Category: Creative Process
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Learning new ways
Part of this summer I have spent learning some new ways to make art. Recent viewing of DVD workshops by Anne Bagby and Carla O’Connor led to some of my […]
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Artists in Action
This is where I will be on my birthday this year, to demonstrate some of the things I do for my artwork. I’ll be making custom stencils and hand cutting […]
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Art Talk at Artist’s Connect: She’s Got Plans
“She’s Got Plans” Concept I have a background in theater costume design, so my paintings often have stories behind them, like a scene from a play. I’ve thought a lot […]
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The Wedding Season
This is the wedding season. Katherine and Evan’s wedding is September 30, 2011, long awaited, and anticipated. I am making the dress. This section of my blog will be used […]
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Altered Ancestors
We begin with fine photographic portraiture, the late 19th century cabinet card, a visual record of the stiff Victorian era. Oh these people! How can I get inside and find […]
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The Column Before the Storm
“The Column Before the Storm”, collage and acrylic painting on gallery wrap canvas, 15″ x 30″ x 1″, 2012 Juxtaposing architecture and costume, this piece explores the feminine nature of […]
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Brilliant Affirmations
I’ve been working on affirmations lately with Alyson Stanfield, at artbizcoach.I’ve worked with Alyson before, taken classes and gotten LOTS of good information. I really appreciate her support and the […]
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Chiaroscuro
Chiaroscuro, an Italian word which means light-dark, is used to describe shading in painting to reveal or conceal form. I love to take apart words, Chiaro, or clear or light. Reminds me in […]
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Crossing the Bridge from “Art” to “Product”
I remember when I first began to consider selling my art. There were a few factors that led to this decision. I wanted to be recognized for the work that […]
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Details: Let’s Play What If….
What if shoes were soled with fur? Then you would walk softly… What if collars were lined in maps? Then the world might know your pulse. What if corset stays […]