Bronze Award < Back Noreen Stewart April 4, 2024 Bronze Award CATEGORY: Diorama PATHWAY: Accelerated TYPE OF EGGS: Ostrich This is a simple opening cut ostrich egg, done in diorama with lighting. Simple wave cut, painted, and corded. The oval base is topped with beach sand with pieces of burl wood and coral with two white seals, and resurfaced nautical findings. The interior is in miniature scale with all pieces being handmade, including paper lighthouse that is lighted, boat, shore, rocks, plants and flowers, steps, and water, etc. The lighthouse is a class earlier taught by Texas egger, Diane Angle. Interior is painted. The back image is a foil print that was applied and corded. The egg in hinged in the back to conceal the battery workings. The interior back is lined with a self-printed fabric or rocks. Previous Next

< Back Florin Bejinari EAI Representative for Romania Florin and Maricica Bejinari – Art and faith that give life to icons and painted eggs From Rădăuți, the heart of Bucovina where tradition intertwines with the soul of the people, Florin Bejinari and his wife, Maricica, have transformed painting into a true-life mission. For over two decades, the two have been creating together, with painstaking and patience, works that carry within them not only the beauty of art, but also the faith, emotion and story of the place they come from. Florin Bejinari, born on January 21, 1961, in Rădăuți, is an icon painter, but his talent is not limited to icons. Over time, he has also explored painting on goose and ostrich eggs, naive painting, portraits and decorative compositions with the same passion. “I paint almost anything,” says the artist, but each work has a common thread: the desire to convey emotion and bring beauty into people’s lives. His technique combines Byzantine tradition with elements of personal innovation. In addition to icons on wood, he managed to extend Byzantine painting onto the fragile eggshell, creating true artistic jewels. Many of his works are adorned with gold leaf, which gives them a special light and a delicacy that captivates the eye. In his hands, a simple egg turns into a window to the sacred and to the Bucovina tradition of painting. Over the years, Florin and Maricica have taken this art to international stages. Their exhibitions have been hosted in Paris (2002), Venice (2007), Augsburg (2009, at the invitation of the Suceava County Council), the European Parliament in Brussels (2010), but also in numerous fairs and exhibitions in Germany, the Czech Republic, Belgium, Portugal and Italy. Their work was rewarded with important awards, including the Grand Prix at the Annual Salon of Amateur Plastic Artists in Suceava (2016) and the Third Prize at SIAN, Bucharest (2017). But beyond diplomas and trophies, their greatest joy is meeting people. At the folk crafts fairs in the country, Florin and Maricica are always close to the public, telling stories, sharing the secrets of the craft and creating friendships with other artists. “Every egg, every icon, every portrait has a soul. When I paint, I don’t just make an object, I give life to a story,” the artist confesses. Through their works, the Bejinaris have managed to carry forward the tradition of their native place and make it known throughout the world. They don’t just keep an art alive, but reinvent it, putting a dash of faith and a dash of the beauty of Bucovina into each creation.

< Back Karen Hanlon, M.S. EAI Representative for Canada, MAP Judge Karen Hanlon has been an egg artist and teacher for over 30 years. Besides traditional pysanky and batik eggs, her works include a variety of other styles. She is best known for her Bucovinian raised wax and "cross stitch" eggs, dyed and etched brown eggs, and "stained glass" eggs. She lives in Barry's Bay, Ontario, where she teaches at a small college, including a credit course in pysanky.

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< Back Kathy Hamilton Co- Founder, Director -US Relations As a former IEAG president, I am excited to have joined the Team at Egg Art International. I set up the Facebook International Egg Art Gallery and International Egg Art News and Events. I also set up and developed the Master Artisan Pathway along with Linda Martin. I enjoy contacting and interacting will all the artists worldwide.

See and learn from these video demonstrations of Egg Art Techniques Video Demonstrations of Egg Art Techniques See how it is done! Egg Art Techniques All Categories Play Video Play Video 01:00 Scratch Carving Demonstration Another video demonstration of scratch carving by Klaudia Swoboda Play Video Play Video Scratch Carving Using Light Hitomi Baba demonstrates using a light to enhance her scratch carved eggs. Play Video Play Video 07:18 Coloring Scratch Carved Eggs See how Grazyna adds color to her scratch carved eggs. Play Video Play Video Intricately Cut Egg See Hitomi's amazing technique to intricately cut an eggshell. Play Video Play Video Hand Painting an Egg Watch Florin hand paint on an ostrich egg Play Video Play Video 01:17 Eggshell Embroidery Demonstration See how Elisabeth Klein demonstrates her embroidery technique on an eggshell.

See beautiful examples of diorama egg art. See examples from the Master Artisan Pathway ,the old IEAG Master eggs and other excellent examples of this style. Category Spotlight: Diorama Egg Art The main focus of the design will be a scene that is created within the egg; however, this can also extend around the egg. The level of detail included will be assessed, however the exterior of the egg will also be looked at in detail. Any items made by the artist should be mentioned as this will be of benefit in the assessment. The usual criteria of a well-balanced and tasteful design will also apply. Lori Dagan, M.D. Karen Farber, IEAG Master Award Leslie Lisdell M.D. Master Artisan Pathway Gold Award Atsuko Murasawa, IEAG Master Award Shihori Kato, IEAG Master Award Rhonda Bartshe-Sullivan Beryl Stanton Agne Mikalauskiene Linda Martin Noreen Stewart, Master Artisan Pathway Bronze Award Graciela Analia John Grexa Candice Fava Cindy Scheel design by Fran Higgins Ernest Spain Catherine Ann Walsh Catherine Anne Walsh Lori Dagan design by Fran Higgins Catherine Anne Walsh Mildred Robinson design by Fran Higgins Fran Higgins Frank Casciani Jinnie Smith Fran Higgins Juan Pable Polgatiz Benavides Load More

Master Artisan Pathway "MAP" Application for those 18 years and older. Master Artisan Pathway "MAP" ENTRY FORM Please Note the Following: * You may submit only 1 entry in a 30-day time period * Our policy is to have the results back to you within 29 days from the date of a complete application. We reserve the right to extend this time for unforeseen circumstances. Please do not email us regarding your results until 30 days have lapsed. * Failure to thoroughly read all MAP information may result in entry denial or lower scores . MAP Entry Form- For Members Ages 18 and older. *Please make sure you are a MEMBER before to avoid entry rejection. If not go to https://www.eggartinternational.org/membership-contact First name Last name Email What type of Egg? Height of egg art Width of egg art Date the entry was completed Select a Category- ONE CHOICE ONLY * Acid Etching Applied Wax Art Batik Artist's Choice Beaded or Jeweled Carving Diorama Decoupage Hand Painted Intricately Cut Mechanical Miniature Mixed Media Novelty Paper Sculpture Pysanky- Diaspora Pysanky- Folk Scratch Carving REQUIRED for Pysanky- Diaspora Describe Your Egg : Techniques Used, Special Features, Symbols, etc. to improve your scores in each category. All figurines, props etc., must be disclosed if they are the artist's work or commercial . NOTE: Diaspora Pysanky must include a full description of the symbols. Photo Submission Area Please read the photo requirements carefully so as to not have your form rejected. Submit the JPEG images as specified: You are required to submit a minimum of 6 photos as outlined below. If the egg opens, an image of the inside must be added and labelled ‘inside’. If the egg has mechanical movement, a video no longer than 10 seconds in length will be required. TOTAL MB allowed per application is 25MB. a. Name the images as follows: Front, Back, Left Side, Right Side, Top and Bottom. b. Photos must not be labelled with a name or show a name. c. The background must be plain white or plain black without glare. d. Take the pictures at eye level for the front, back and sides. Required Upload Front of Egg Photo Required Upload Right Side of Egg Photo Optional View Upload One Other View Required Upload Back of Egg Photo Required Upload Top of Egg Photo Optional View #2 Upload One Other View Required Upload Left Side of Egg Photo Required Upload Bottom of Egg Photo Video- MECHANICAL OR LIGHTED ONLY Upload 10 second or less Video Upload supported file (Max 15MB) PYSANKY - FOLK AND PYSANKY- DIASPORA ONLY Upload copy of original symbols or folk pysanky egg you are replicating Important to Note: All fields marked with an asterisk * are required for the application to be accepted. Make sure to check for completeness. If you have problems or questions, please contact us. Make sure to wait until you see "Your application has been received. Thank you." before leaving the screen as you will lose your information. Upload times vary. Watch for an email for further instructions and information. By submitting this application, you confirm that all the work was carried out by you personally and that the egg is your original design. You also agree to allow EAI to use submitted photos for the website, EAI social media sites and any publications. You may opt out of having your name published with the photos by checking the box below. I give EAI permission to use my name on the website and it's social media sites. * Required Yes No Submit Application Your application has been received. Thank you.

30.00 < Back Flora II Elena Makyan Artist: Painted in the Petrikivka style, this goose egg reflects the traditional artwork found in the artist’s home country of Ukraine. Painted using acrylics, some colors are worked over the top of others to create additional dimension to the piece. Type of Egg goose Approx. Dimensions Location Poulton-le-Fylde FY6, UK International Shipping ? Yes linda-martin@btconnect.com Email:

Find all your egg art supplies here.These egg art suppliers offer discounts or other freebies to EAI members. Take advantage of these discounts for all your egg art supply needs. Egg Art Supplies for All Styles of Egg Art including Carving and Pysanky The Suppliers listed below with RED STARS offer discounts to EAI Members. Make sure to ask for your discount or use your discount code. The 2026 discount code will be in all member's newsletters. If you lost or forgot your discount code, contact us. Hint: Suppliers are also a good source for beginners to learn what supplies are currently used by other egg artists. Most ship worldwide. Ukrainian Eggcessories (CAN) Full line of pysanky supplies including waxes , dyes , kistky , tools, stands , universal tips, dust collectors , retreats, egg lathes , workshop resources and more EAI Members receive a 5% Di sco unt! Pysanky USA (USA) Full line of pysanky supplies including waxes , dyes, blown eggs , kistky , tools , stands , accessories and much more EAI Members receive a 5% Di sco unt! Powercrafter (USA) Engraving Systems , High Speed Engravers , DVD Training , Accessories/Replacement Parts , Burrs/Bits , Parablaster Supplies , Artwork & Designs , Powercrafter Professional Engravers (PPE) Program Metzer Farms (USA) Blown and Cleaned Eggs for Decorating, Goose & Duck Eggs in Sizes 6-12" circumference, Duck and Goose Eggs Available Year-Round, Order by the Case or Individually , Breakage Rarely a Problem, On-site hatchery, 5 Star Reviews Linda Martin Egg Designs (UK) Extensive range of Egg Art Supplies, Online Learning Section with DVD's, Literature, Patterns , Specials , Kits Free How to Courses 136-page Catalogue to download free "Art of the Eggshell" quarterly magazine INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING DOWNLOAD CATALOGUE EAI Members receive a 5% Di sco unt! Elegant Eggs Studio (USA) 3D printed supplies including bases, stands and figurines, duck eggs Email: eleganteggs@outlook.com Rachael Izdepski : 262-995-4235 Website Coming Soon! EAI Members receive a 5% Di sco unt! The Eggery Place (USA) Supplying all of your Egg decorating and Egg Art products including egg stands , chains , eggshells , filigree , tools , kits and more EAI Members receive a 5% Di sco unt! Eggstravaganza (Malta) Supplying all of your Egg decorating & Egg Art Supplies including finished egg ar t , kits , instructions , blown eggshells , paints and finishes , stands & bases and more EAI Members receive a 5% Di sco unt! INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING Beyond the Hatchery (USA) Egg Art Supplies , Video Tutorials , Spark Kits , Minis , Silk Prints , Tools and more "Beyond the Hatchery" quarterly magazine Weekly Zoom Egging Get Togethers EAI Members receive a 5 % discount!