Speech Bubbles ink splashes

Speech Bubbles- mixed media quilling art

Man, this piece was so much fun!  I hope you guys don't mind the overload of pictures, because I love every angle of each canvas.  I've also added the video I made of the whole process.  Watching how the ink feathers and spreads when it's…
ink painting with modeling paste and calligraphy

Crystallography- mixed media ink painting with simple calligraphy

Each piece in my Recorded Histories series uses text combined with other elements to symbolize ways in which we learn and come to understand truth. Each ink painting is composed of black and white and one accent color.  So far I've done…
purple mixed media art with quilling pieces

"Shrouded Trials"- abstract calligraphy art

This new series of abstract calligraphy art that I've been working on has been so fun.  I love the focus and the inspiration it's brought so far, and I'm excited to see where else it goes... This piece I based on the idea of a mountain.  Since…
quilled abstract art ink stains

Chronologically

I look at a lot of art every day.  It helps inspire me to see how other artists create and the vast variety of work that is out there.  However, it can be difficult not to compare my work with theirs.  I struggle sometimes in finding the…
quilling mini canvas butterfly closeup

Custom Quilling Mini Canvases

It's been a long time since I've worked on any of my quilling mini canvases.  I will confess- one downfall of being interested in so many types of art and constantly trying new things does mean that there is less time for my more signature…
mixed media abstract art

Scars

Black and White!  Such a classic combo, especially coupled with some hastily scribbled text and a little bit of Tim Holtz' patterned tissue paper.  I love how so many different elements can be combined to create simple, but striking effects. I…