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layered collage

Abstract Collage with Layers of Texture

Originally  I created this piece as part of a commission for a friend.  She wanted a colorful triptych collage, but my combination of purple and teal didn't quite work, so we decided to try again with red and black.  I still love this piece,…
commissioned triptych

Commissioned Triptych

 A full commissioned triptych I finally managed to finish...  Yay for late nights and messy fingers!!  So many layers are included in each of these pieces... Tim Holtz tissue wrap and tissue tape, torn book pages, patterned scrapbook paper,…
Spring

"Spring"- Encaustic Collage with Quilling and Rice Paper

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…
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…

"Cascades"- Creating Movement in Acrylic Paintings

This piece was all about color when I began.  I found a turquoise color I absolutely loved, so I decided to build a piece around it.  I seem to find it hard to get away from working with acrylic paint and a lot of water- I just love how different…

Stitched Collage on Canvas

I took a break from rolling all my paper pieces for my quilling pieces and decided to do a stitched collage instead.  Though I still used a lot of paper.  :) I have an old pocket dictionary that I love to use in my collages.  I rip pages…