I stopped at a convenience store lately and there were several crows hanging out in front, strutting around pecking at the occasional crumbs of food left behind by hurrying customers. I paused to take pictures of them and wondered about … Continued
A 16 x 24 mixed media work with sunflowers, salvia, and asters. The background in made with magazine pages altered with Citra Solv concentrated cleaner. The sunflowers are a combination of collage and paint. I was not very happy with … Continued
This is one of the examples I have been making for an upcoming collage art journal workshop. I love the idea of taking existing images and patterns and putting them together in new ways, adding some paint, and making something … Continued
I love finding something unique to use as a platform for my art. In preparing artwork for the upcoming Ecofest in Wichita, I thought it would be the perfect time to use this old chair back that I had found … Continued
“Creativity is not a talent, it is a way of operating.” John Cleese Did this page in my art journal by penciling in the words, painting the entire page with a watercolor wash, then painting where the words aren’t with … Continued
Last Saturday I held a “Musical Easels” Workshop at Tessera Fine Art Gallery in Wichita. It is great as an introduction to mixed media techniques, but also helps the experienced artist work more intuitively and focus on the process without … Continued
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead Don’t like something going on in the world? Instead of grumbling, see if you can … Continued
I recently taught a “Musical Canvas” introduction to mixed media art workshop. In it, we try out many basic techniques of mixed media, and switch canvases at each one. By the time we were done, everyone had worked at least … Continued
I paint much more often from my imagination than I do from a photo, but a friend recently gave me photos that she had taken of birds in her backyard. I have had the urge to paint birds for a … Continued
Another page from my “says me” observations on life. “Don’t be so hard nosed and thick skinned that your heart can’t make itself known.” Our protective armor can so easily become our prison don’t you think?