New Stencils on Board!
Judging by a rise in stencil sales, there are apparently a lot of people making art these days! That is a great thing for people to be doing with their extra time at home because there is nothing like a … Continued
New Stencil Fun
One of my very favorite mixed media tools is the stencil. Originating back in cave dwelling days when the artist’s hand was used as stencils and pigments were blown onto the cave wall around it, stenciling may be one of … Continued
In my art journal lately..
I have been working alot in my art journal lately, preparing for my 4 day art journal workshop in September. Here are a few of the spreads that I have done lately. The one above is from a napkin which … Continued
Negative Spaces
In anticipation of a workshop that I am teaching on negative spaces tomorrow, I have been inspired to do some playing around with the use of negative spaces. I enjoy the somewhat mind bending technique, especially when layering multiple overlapping … Continued
In the Key of Blue
“In the Key of Blue” features two little collage bluebirds on a Citra Solv background made with my brand spanking new stencil design… “run for the hills”. This 11 x 14 inch collage and paint piece will head to … Continued
In the Woods
I am privileged to be involved in an intimate and delightful show in a private home in a secluded, woodsy location. The home has been dubbed Studio in the Woods, and over the years has been home to all kinds … Continued
Simply Trees
“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
Kansas Meadowlark
Continuing with my “Home on the Range” series in which I acknowledge the diversity and beauty of my home state of Kansas, I had to include the state bird. The Meadowlark is such a cheery little bird with its yellow … Continued
Crow in Style
“Crow in Style” has some fun patterns and collage happening in his feathers. He sits on top of a background made with Citra Solv and stencil altered pages. I was pretty happy with the bright colors. I covered them just … Continued
Towee Times Two
This pair of Towee is looking about on the ground under some shrubbery for some tasty tidbits. They are a collage of papers and real feathers along with some acrylic paint. The background is Citra Solv altered paper on a … Continued