I’ve been focused on a lot of things lately- looking for houses, visits with family and trips out of town, etc. There’s a lot going on, and it’s funny how those things can inspire in random and unexpected ways. For example, I’ve been scouring pinterest, looking for nautical color schemes and decor I can use […]
I thought of a new idea a few days ago, and of course started experimenting with some mini canvases to see how I could get it to work. I have some sheets of clear acetate that have various images printed on them, and my idea was to use a small square piece and adhere it, […]
I’ll be working on a very large triptych piece for the next few months. I have the basic ideas in mind, and one of the main concepts it will involve is layers- large amounts of my paper pieces beneath and surrounded by other elements, like fabric or paper. As I’m working on rolling all my […]
Usually when I work on a collage, I spend most of my time agonizing over the elements I need- would this paper work? How big should it be? Does this cover too much? Do I want to leave some negative space? Should I add any embellishments? And the list of questions goes on…. sometimes it […]
I don’t know why, but the more I work with watch gears, compasses, and maps, the more I fall in love with all things steampunk. There’s just something about the mix of vintage victorian and industrial that fascinates me, and of course the perfect way to keep being inspired and try new ways of incorporating […]
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 texture to build up the surface of the […]