All Buttoned Up is a series of small abstract collages that include altered magazine pages, buttons, and thread. Some remind me of desert landscapes, others make me think of weathered walls and windows. And somehow #9 ended up completely different! But that’s ok. Buttons have been on my mind lately. I wanted to use some […]
This post is an observation – not directly art related – but indulge me if you will. This year has given me plenty of opportunities to sit in hospital rooms, keeping company of those who are in need of medical care. Two thoughts: 1. Hospitals are awful places. Even the best hospitals are loud, noisy, impersonal, […]
In honor of July’s blue moon, here is my version! I began with an idea based it on a tiny painting (ACEO* sized) that I did many, many years ago. The ACEO was an acrylic painting; this recent version is a collage. The original is pictured below; the larger version is to the right. I […]
I love looking at those really cool sketchbooks that some artists do. The ones with the ink drawings and bright splashes of watercolor. Usually, they’re scenes of exotic markets full of color, or dramatic cliffs along a coastline. Every time I see one of them, I think: “I need to draw more.” Yes, even as an abstract […]
Beginning July 23rd, I am offering a class in creative painting and collage. This is a 6-week session that will explore a different collage or painting technique each week. We’ll pull out all the stops and have plenty of fun! If you are new to mixed media art, this is a good way for you […]
Our Art Hop on July 10th is bound to be a blast! Our theme is “living art”, which means that many of our locations will be imitating famous artworks using real people. Dana and I have made a very large copy of Kandinsky’s Color Study and will turn it into an interactive event. How, you […]
Ah, art fairs! Aren’t they fun? Wandering among the booths, browsing wares from familiar artists and new makers, picking up something cool for yourself or a gift. Yes, and from my perspective as an exhibitor, they are fun to do. I love talking to people about my work, hearing what they enjoy, seeing what they’ve […]
Join me at the Shaker Heights Arts & Music Festival on Saturday and Sunday, June 27-28th! It’s on the grounds of the Shaker Hts Middle School this year with parking right on the school grounds. Should be a lot of fun. I will be in booth 111 and Dana will be in booth 110. Hope […]
The 25th Annual Juried Show hosted by the Artists of Rubber City opens Friday, May 15 with a reception and awards presentation from 5 pm – 8 pm. The show continues through June 28. On display are 49 works from 29 artists. My collage, “Time to Think”, is included in this show. The BOX gallery 3rd […]
The Cuyahoga Valley Art Center is hosting its 31st annual Regional Art Show, opening Saturday, May 9 and continuing through June 2. It’s a large and varied show, with representational and abstract art by artists from all around the area. Patrick Melnick, Director of Art Studies at Virginia Marti College of Art an Design, kindly […]