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Michelle Casey, "Forces Compel Me", Collage in progress, July 2011 There’s a popular myth out there that states only some of us have the “natural” ability to be creative. My Aunt always laments that her daughter doesn’t have a “natural” talent for making art like me; this never fails to irk […] Elaine Coombs, "Once in a Song", Acrylic on canvas over panel, 50 x 40 inches, 2011 Hello! It’s been nice to take a break from blogging to concentrate (almost) exclusively on producing works for my upcoming Atrium Gallery show. Some of my friends thought I was away on vacation, but no such luck! […] A Secret, Mixed Media/Collage ATC Folding Book (Cover), May 2011 Last month, Wendy Southin won a chance to trade an Artist Trading Card (ATC) with me and I was elated! Although we’ve been part of the same ATC group for a couple of years now, we’ve never actually traded cards. You see instead […] Princess in the Making, Mixed Media Journal Page, April 29 2011 Well, I was all set to give you my next tip on collaging textures, when my good friend, Elaine Coombs, emailed me to ask what I thought of the Royal Wedding … excited by sharing my thoughts with her, my left brain […]
My Walks, Mixed Media Journal Page, December 11 2009 The last fragment of snow has evaporated from my front garden… spring is finally here! This past week, I’ve been liberated from my subterranean studio and begun to once again enjoy taking my daily walks. For some time now, […] If you’re like me, you probably still haven’t finished your Christmas shopping (Yikes!). Here are some recommendations for the creative soul on your list. Thanks to my friend Olive Jones for referring #s 1, 2 & 9: 1. Jane Davies: Collage Journeys: A Practical Guide to Creating Personal Artwork A thorough book on the subject […]
This journal page "Taboo Subjects in Our Home" (December 8 2009) was inspired by my Mary Shelley collage explorations In October I wrote of how music can be a great tool to inspire your collaging. Similarly, I feel literature can add vibrancy to your collage/mixed media […] My Love for Stories, Journal Page June 15 2010 Depending on the subject matter, the journal pages we create can be made for our eyes only or shared with others. Whether it’s done one-on-one or within a group, this can be a very rewarding experience. Recently, I re-connected with a special librarian […] The Blackbird Knows My Fears, Journal Page October 6 2009 For some time now, I’ve been offering collage/mixed media journaling classes to no avail. For a while, it got me depressed, and then I asked myself: why aren’t people interested in visual journaling? A colleague suggested perhaps journaling seemed self-indulgent. After reviewing books […] |
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