For inspiration for this collage, I turned to the Nebra Sky Disk, perhaps the oldest known depiction of the night sky. It was used to mark the solstices and help the people of the time understand the world around them. The disk includes the constellation Pleiades – the Seven Sisters – which made me think […]
Running August 11 – September 21, “Joy In The Moment” is an exhibit of my artwork at Christ Community Chapel in Hudson, Ohio. An actual, in-person, meet-the-artist reception will be held on Thursday, August 20, from 7:00-8:30 pm. Refreshments will be served outside. Guests in the gallery will be limited to 10, and masks are […]
A question I’m often asked is, “When did you become an artist?”, or the variation, “When did you start making art?” The answer to both is that I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t drawing or painting or making something. My earliest memories are of holding a pencil and scratching at a piece of […]
Hands mean so much to us. They can mean start or stop, come or stay away, hello or goodbye, give or receive, and so much more. What do they mean to you? Hands are so expressive, as expressive as our faces, and such interesting shapes. I love that these two are blooming, and seem to […]
Collage Techniques is a class I teach frequently, both at my studio and at other venues. Beginning students as well as experienced artists enjoy this collage sampler. Even if you have made collages before, it’s a fun way to try new textures, media, and materials. Learn to play with these media and express yourself in your own […]
Wow, it’s done! This last set of collages was the most difficult yet. I fell behind again, but managed again to catch up. I almost quit around the mid-80s but figured if I was that close, I HAD to keep going. Does it feel good? Yes, definitely. I am happy that I did the 100 […]
ALMOST finished! Just another couple weeks left! I have found it challenging to keep up with this set of days. I have had a couple of shows, including Boston Mills Artfest, and other events that have taken up time and I fell behind a couple of times. Despite that, I kept up and caught up! […]
The 100 Day Project continues, and we’re on the downward slide. This set of days have been more challenging than the first 40, mostly in finding time to complete each day’s work. I had several events during this time period, and was preparing for my exhibit at the Cleveland Botanical Garden, so I actually fell […]
The Sentinels are a group of six very tall pine trees that stand along the edge of my backyard. They are the first things I see when I look out the window in the morning and the last ones I see at night. Knowing they are there gives me a sense of safety and security. […]
The 100 Day Project continues! For 100 days, I am doing a small collage, 8.5 x 5.5 inches, in a wire-bound sketchbook. Why? Because: I want to. It takes discipline and follow-through, which are habits I want to foster. I love working in a series – doing lots of things on a theme. I feel […]