Silver Award < Back Yuliya Goloida, Canada January 25, 2025 Silver Award CATEGORY: Pysanky Diaspora PATHWAY: NA TYPE OF EGGS: Goose This pysanka is a diasporan pysanka, designed and written by myself. The imagery is deeply personal and references meaningful and traditional objects from my Ukrainian wedding ceremony. The centre band down the middle of the egg features the pattern from the “rushnyk” or embroidered tapestry that was used during the ceremony and placed under the “Korovai” or wedding bread. The band on the pysanka features yellow flowers and intricate details of crosses and dots to represent the embroidery seen on the rushnyk. The front face of the egg includes the Korovai itself with the same intricate details as on my real Korovai such as grapes, two doves, wheat, rings, flowers, and berries. These traditional symbols on the Korovai represent wishes for the newlyweds: grapes=to be fertile and plentiful; wheat =prosperity and bounty; the rings= eternal union and the joining of two souls, doves= represent the newlywed couple; the flowers= beauty and happiness in life. The reverse face of the egg includes my wedding bouquet. A large and bountiful assortment of colourful flowers such as peonies, anemones, delphinium, dahlias and tiny chamomile of miniature daisy with a red ribbon tying it all together. Some special techniques employed in this pysanka design include spot dying to try and capture the depth of the floral bouquet with different botanical tones. There is also a gradient dying technique used to highlight and emphasize the bouquet with a saturated blue edge that also brings contrast to the decorative border. Previous Next

There are now three international magazines for egg art/egg decorating/eggery enthusiasts. "Amazing Eggs of ......", "The Art of the Egg Shell" and "Beyond the Hatchery". Current Egg Art Magazines in Print Three amazing magazines are now available worldwide. All may be ordered as full color hard copies or PDF downloads. Just Click on the Photo or Name! Amazing Eggs Magazine Egg Art International is proud to present our annual fundraising magazine. Meet the artists and see their beautiful egg art in this 48-page full color magazine. These artists were selected from our Facebook group Egg Art International Gallery by winning our monthly "Eggs of the Month" contest. Egg Art International's mission is to promote all styles of egg artistry throughout the world and to raise the standards of the art form, encouraging artists to achieve their full potential. Through education, exhibitions and sharing information, we aim to increase public awareness of egg art and the artists involved. All proceeds from the sale of this magazine will be used solely to achieve these goals, so information remains available to everyone. Order PDF Now Order PDF Now Order PDF Now The Art of the Egg Shell The Art of the Egg Shell Magazine has everything you need to learn more about egg art or just to keep up to date and inspired with the latest trends. There are regular competitions and information is included about upcoming events. We always look at specific marking techniques, other areas of work which can inspire our egg art and anything which we think will be of interest. The Magazine is available by download or print. The Ten-Year retrospective is a 32-page FREE download ! Beyond the Hatchery Beyond the Hatchery : A Lifestyle Magazine for Egg Artists. It is new quarterly magazine for Egg Artists. You can subscribe to get quarterly news and entertainment from the egg artist community. Get a fresh look at a historic craft. Features include: The Roost: Studio Tours Innovators: New techniques Outside the Coop: Explore egg artists other creative Endeavors… The STASH: Business Advice and news Patterns for all Levels and more!

International list of egg art/eggshell art guilds and clubs Guilds and Clubs USA, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Australia Click on the Photo to take you to their website Arkansas Egg Art Guild email llisdell@yahoo.com for more information Christchurch, NZ Egg Artistry Club Christchurch Egg Artistry Club, New Zealand. Meetings on 2nd Saturday every month (except January). 9.30 to 12.00 Sydenham Community Centre, 25-27 Hutcheson St, Sydenham, Christchurch. Contact Beth McPherson for more information on tacbeth@hotmail.com California Tri-County Egg Artists Egg Artistry Guild of Australia LLC Meetings on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Contact Susan Birg for details at birgsusan@yahoo.com.au Egg Artists of Puget Sound Egg Artists Guild of Washington Hounslow Egg Art Club, UK Workshop/Seminars: Hounslow Youth Centre, For more information contact Pat Carter on 07590761091. or by email at p.carter@hotmail.com Houston Egg Art Guild Japan Egg Art Association New England Egg Art Guild Northeast Egg Art Ohio Egg Artists Guild Ukranian Club TAMU Student club at Texas A&M University. Will be holding the Pysanka Workshop Series 2025. Victorian Egg Decorators' Guild Inc. Bi-Monthly Meetings in Ashburton, VIC, Australia

Great resources for egg artists and enthusiasts. This includes suppliers, teachers, shows, books, videos and more. We are adding all the time. Resources Lots of fun and interesting things to be found here if you are an artist or simply want to learn something new. You may click on any underlined title, and it will take you directly to that page! Content is updated frequently. MAKE SURE TO LOOK FOR THE RED STAR AS THESE SUPPLIERS OFFER DISCOUNTS FOR MEMBERS! 1. Books - Many books are available to purchase directly from the artists. These books cover all types of egg artistry. It's a great source for the beginner thru advanced levels. 2. Egg Art Supplies -These RED STAR SUPPLIERS offer Members Discounts A great source for all your egg art needs. Look for the RED STAR! 3. Egg Art Suppliers List -A great list of suppliers! 4. Egging Socials - A fun online place to get together with other artists. 5. Shows and Events - US and International Shows and Events. 6. Facebook - There are many egging groups and pages for all styles of egg art all with direct links. 7. Helpful Hints (Members Only)- A wonderful and growing page of helpful hints.* NOW FOUND IN THE H.E.A.G LIBRARY WEBSITE SECTION 8. Guilds and Clubs - International and US based guilds and clubs for in person egging! 9. International Contacts - All our International Contacts are on the EAI team page. 10. The KID'S KORNER - A new page in development for kids! 11. Log In and Password help - Need help logging in or changing a password? Follow these step-by-step instructions. 12. Magazines -There are three different magazines currently being published in both print and online in the U.S.A and U.K. All ship internationally. 13. Newsletters (Members Only) - Read all the previous newsletters. 14. Free Patterns and Designs - Free to the Public to get a sneak peak of the fun! 15. Scholarships - Scholarships of cash and or supplies to offset the cost of providing community-based egg art classes. 16. Teachers - In person or online instruction for all levels. 17. Videos: Egg Art Techniques - Free "How to Videos" from great artists including Lorrie Popow, Linda Martin and others! 18. Free Instructional Videos- Lots of free videos by many artists including Mark Malachowski, Lorrie Popow, Laura Schiller and more.

< Back Dr. Leslie Lisdell Founder, EAI President, Web Designer Hello Everyone! I have always loved eggshell art and have collected eggs for many years. A few years ago, I took a class at the Dallas Egg Art Show by Linda Martin. My daughter had graduated, and I had cut back on working full time as an Emergency Room physician so I finally had time to try something new.This was my first attempt at egg art and I did not even know what a rhea egg was! After the class, I started designing and making eggs. I participated in the old IEAG master program and passed the novice and intermediate diorama levels as well as the novice filigree level. Last Fall, after learning the IEAG was almost nonexistent, I formed the Arkansas Egg Art Guild. I then built the old IEAG , at their request, a new website as theirs had been taken down. That website was launched in January 2023, and is now the website for Egg Art International. I am so proud of all our team has accomplished in such a short time!

Learn about the technique called Paper Sculpture in egg art Category Spotlight: Paper Sculpture Paper Toile and Bas Relief fall within this category. Both methods of work include the accurate cutting of paper prints which are then built up into a 3-dimensional finish.

Silver Award < Back Yuliya Goiloda, Canada February 9, 2025 Silver Award CATEGORY: Pysanky Diaspora PATHWAY: NA TYPE OF EGGS: Goose This is an original pysanka design that I created with inspiration from the Ukrainian song “Ой у Лузі” by Андрій Хливнюк, Kiyany —written in response to the war in Ukraine which sings about red kalyna and that Ukraine will not be defeated and we will lift her up again—triumphantly. This pysanka was written for Ukrainian newcomer to Canada, and gifted during the Christmas season, to give this person a reminder of home (sadly being heavily bombed at the time); while also a wish for Ukraine to be free and peaceful again. This pysanka was created on an emptied goose egg, using the traditional pysanka writing method. Materials used: beeswax, candle heated kistky of various sizes, and various pysanky dyes. I would like to note that a gradient technique was used on the kalyna leaves to bring a little more depth and depict the multicoloured nature of leaves when sun rays pass through the canopy of trees. I feel this also gives the design a unique and interesting look. Please also note that this pysanka was glazed prior to photography and thus has some glare. This diasporan pysanka is a mix between artistic style and traditional pysanka design. There are two bands on this pysanka; one which depicts the 8-pointed stars surrounded by nets, and the second band a rose and half-flower pattern surrounded by a dotted line. These two bands divide 4 panels of red kalyna berries and their leaves on a black background. The traditional 8-pointed stars (seen in an alternating yellow and blue pattern-chosen as the colours of the Ukrainian flag) also referred in traditional pysankarstvo symbolism as the “sun and stars motif”. This is among the more recognizable symbols in pysanky and represents life, fortune and growth. The nets surrounding these stars, represent Christ and the reference of “fishers of the people”. Other recognized symbolism of the net: it is thought to represent a talisman for capturing and repelling evil. Some say that it represents spider webs, which were traditionally thought to be stewards of nature/God who protected the home and trapped evil spirits in their webs/nets. (Source pysanky.info ) The second band, made up of the rose (8 diamond star); represents love and caring. The additional half flowers that border these roses represent the rebirth of nature after winter; another wish for Ukraine to be reborn from winter and war on its soil. The 4 panels depicting kalyna: The kalyna was chosen through inspiration from the aforementioned Ukrainian ballad. Kalyna has always been a symbol in Ukrainian life, poetry, art, literature, embroidery and pysankarstvo. “The kalyna is a national symbol of Ukraine. It's associated with beauty, love, and resilience. Ukrainians believe that planting a kalyna outside their home brings good fortune and health. The red berries of the kalyna are also a symbol of Ukrainian independence and nationhood . Just like Kozaks always seemed to find consolation in their ‘loyal horse’, Ukrainian women always turned to the kalyna tree in times of sorrow, grief or suffering. In Ukrainian songs and poems, kalyna trees were often the meeting place for dates and romantic reunions. Kalyna is also known as a symbol of eternal memory of the deceased. If there was ever a grave by the road or in the field, local girls felt obliged to plant kalyna trees around it. Such kalyna groves were considered sacred. It was forbidden to graze cattle, cut down bushes nearby. The desecration of a kalyna tree would automatically bring shame and disdain upon those who did so. In general, kalyna, planted on a grave was a symbol of love – conjugal, as well as brotherly, sisterly, parental etc. “ - Info source: www.kozatstvo.net.ua All of these symbols were considered in the creation of this pysanka design and used to create a wish, a prayer, and a gift for this Ukrainian who has been displaced from their home because of war. A wish for them, as well as their homeland of Ukraine, to have a long life, to be fortunate, and wealthy. For the nets to protect them from evil. The flowers, a wish for beauty, rebirth and health of a nation. The kalyna, the deepest symbol of them all—for Ukraine to rise again; while also recognizing the immense bloodshed and grief that we as a people and nation have had to weather for so many days, weeks, months, and years. The black background of the kalyna was not only chosen to let the bright red berries shine, but also an homage to the rich black soil of Ukraine. This black soil or “чорнозем”, has also given Ukraine the nickname “bread basket of Europe” for all of the grain and agricultural exports it provides to the world—the same soil which is seeing Ukrainian blood spilled on it each and every day. This pysanka is a wish for a better future for Ukraine, its people, and the world—while also recognizing the immense grief that has been experienced since the war began in February 2022. Colours of dyes and their meaning: Red: Perhaps the first recorded color, red initially symbolized blood. It often appears on pysanky with nocturnal and heavenly symbols. Over time, it acquired a positive connotation and began to represent love and joy, as well as marriage. It is associated with the sun. Yellow: Symbolized the moon and the stars and, in farming, the harvest. Blue: Represented the sky or air, and good health Green: Represented spring, the resurrection of nature, and the riches of vegetation. Orange: We cannot assign meaning to the color orange, as the color wasn’t recognized by premodern Ukrainians. They called it “hot yellow.” Black: Particularly sacred in the color spectrum. It is associated with belonging to the “other world,” but not in the negative sense. White: purity; with black: respect for the souls of the deceased
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Bronze Award < Back Page Davies, USA October 30, 2023 Bronze Award CATEGORY: Acid Etching PATHWAY: Traditional TYPE OF EGGS: Emu This Emu egg was inspired by my love of sea life and turtles. On the front is a hawksbill turtle. On the back is an octopus, sand dollars, coral and angel fish all free hand drawn. The band is also a freehand rolling wave. The egg was waxed, then acid etched in a 30% muriatic acid solution. This was done outside with safety goggles, mask and gloves. The egg was etched back progresseively in 5 minute intervals to reveal lighter shades of green and ultimately getting down to the white layer. Yellow accent dye was applied on the fish and red on the coral. The base keeping with the sea life theme is fossilized coral and a brittle sea star (all found by me). I entered this in acid etch category as it is more etched than traditional pysanky. Previous Next

Bronze Award < Back Tetiana Medianyk, Ukraine February 12, 2025 Bronze Award CATEGORY: Carved PATHWAY: NA TYPE OF EGGS: Ostrich To create the design I use carving, a special drill with different attachments for cutting and finally for polishing. The egg is placed on a stand with a LED lamp, multi-color with a remote control. This egg depicts Pegasus - a symbol of confidence, steadfastness and stateliness. The winged horse of the gods, which Zeus turned into a constellation after his death and we still see it flying across the sky. As a lamp, such an egg will complement the interior of any room, both a child's room and an adult bedroom, and can be a stylish addition to a business office. Previous Next

< Back Konomi Kashiwaya EAI Representative for Japan, MAP Judge Because of my 40 years of bread dough flower making, I especially love to make dioramas out of bread dough, creating plants, animals, and fairies. I also love beads, thread, decoupage, painting and cutting. I participated in egg shows in the US every year for 20 years. I have also exhibited eggs in Paris, Australia and Russia. I have been participating in the Japanese Egg Art Guild since the first year it was established, and it has been a little over 20 years now. I exhibit with my students at the Japan Egg Art Guild Show every year. I also have private exhibitions several times a year. I recently published a book about my egg art works.

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