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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…
microbeads on chipboard

"Hope" mixed media canvas

    I'm pretty excited about my latest piece... I feel that it is tangible proof that I am developing as an artist and designer- I could never have made something like this a year ago. All the best mixed media work that…
mixed media painting with acrylic background- in progress shot

Acrylic Backgrounds Article

I wanted to share with you all a recent article I wrote for mixedmediaart.net.  I write monthly articles for this online magazine sharing techniques, ideas, reviews, etc., and they are a great resource for every artist. In the past month…
mixed media abstract canvas triptych with quilling strips

Emerald Moments quilling triptych

Once again with the Emerald Green.  I can't help it!  It's such a pretty color, and is helping me be patient and wait for the trees in our neighborhood to finally blossom. What do you think of my quilling triptych?  I really like using…
Mixed Media abstract art with quilling strips

Pacific Reef- mixed media art

I've been a little obsessed with Emerald Green lately.  I think it's the coming onset of Spring- it can't come soon enough for me!  The trees in North Carolina are about to burst into life- I'm waiting with bated breath and working with…
organic growth- a new point of view

"Organic Growth"- A New Point of View

I've been reflecting on my use of point of view in my artwork lately- many, if not most of my pieces really take shape outward from the surface of the canvas, utilizing the 3D nature of the elements that I use.  Even when I use paper and…