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Collages Gallery

Early Spring, a collage

So I realize we’re a bit past spring at this point, but that’s ok. “Early Spring” is a collage I did…in early spring…but just realized that I hadn’t posted it. This collage was also early in a new style that has been evolving over the past few months. The first layer is old dictionary pages […]

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Events

National Collage Society 17th Annual Postcard Show

The National Collage Society’s annual Postcard Show is being held online this year to give everyone the opportunity to view the exhibit. The artwork is all collage (containing elements that are glued on) and all postcard-sized: 4×6 inches. Exhibit Dates: June 2 – December 31, 2014 You can view the show at this link: http://www.nationalcollage.com/2014postcardshow/show.html […]

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Abstract Paintings Gallery

Sunset

“Sunset” is a large, cheerful, brightly colored abstract painting. It reminds me of a sunset, but others have had different interpretations. I always enjoy hearing what others think of my paintings. Title: Sunset Media: Acrylic paint and ink Size: 24 x 24 inches, on 1-1/2-inch deep gallery-wrapped canvas

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Abstract Paintings Gallery

Summer Fun

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 […]

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BAYarts Art & Music Festival, June 14

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 […]

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Colors and Cocktails

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 […]

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Events Portals Series

An Exploration of Portals, April 1-May 28, 2014

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 […]

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Collages Gallery

Ghost Ranch, a collage

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 […]

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Ideas and Inspirations: Nature

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 […]

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Ohio Collage Society, Member Show, March 2014

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 […]