A hot summer day, the flowers creating a riot of heat and color. That’s this painting. This painting is painted with acrylic paints and inks on paper, which is then mounted on a 1-1/2 inch deep gallery wrapped canvas. The edges are painted black. It is 8 x 8 inches square, and is signed on […]
Welcome summer with a visit to one of the first art fairs of the season! I’ll be exhibiting at the: BAYarts Art & Music Festival June 14, 2014 10:00 am-4:00 pm 28795 Lake Road Cleveland Metroparks Huntington Reservation Bay Village, Ohio 44140 Tucked in the Metroparks with a view of Lake Erie, this is an […]
Thursday, June 12 7-9 pm. Come for an evening of fun and art. Go home with not one – but TWO! – completed artworks: one to wear and one to display. During the evening you will make a colorful pair of chain maille earrings and a unique mixed media collage. No painting or jewelry skills […]
An Exploration of Portals Original artwork by Jan Noden and Karen Koch April 1 – May 28, 2014 On display at The Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation 10 W. Streetsboro St., Hudson, OH 44236 Meet-the-Artists Reception: Thursday, April 10, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Depending on the definition, portals can be a door, a gateway, or an […]
Ghost Ranch is a collage made with acrylic paint, painted papers, found papers, and printed images. 24 x 24 inches 1.5 inch deep gallery-wrapped canvas The image started as a winter landscape. I painted the canvas a bright orange all over, then brushed in the sky and a snowy field. Bits of the orange showed […]
One of the questions I’m asked most often is, “Where do you get your ideas?” It’s also a question I typically ask of other artists. I’m curious to know what drives people to create something. Because my art is usually abstract, the source for the idea might not always be obvious. Here are some of […]
The Ohio Collage Society is hosting its 8th annual exhibit, which features about 40 artworks by members of the society. These collage shows are always really interesting shows with a variety of work ranging from realistic to abstract, large and small. Because collages allow for addition of found objects and recycled/repurposed materials, you never quite […]
“Nature and Nostalgia” is an exhibit of my artwork that has been influenced by two of my biggest sources of inspiration: my love of nature and memories of days gone by. It’s an interesting mix of artwork – both paintings and collages – some you’ve seen before and others that are completely new. It runs […]
This year, in addition to exhibits and shows, I will be offering art classes. Some will be held in my studio; others will be elsewhere. Check the schedule here for details. Art Exhibits and Shows February 28 at 7:00 Girls Night Out! at the Solon Center for the Arts February 28 – March 27 Ohio […]
Learn how to make a tiny palette box for your watercolor paints. These boxes easily slip in your purse or tuck in a pocket so that you can paint everywhere and anywhere. Perfect for traveling or sketching on the go. This little bitty palette makes a great gift for the creative person on your list […]