Artwork

Watercolors with Paper-Cutting

"As I research my ancestors designs, it’s amazing, the comparisons I find in our artwork.  I revel at our love of flowers and birds.  Imagination, patience and embellishments are three things they impart and lastly I bring my heart." 

In the 1800's Isaac Stiehly grew up in the Mahantango Valley- More than 100 years later, I too was raised in these mountains.  Historic Scherenschnitte, image right

Emily Nell-Yellow Bird’s watercolor papercuts are delightfully complex in both content and execution.
-Sally Jeppson, Curator, Jamestown Art Center


Masterpiece Scherenschnitte Paper Cut with a Rare 11 Star Stylized American National Flag by Isaac Stiehly, PA German Reformed Pastor & multi-talented Folk Artist, Mahantango Valley, Pennsylvania, circa 1835
 

Bobbin' for Berries; Show off!  
Watercolor with Scherenschnitte, German Papercutting
21" x 8.5"
2012

*Private Collector, Helena MT
 
 

Feathers Fly When Foxy Comes By
Watercolor with Papercutting
26.5" x 9.5"
2013
*Private Collector, Jamestown ND

 
 

Sharing the Gifts V 
Watercolor with Scherenschnitte, German Papercutting
15 " x 20"
2012

*Private Collector, Greer SC

 
 
Camp Blessings 
Watercolor with Scherenschnitte, German Papercutting
7" x 22.5"
2012

*Make inquiries with Emily
 
The Yellow Bird's Blessing 
Watercolor with Scherenschnitte, German Papercutting
9" x 22.5"
2012
*Private Collector, Indianapolis IN
 
The Brooches Blessing 
Watercolor with Scherenschnitte, German Papercutting
9" x 12"
2012 

*Private Collector, Jamestown ND
 
 

Spring Breeze 
Watercolor with Scherenschnitte, German Papercutting
18" x 31"
2012 

 

*Private Collector, West Chester PA
 
 

House Blessing, Fortitude 
Watercolor with Scherenschnitte, German Papercutting
11" x 11"
2012 

*Private Collector, West Chester PA
 
   

Bobbin' for Berries 
Watercolor with Scherenschnitte, German Papercutting
7 " x 20.25 "
2012 

*Private Collector, Basin MT
 
   
Near is the Night 
Watercolor with Scherenschnitte, German Papercutting
18.25 " x 14 "
2012 


*Exhibited at the Bigfork Museum of Art & History in the MT Watercolor Society Show, October 2-29 2012, Bigfork MT

*Private Collector, Santa Monica CA

 
   
Dad's Darter 
Watercolor with Scherenschnitte, German Papercutting
29" x 17.5"
2011 

*Private Collector, Dalmatia PA
 
A Mother's Faith
Watercolor with Scherenschnitte, German Papercutting
16” x 22”
2011 

*Private Collector, Whiteshield ND
 
 
Sharing the Gifts IIII 
Watercolor with Scherenschnitte, German Papercutting
14.5" x 8.5" 
2011 

*Private Collector, Indianapolis IN
 
   
Mother's Gift 
Watercolor with Scherenschnitte, German Papercutting
17 ” x 12”, 2011 

*Private Collector, Dalmatia PA
 
   

To My Valentine, From Spring 
Watercolor with Scherenschnitte, German Papercutting
20.5” x 9.5 ”
2011

*Private Collector, Sheridan WY 
 
   

Spring Charm
Watercolor with Scherenschnitte, German Papercutting
23  7/8” x 32  9/16”
2011

*Private Collector, Phoenix AZ