As I worked on the All Buttoned Up series, I got to thinking about thread. The thread in that series had to be hidden, so I wanted to do a series that focused on thread. As with that series, these are small postcard sized collages. Behind each collage is a piece of a wallpaper sample […]
When summer rolls around, I look forward to the local farmer’s market on Saturday mornings. Fresh produce, connecting with the people who grow it, and trying something new. It’s such a treat, both the products that are available and the experience of mindfully making selections. So different than racing through the aisles at the supermarket. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
I’m very pleased that my collage, “In The Garden“, has been published in this year’s calendar called “52 Weeks, 52 Works”! The full-color desk calendar is published by Academy Graphic Communication and features artwork by Northeast Ohio artists. Each week has an artwork on one page then the days of the week on the opposite page […]
In The Garden is a combination of painting and collage. Sunny and warm, I made it during the summer of 2014 when gardens were awash with flowers of all colors. As with so many of my artworks, this one started one way, then took a left turn in the middle. It began as an abstract […]
Opening Saturday, January 24th, is the annual exhibit by members of the Ohio Collage Society. The exhibit runs January 24 – March 15 at the Massillon Museum. My two collages, “New Orleans” (right) and “Beyond” (below), are included in this show. The work on display is intriguing and the museum is gorgeous. This is a […]
I was pleased to hear that my collage, “Love’s Locked But Not Lost (Zurich)”, has been accepted into an exhibit at Valley Art Center. The show titled “It’s Secondary” continues the art center’s shows with color themes. This show celebrates secondary colors: orange, green, purple. Opening Reception: Friday, January 16th, 2015, 6 – 8 pm The […]
I’m pleased to announce that my collage, “Tredecim”, has been accepted into the “Black and White” exhibit! The exhibit runs November 29 – December 31 at the BOX Gallery at Summit ArtSpace in Akron. Opening reception is Saturday, November 29, 5-9pm. The reception coincides with the book launch party for “Present Tense“, which includes my […]