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 […]
Now, here are Frost Birds as I’d envisioned them in my photo session during the Polar Vortex. The abstract background colors, tiny bits of white in motion. Simple but very satisfying. 12 x 12 inches acrylic paint and paper, on paper, attached to canvas
Another painting inspired by the Polar Vortex of 2014. (I can’t help it. I love the name!) Again, trees backlit by the sun. The scene was inspired by photos I took from my dining room windows on January 7, 2014. 12 x 12 inches acrylic paint on paper, attached to canvas
The Polar Vortex in early January 2014 provided plenty of inspiration for a series of paintings. During the inclement weather, I took photos of the frost coating my dining room windows. Though I’d planned to use the frost as inspiration, the landscape itself became the source for this painting. It’s very dark, as the trees […]