Questons and Answers

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Just finished and hot out of the studio! People always ask me...... which of my assemblage sculptures is my favorite? I can honestly say..... which ever one I'm currently working on. I had so much fun with this one, I love the colors and the shapes just fit perfectly together to unify the parts into a cohesive statement. When asked which is my favorite, this one seems to say "pick me, pick me!!!

Title: Questions and Answers

Dimensions: 24"h x 18"w x 8"d

Some stories or ideas begin with a question? The question or statement is made and then the story unfolds as conversation begins, other questions are added and discussion wanders up and down over hills and valleys ending as a mystery or not at all.

The query posed from this sculpture is.....How can we expect to get answers if we are not willing to ask the questions?

Silver Lining

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Just in time for the winds and rains of a changing season... Title: Silver Lining

Calamity has been a constant companion to the human condition since the genesis of mankind. Our desire to make sense of our experiences leaves an opening for the idea of a “Silver Lining” in the face of hardship and even death. Throughout the ages we have survived by our optimistic search for the sliver of hope, wherever hidden, and no matter how illusive.

Art Inspires...

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Sometimes selling one of my large assemblage sculptures  is bittersweet. I'm so pleased when someone loves the work as much as I do, but sometimes I get that twinge of regret letting it go and knowing I'll never see it again. On occasion the fit is so perfect with the buyer that it is just as sweet as it can get. This is the case with the sale of "Lost Treasure". This piece was sold last month to a board member of UNICEF. It will be shown to inspire contributors to support the extremely important work of protecting and securing the future of children all around the world.

This is my dream.... to use my art to inspire goodness, beauty and conversation in a world that is thirsty for peace and understanding.  Au revoir.... to "Lost Treasure" with a kiss and a blessing.

Yea! New Classes!!

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Where has the time gone!! Oh yeah..... I have been busy busy working on some new fun classes for CraftArtEdu. The first class is titled" Sand Paper Poly Peel Photo Frames" These funky frames are soooo much fun to make, especially because of this new technique" Sand Paper Poly Peel" which is one of my favs!!!

The second class(coming soon) is titled " Lady Luck Pendants" as Bonnie Raitt says "I'll be your talisman, I'll be your lucky star, put it in your pocket, put it in your heart". I say..... wear it around your neck or give it to someone who will cherish it coming from you.

Check out these new classes and my previous classes at CraftArtEdu.com

Sand Paper Poly Peel Photo Frames

Lady Luck Pendants

Shazaam!

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Wow! Thanks to Polymer Arts magazine for featuring my assemblage mixed media sculpture piece "The Eyes Have It" on the cover of the summer issue. Thank  you so much!

Make sure you get your copy of this very informative and beautiful resource for professional and aspiring polymer artists. This issue will be available  May 18th 2012.

Updates....

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Just a couple of updates.... "Enlightenment"

This piece has been juried into the Springville Art Museum for this years "Spring Salon" running from April 20-July 1st. If you have a chance, stop by to see this incredible show,it is such an honor to have been accepted.

I will be teaching at Maureen Carlsons beautiful retreat May 4-6 2012 Can't wait  see you all!!! We will be working on our "Personal Portraits" using the "Faux Batik' technique. Sooooo much fun!!

Nostalgia

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I just finished this mixed media piece.....I think I'll go call my mom... Title: Nostalgia

For some of us, the idea of returning to our past, especially our childhood has a certain push and pull that leaves us wanting. Feelings of belonging and security are comforting but give way to the reality of the present. Memories of happenings good or bad are dusted ever so carefully with a touch of fantasy, and remembrance mixed with nostalgia makes us long for that perception of what once was.

The Guardian

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I've just finished the project that I've been working on while taking Michael deMeng's texture  class. What a fun adventure it's been. Title: The Guardian

We all need someone to lean on... someone we can depend on to look out for us, to give us strength and encouragement. A friend,  parent, neighbor, spouse, someone that "has our back" as they say or would "go to bat" for us. Wealth can be described in many ways, but there is no price tag for loyalty and devotion. This fierce guardian is ready to give her all to protect and defend. I'm glad she is on my side.

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Now a word from our sponsor.... New class at Craft Edu. opens Nov. 16, 2011 (just Google Craft Edu.com and go to classes)

Nov. 16-17 the class will be 35.00 after that it will still be available for 45.00

This project is uniquely suited to the full range of your imagination. Choose shapes, colors, and embellishments that reflect your own style and level of expertise. Poly Fiber Masking is a beautiful and unique background for projects large and small. The goal is a hard, secure, binding , polymer friendly background for your work that will not crack, peel, chip or shrink.

This Poly Fiber Masking technique was used as the background for all of the pieces for "Holding It Together". ( This is the title of the piece that I am working on.....