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Postcard Project Day 8

Altered postcard, acrylic paint, mesh bag, string. 2018.

Postcard Project Day 2

Postcard Project Day 2. Watercolor, glue, ink pen. 2018

I have a looming art deadline – a show with my dad in August (more on that later). However, before I can make any art, I need to clear a physical and mental space for it. Just coming out of two years of work on my master’s degree has left me with scarcely any freeContinue reading “Postcard Project Day 1”

New Artwork

I finally finished an artwork that I made for a coworker’s nursery. She sent me some color requests – pinks and grays, 2 quotes she liked and a general idea for the artworks. I got to work, slowly, much more slowly than normal. But, hey, it was a busy spring for me. The quotes areContinue reading “New Artwork”

Underground

My newest finished artwork is one I have been working on for a while now, since before Christmas. The texture, colors, and mixed media are all things I’m happy with.I started with a simple canvas and some collage materials. The top of the canvas is magazine pages. I discovered the best all-around craft and artContinue reading “Underground”

Mixed Media Necklace + Holiday Decor

I have been organizing my art room and basement craft stash this winter, in an effort to purge what I don’t need, use what I have, and make room for cold day play with my kids. I discovered some fun unfinished projects in this process. My mom gave me a couple bags of Hand-felted WoolContinue reading “Mixed Media Necklace + Holiday Decor”

Self-portrait Workshop: Weatherspoon Art Museum

Last Saturday I had the pleasure of attending a self-portrait workshop at the Weatherspoon Art Museum located on University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s campus. The workshop was led by Elizabeth Bradford, who did an amazing job facilitating. This image is a sneak preview of the finished self-portrait made from this workshop. It has beenContinue reading “Self-portrait Workshop: Weatherspoon Art Museum”