About Us & Riverdog Studio/ Gallery
About UsDeborah Banyas and T.P. Speer have lived the life of independent artists since their marraige in 1976. In 1979 T.P. resigned his position as a teacher at a liberal arts college in order to devote full-time to studio work. The next several years he plied his trade as a graphic artist (printmaker, painter and illustrator) while Deborah dabbled in a number of fields including printmaking, photography and quilt-making. During the 1980's, the couple began studying and collecting American and Mexican folk art and their passion for the material began to rub off on their own artwork. Deborah began a series of sewn/stuffed/painted figures that proved to be successful. The addition of polymer clay, wood and metals to the mix increased both the variety and popularity of the work to the extent that T.P. joined her to collaborate in the business. Though both artists have conceptual input into each piece, Deborah concentrates on the sewn/stuffed wall pieces while T.P. works mostly on the wood/clay/metal works in addition to graphic work. Our work will appear in the new book: The Complete Book of Polymer Clay by Lisa Pavelka, published by Taunton Press. (click for link) 2009 Open House: Thank you to those who attended our last Open House...it was fun as usual! For a unique perspective on this year's Treasure Hunt, check out this blog:Let' Go On a Treasure Hunt!
2010 Riverdog Studio/Gallery Open House: Oct. 2 & 3 noon until 5 pm If you are planning to attend and would like to be notified by postcard shortly before the event, please e-mail us your address and we will put you on the mailing list: riverdog@Centurytel.net Our area of the Vermilion Valley is starting to becoming an exciting wine producing area. Come spend a day in this country and stop into these wineries: Vermilion Valley Vineyards www.vermilionvalleyvineyards.com Paper Moon Vineyards www.papermoonvineyards.com Matus Winery www.matuswinery.us Quarry Hill Winery www.quarryhillwinery.org Single Tree Winery www.singletreewine.com
Located on 20 acres hugging the East Fork of the Vermilion River and surrounded by the 500 acre Firelands Reserve, Riverdog is a lush and diverse environment consisting of woodland, meadow and wetland. The property was first settled as a mid-ninteenth century farmstead and was used as a summer camp in the mid-twentieth century. After a few ownership changes, artists Deborah Banyas and T.P. Speer purchased the property (1998) and have converted the old camp building into studio/gallery space. The century house and a newer house on the property are used for extended stay lodging.
The gallery is open by chance or appointment. It is best to call first. 440-965-8309
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