Well, it’s been an amazing run. The past year flew by. But it’s time to move on. Unexpectedly, the owners of our rental home are returning and will be moving back in, so we’re scrambling to find a place. I had a room to myself for creating. Hopefully the new place will have room for that, too. Still, I managed… Read more →
Month: July 2015
More Storage! Never a bad thing.
I’ve been working on this for about 2 months but had gotten sidetracked due to weather (too hot & humid) and other chores. But it’s finally done. This cabinet was moldering and would have eventually rusted through but I was able to rescue it from turning into scrap. The stats: 27 drawers Solid metal 30 inches wide 36 inches tall… Read more →
New Collages
Though my schedule has gotten a bit cramped, I’ve continued to work on several pieces at once. Below are the two most recent entries, and ones I will hopefully get photographed and put on Etsy when the local art show ends 7/31. “The Heart Spoke” 6×6 Masonite panel Found papers, stamps $25 + shipping “Dada Watches” 8×8 Gallery stretched canvas… Read more →
Silent Message- abstract calligraphy collage
This calligraphy collage combines written and printed text with other elements to create a simple piece with hidden meaning. Source: Silent Message- abstract calligraphy collage – This is a gorgeous piece from fellow NC artist Anjuli Johnson of The Far Pavilion. Check out her work- very inspiring stuff. She also has a great video repository, too. Read more →
New Collage
This particular canvas took months to come together. One night I was in the mood to create backgrounds without a central theme or driving image to go with them. I was pleased with the result but had no idea where to go with it next. Until about a week ago; then it l coalesced. “Danger” 6×6 Masonite panel, found papers,… Read more →
Making Art Easier
Have you noticed in the beginning of making your art everything feels easy and after working for a while it gets difficult? Here are three ways to avoid that. Source: Three Ways to Make Your Art Easier | Nicholas Wilton This is a really helpful article, and I’m grateful my friend Andy sent me this. The past few months had… Read more →
Public Domain Imagery
Occasionally I like to search Google or Flickr for random imagery. It helps jump-start my brain when I can’t get a collage to move forward. While perusing Flickr this afternoon I found several really neat pictures. Lately I’ve been drawn to geometry, blue prints, and medical illustrations. Here are a few I thought others might find interesting. Read more →
New Works For Sale- Updated
Though I have some kinks to work out with my photography process -as in, I need a better/permanent set up- I’m trying to keep working and not let the lack of studio quality photos get in the way. Since about half of my finished works are currently part of the Hillsborough Art Walk, it’s nice to have some space and… Read more →