A dog in a bow tie, in swimming pool? That’s where this collage began. I photographed this collage as I finished it, early this morning (low light). The deep teal colors in the photo aren’t as vivid in the real piece. Mostly, I absolutely LOVE how my collages are moving in a “fine art” direction,…
Year: 2020
Peace of Mind – Torn-Paper Collage
What does this torn-paper collage mean…? I have no idea. My creative process is intuitive. (And yes, this photo is blurry. I took the picture, hand-held and in low-light conditions. For now, it’s “good enough,” at least until I decide whether to do more with this piece. Then I’ll scan or re-photograph it.) Here’s how…
Play… with Elegance – Torn-Paper Collage
This collage started with a puppy’s cute face. Then, because my humor is quirky, I realized the puppy’s face would fit perfectly on an Hermes ad from a British fashion magazine. With a few added details, this torn-paper collage – the only one I created this past weekend – seemed complete. Sometimes, the simplest collages…
Winning Vision – Collage
This morning’s collage is a deliberate enigma. Also, I’ve decided that – after yesterday’s efforts – it may be best to leave the meaning of the collage to the observer. After all, that was my initial plan for this series. So, is he thinking of her (and perhaps the rustle of her blue dress), or…
Torn-Paper Collage – Authenticity in a Time of Challenge
Today’s collage is – like yesterday’s – not quite finished. But, for now, it’s going to sit. I want to look at it for a while, and see what else it says to me. See if anything is missing or needs… something. That’s a challenge for me, because this isn’t my usual design style. November…
Teal Magic Art Doll – From a 2000 Art Swap
In 2000, I met other dollmakers online, and participated in art doll swaps. What is an art swap? A “art swap” is when artists make several pieces of art – usually identical or nearly alike, though each design is unique, and individually crafted with love. Then, each artist sends the required number of items (the…
Dreams / True Story Collage
What kinds of stories can art tell? And can you be part of that process? I believe most artists want their work to be interactive… emotionally, anyway. My collages used to be about me. The art was mine. The stories were mine, too. Now, with this new collage – the first in about a decade…
Art Journaling Ideas – Complex and Detailed (Video)
Looking for some fresh ideas to add depth to your art journaling projects? This video – by another artist, not me – will inspire you. It includes lots… and lots… and LOTS of art journaling ideas! Color. Texture. Paper, tapes, ribbons, and more. Wheeee! Yes, this kind of mixed-media art can seem overwhelming to a…
Word Art, Fonts, and Resources
Words + art = Word art. I love it! Next to my bed, I keep a three-ring binder for articles that inspire me, plus notes and ideas I jot on paper, and so on. The cover of that notebook features word art, “Create the Life You Can’t Wait to Wake Up To.” My illustration (above)…
2020 – The Year We Decided: The Future is Art!
During 2020, many of us have had time to pause, reflect on what we’re doing (and not doing), and make different choices. Like me, you may find your deepest self-expression in art, whether or not you’re ready to describe yourself as an “artist.” Suddenly, creativity is emerging from our hearts and our souls. That artistic…