Old Blue
I have wanted to include a rusty old pick up truck in my art for a long time. While at the Red Barn Studio working on Kansas themed work, I finally got a good start on one, finishing it up … Continued
“Can’t See the Forest for the Trees” refers to the hidden little critters and plant life that can be found on this forest floor, but you have to take a second look to see it! This is a 20 x … Continued
In the second session of the Citra Solv workshop, we will use the papers produced and techniques learned to create a mixed media masterpiece! I will share how I make a Citra Solv background and then we will use Citra Solv … Continued
Citra Solv part 1 workshop will cover the techniques for altering National Geographic magazine pages with Citra Solv concentrated cleaner to make beautiful altered papers that can be used as collage papers in artwork. We will also learn how to … Continued
In this piece I combined a Citra Solv grungy sort of background with collage with my new to me drippy flower technique. The vase is some rice paper from my stash that I “painted” with some hot wax, then washed … Continued
I am so excited to be artist in residence at the Red Barn Studio in Lindsborg for a couple of weeks. The grand finale of my time here will be a two session Citra Solv workshop on Saturday, August 26. … Continued
“SimplyTrees” is a 12 x12 Citra Solv mixed media piece for which I created my own stencil design to use in creating. Hanging out in the trees was my favorite place to be as a child. I still have a … Continued
Chickens in general seem easily alarmed to me. A step their direction can send them into a panic! I can imagine this fellow trying to shoo all of his hens away from danger! “Sound the Alarm” is done on an … Continued
Another rooster has joined the ranks. I love the colors in this one, and the details added with both stitching and paint on his showy feathers. All done on an 18 x 24 inch stretched canvas with a Citra solv … Continued
I finally finished another rooster with a collage of papers and batik fabrics on a Citra Solv background. Papers include a vintage newspaper, rusted papers and Citra Solv altered papers. I also put some at home on the farm … Continued