I am pleased that 2 of my newest collages are included in the Ohio Collage Society’s 12th Annual Exhibit! My 2 pieces are Elemental 2 and Elemental 6, pictured below. This is always a good show, full of artwork rich in stories, associations, and textures. I’m excited to go see it on Thursday. Come join […]
The first ever World Collage Day will be held Saturday, May 12, 2018. You know that’s right up my alley! Our studio will have artists doing collage demos and a make-and-take project for visitors. The Learned Owl Book Store will host Gretchen Bierbaum signing copies of her book, Collage in All Dimensions. Gretchen, as you […]
The 100 Day Project is a challenge to do something – anything – every day for 100 days and document it. Your individual project can be artistic (draw, paint, sketch, sew, photo) or it can be personal (walk, run, meditate). Anything qualifies, as long as it’s repeatable. For many people, documenting it means posting online, especially […]
To begin the year on a festive note, please join me for a celebration of the arts at The Bath Church UCC. I’ve heard such wonderful things about this show – how well organized it is, what nice art it attracts, the lovely reception on the opening day and concert at the closing – but […]
Love’s Locked But Not Lost is inspired by one of those many bridges where people write their names on padlocks, lock them to the bridge, and throw the key in the river. A sweet, romantic, charming gesture, for sure. Not always good for the bridge, but lovely for the young couples’ hearts. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_lock I was intrigued […]
Finding Balance is a study in contrasts between hidden and revealed, light and shadow, old and new. This piece feels simple and balanced, but it is full of subtle contrasts. The colors run from dawn to dusk, words from A to Z. The utilitarian dictionary pages are edged in extravagant gold leaf. Some parts are […]
Ok, even artists like to have some fun once in a while! This piece does actually have a completed collage inside. What is it? Not telling! I wanted to convey the sense of anticipation and excitement of finding an unwrapped package. What’s inside? Who is it from? Is it for me? You’ll notice bits of […]
The inspiration for these pieces came from the envelopes themselves. I have saved greeting cards – and the envelopes – for years. Envelopes make me think of traveling – after all, they have traveled a long way to reach our mailboxes. I envisioned sewing the envelopes together to form the basis of a large piece, […]
Time of Waiting 2 was actually created before the larger version and was the inspiration for it. This smaller version really has the feel of expectation while waiting for the contents to be revealed. The interior is glowing with such energy, just ready to burst through. And so much luscious texture! Each layer is stitched […]
