Last January, I received a small hand-sized collage book from my friend Gillian Jansen, a painter and mixed media artist. It was a beautiful one whose theme centered on an old Irish New Year’s blessing which Gillian had carefully hand-written across its pages in a glittering black Sakura marker. Its soft blue, rose and […]
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Sarah Bentley, Vision Board, Collage, 16 x 20 inches, April 2011 Would you believe with a little help from her Mom, my friend Maggie Jordan and a psychic, that Sarah Bentley found her way to my workshop?! Well, it’s true… read on for the intriguing way her vision board story unfolds…
Recently, many of you have received my holiday card, “Imagine”. So, I thought it might be nice to give you a little background on the piece. As an artist, the question: “what if” propels my imagination when I’m collaging or making just about any form of art. When I’m getting ready to make a […] Geraldine James’ Creative Walls will definitely have you digging up your old treasures, junk and art work to transform your wall space! Can you believe it, there are only 15 days left until Christmas! If you’re still searching for that special book to give as a gift to another creative soul (or yourself!) […] My youngest guest, Sam, leaving a thoughtful message with the help of his Mom. Like many aspiring artists, for more than a decade, I’ve nurtured the dream of holding a show of my own in a really wonderful exhibition space where I display a body of work I’m immensely proud of, surrounded by […] Charlotte, Vision Board, Collage, 16 x 20 inches, April 2011 It’s time for another student spotlight. This April, I had the pleasure of having Charlotte, a yoga instructor, in my vision board workshop. It was so insightful to hear her thoughts regarding constructing a vision board from both her career and personal perspective. […] It’s time for another instalment of my textures tips. This one’s about building texture with gels and mediums you can find at the art store. Once we get into mixing papers with acrylic-based mediums and other materials, we’re entering the territory of mixed media – one that’s become more exciting by the development of acrylic […] Erika Deruaz, Vision Board, Collage, 16 x 20 inches, June 2010 A petite energetic soul, Erika Deruaz is an accomplished artist who paints and collages among other things. A well-seasoned artist, what impresses me about her is her long-term passion for art and her continued ability to dream. Here are her vision board […] I enjoy making commemorative journal pages about family, friends, real life or fictive characters or even strangers who’ve transformed my life in some way. This week’s sneak preview is about, “Mrs. S”, a journal page from my upcoming Atrium Show. I was all set to make a page about another teacher, when in my […] |
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