I have a new crush. Oh yes--it's true. I've just watched an amazing video from B'Sue Boutiques that demonstrates how simple it is to emboss metal--something that I have been itching to delve into for both my vintage style jewelry designs and mixed media paintings. The name of my new…(continue reading)
Posted in Studio Bits on April 6th, 2011. 3 comments so far.
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My current painting in progress began with a turquoise and teal abstract flower concept on gallery wrapped linen primed with clear gesso. As I have continued to apply layers of color, however, the paint and its application has begun to react with a power of its own; therefore I am letting…(continue reading)
Posted in Studio Bits. Updated July 29th, 2011. 2 comments so far.
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Every artist has their own unique way of creating that may vary depending upon their particular medium. One of my favorite ways to begin a composition for a mixed media collage painting is to gather my materials--canvas, paints, glue, papers, photographs and images, ribbons, etc.--in one place. …(continue reading)
Posted in Studio Bits on February 4th, 2011.
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My Pink Glam Earrings were featured in an article by Jennifer Garry titled "How to Create Your Own Wedding Inspiration Board." The idea of using a theme and associating colors and textures to design around is applicable beyond weddings and bridal showers. It is an oft used tool by artists…(continue reading)
Posted in Studio Bits. Updated December 5th, 2010.
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I had a lovely surprise upon opening my inbox tonight. My nature painting "Feather, Pod, and Leaf Abstract" was featured in a fellow Etsy artist's blog, tenthings, titled Birds Of A Feather. No reason other than this is an abstract painting she enjoyed so much she decided to give it a home…(continue reading)
Posted in Studio Bits. Updated December 5th, 2010. 1 comment so far.
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