Tomorrow we celebrate the 158th anniversary of the statehood of Kansas. Strange to think that the state was only 37 years old when my grandmother was born in 1898! Kansas is often underappreciated because…. well I am not sure why! … Continued
Learn the basics of using natural dyes on papers and fabrics. We will also make dye bundles to take home and use. Lots of information in the handout for this class! Afternoon class follows up with a “Little Book … Continued
Learn how to create a piece of mixed media art by painting the negative spaces. This is a technique that I use in some degree in much of my artwork. You will finish an 11 x 14 inch piece of … Continued
After this first little 6 x 12 inch grid style abstract of the Wichita Skyline, I have been hooked on making more in the spirit of Wichita. One of the things I loved about this first piece was the colors, … Continued
Rainy Day Bouquet is one of my finger painted drippy and splattered floral bouquets. I love making these, they are so relaxing and fun… and a good way to get me working a little looser. There is something about the … Continued
I am having alot of fun with this new to me style. I took an abstract class from Brian Hinkle over a year ago and it got some ideas stirring around in my head. I am just now getting around … Continued
Coming up this Saturday, from 9am to noon at Tessera Fine Art Gallery will be a Fabric in the Mix workshop. Fabric is a great addition to your mixed media artwork, but does require some special considerations! Learn how to … Continued
I have been trying out some pouring techniques and used this one as a stormy Kansas sky background for the Wichita skyline. I love the tumultous look of it as it never seems we just have a rain… we have … Continued
I am so excited for my largest solo show yet! I have been working hard to finished the 65 or so pieces that I will be showing at Larksfield Place in August and September. I will have many new pieces … Continued
Have you ever been shopping for mediums and felt overwhelmed by the choices? Which ones do you really need? Which do you use when? When I started mixed media art making, I found all the possibilities baffling! So I have … Continued