features the work of Beth Ann Magnuson. Seasonal offerings include hand cut Victorian Lace Egg Ornaments, Folk Art Paper Cuttings, Miniature Silhouette Portraits drawn from life or photo, plus selected Feather, Grain and Grass Wreaths and traditional Green Man Masks.
		After retiring from a dozen years of flower farming my husband Roy and I, Beth Magnuson, moved our home and business to the tiny rural community of Bishop Hill, Illinois. In 1846 Swedish immigrants settled this town as a religious commune. Today Bishop Hill is a charming historic village boasting museums, galleries, restaurants, and wonderful gift shops that reflect a bygone era. Click on www.bishophill.com to gather guest information on lodging, shopping, and our spectacular seasonal events. Our garden and the surrounding verdant fields of Henry County supply me with both the material and inspiration for the artwork I produce and offer for sale. Eggs gathered from farm raised fowl are hand carved into ornaments best described as Victorian Lace Eggs. I have also developed a secret process for marbling eggshells. These unique treasures are now available year round. The silhouette portraits and papercuts featured here are a true link to the past. This art form achieved its height of popularity during the mid-nineteenth century. I capture my shadow portraits with the help of a camera obscura. These keepsakes are cherished as instant heirlooms. It is a truly elegant way to depict a beloved subject.
		Soon to come is Windy Corner Studio above the carriage house on the upper east lawn of Littlebrick in beautiful Bishop Hill, Illinois. Vintage brass from the 60's and 70's and collectable glass will be featured as well as our unique eggs, delightful drieds, and a nook devoted to the art of papercutting and silhouettes. CLICK HERE for construction photos, updates, and for the Studio unveiling.
		Windy Corner Farm is located at 508 West Main Street, on the western edge of Bishop Hill in Henry County, Illinois. The Magnuson family residence and studio at "Little Brick" is open to interested guests by invitation or appointment only. Eggs, Masks, and Feather Wreaths are currently on display and available for purchase at Outsider Gallery here in Bishop Hill. Browse www.bishophillgallery.com to sample work by local and regional artists, and the extraordinary glass and paper creations by Outsider Gallery owners Steve and Marsha Carleson.