Tag Archives: original artwork

Iowa State Fair Embroidery

I entered a couple of artworks in the Iowa State Fair this past summer in the fiber arts category. I didn’t have high hopes of even having work accepted, as there are many people who enter each year. I was pleasantly surprised when two artworks were accepted. My Specimen artwork got a third place! I’mContinue reading “Iowa State Fair Embroidery”

Winter Window Cat

Collage/mixed media is my favorite media. Cats in windows and winter are some favorite subject matter. I combined these favorites with a new (to me) technique to make this small and cozy artwork of a cat napping in a house plant. I wanted a window that had a glass-like texture. I have used gloss gel mediumContinue reading “Winter Window Cat”

Assemblage Box & Collage Card

This past fall, I created an assemblage box with natural items from beaches and fields and river beds. I started by taking apart an old cigar box and painting the lid black with acrylic paint. Next, I collaged a section of torn paper from an old book explaining how to play bridge. I wanted thisContinue reading “Assemblage Box & Collage Card”

Bluebird Lino Cut Cards

I haven’t posted much here lately, as I have not been creating very much. I made these up for greeting cards/gifts for neighbors and friends. Bluebirds have always had a special place in my heart. Our little hilltop has always been a prolific bluebird area and it quickly became the namesake of our hilltop –Continue reading “Bluebird Lino Cut Cards”

Waffle Series Pronto Prints

This is another pronto plate series I printed during my spring printing class at the Des Moines Art Center. The inspiration comes from my family’s love of eating waffles and our recent addition of a flock of ten hens for egg-laying purposes. I started with a printing the waffles. Pronto plate is a modern takeContinue reading “Waffle Series Pronto Prints”