:22:00.000-07:00

Pet Portraits and other paintings on www.stellahats.etsy.com

Daria, Karen and Marley visit today. Marley is their beautiful dog that I did a pastel painting of last year.

My dog Rocky loves to have him visit.

Painting hats for CAS

2009-04-23T09:57:00.000-07:00

This pig painted on a cap for Catskill animal Sanctuary

Rambo is a favorite at the Sanctuary. It's a great orginazation dedicated to saving animals

I've been painting this goat on caps all week for the Catskill Animal Sanctuary.

NY Botanical Gardens

2009-04-22T11:31:00.000-07:00

I was lucky enough last month
to see the Henry Moore sculpture

show along with the orchid show

at the NY Botanical Gardens.
What a treat!

My husband Frank Stella is a great photographer

and got a few good shots that day.

2009-04-21T13:22:00.000-07:00

Our Cabin in Maplecrest NY is for available for weekly rentals.

Visit www.sunshinestudios/cabin.com for more photos or contact us.

A Great Day

2009-04-20T17:03:00.000-07:00

A walk on the railtrail with Frank & Rocky!

My Etsy page

2009-04-20T12:09:00.000-07:00

I have several items for sale on my Etsy site including hats, scarves, vintage items and lots of jewelry. I try to load new things every day. I just joined and all of this is new to me. It' exciting. Visit me at http://www.stellahats.etsy.com/

I have several wedding bands that I'm showing on Etsy

with an organic theme to them.

Citrine and Tourmaline

ring Sterling and

14K

Pastel of the Hudson River near Kingston, NY

2009-04-20T11:26:00.000-07:00

Pastel of the Esopus lighthouse near the Rondout Creek, Kingston, NY on the Hudson River.

Pastel on paper 17"x11 1/2" with a mat and frame measures 17"x23".