Adding Stitches
Adding stitches to artwork is a fun and easy way to add rich texture and interesting depth to a piece of art. It is what makes the audience take a closer look, and that means they are engaging with the … Continued
Paper Mosaic Workshop
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Paper mosaics achieve the same look of traditional mosaics, but with the use of paper bits or shapes. In this worksjhop, participants will use an array of papers to create their own original ready-to-frame artwork. A variety of techniques and … Continued
Upcoming Workshops
There are some fun workshops coming up in June! They are all workshops I have done before, but with some fun new twists that I am excited about! First up… Mastering the Mediums. Anyone interested in mixed media is going … Continued
Stamp Carving
I have accumulated a number of simple little hand carved stamps over the years that I use in my mixed media art and journals, but would also be great for scrap booking, card making, and a number of other craft … Continued
Once Upon a Piece of Paper
I was so excited about Andrea D’Aquino‘s new book on collage making that I ordered it two months before it was released… something I rarely do. But I had previously acquired her illustrations in Alice in Wonderland (read my … Continued
October Workshops
There are so many fun workshops coming up at Tessera Fine Art Gallery in October! Starts off TODAY with a Day of the Dead themed artist trading card workshop. It will kind of be the debut for my newest stencil … Continued
Paint organization
I know that many, many artist’s have Ikea’s Raskog cart as part of their studio essentials. I use mine to store my paint so that I can wheel it to wherever I am working. This week, during a much needed … Continued
New Stencil – Circus !
I have been having fun designing stencils the last couple of months, and just added a new one to my line up. “Circus” makes a lovely background pattern on this journal page, with the help of some acrylic paint mixed … Continued
“Focus on the Negative” Reverse Painting Workshop
Last week, I was privileged to teach a workshop on reverse painting… I called it “Focus on the Negatives” which is totally opposite of my general philosophy on life! But in this case, by letting our beautiful backgrounds be the … Continued
Stencil Cutting
I use a lot of stencils in my artwork, so I have been wanting to make some new ones with designs specifically suited to my needs. On recent car trips I spent some time sketching ideas. Once back home, I … Continued