December 2014 collages

Collage on paper, 8.5 x 12, paint, collage, fabric, "Mom in a Soda Shop"

Two 5x7 collages, paper, paint, collage, ink, "Position is Everything in Life" and "Bluebird"



Collage on paper, 7.5 x 9.5, collage, paint, transfer, "After Thanksgiving"

Collage on paper, 8.5x12, collage, photograph, transfer, ink, paint, "What a Rack"

accordion books

I did some more accordion books. I'm working on three more now.

And here are some more

Assemblage

An assemblage I just finished. I need a name for this leggy guy.

Collages for Victoria Falls Art Show, October 11, 2014

Each one is mounted on a wood panel.

 Sleeping Beauty, Collage on wood panel, 6x6", 9/2014

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Is this my Future? Collage on wood panel, 5x7", 9/2014

The Journey, Collage on wood panel, 5x7", 9/2014

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Skeleton, Collage on wood panel, 5x7", 9/2014

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Pink Dog, Painting on wood panel, 5x7", 9/2014

Paintings for Victoria Falls Art Show, October 11, 2014

I did these paintings in Jane Davies's classes, either the one in Vermont in August or the one in Virginia Beach in October. They are mounted on a wood panel.

What Color do you Like? Painting on wood panel, 8x10", 9/2014

 Green and Orange, painting and collage, 6x6", 9/2014

 

 Make Marks, Painting on wood panel, 8x10", 9/2014

 

 Step Through, Painting on wood panel, 8x10", 9/2014

 

 Primary, Painting on wood panel, 8x10, 9/2014

Second Accordion Book

I did another accordion book and almost ruined it because after I had finished it I put the covers on, folded it up, and put a weight on it to let it dry. Unfortunately, the collage pieces weren't completely dry so when I unfolded it after the covers dried some of the collage pieces stuck to each other. I had to make some adjustments and I guess it's OK.

 Side one, collage and paint, all about women, 9/2014

 Close up of side one. Love the look on that girl's face.

 Side two, neutrals as in the one before.

The folded book -  painted deli paper, button, string.

Assemblage in Process

I've been working on this assemblage for a week or so. Here are some pictures of my process. In the first picture the box had a top but I ended up taking it off.

 Other things I tried didn't make me laugh but this did. 

 I took the lid off. This container of brads may make a good head.

Here he is with legs and a body. Now I just need a head and balls for arms. I'm not sure how to adhere those two things but I ordered some Apoxie Sculpt and I think that will help. Rosemary Luckett, my teacher, often uses dowels to adhere pieces, so I might end up doing that.

Accordion book. I want to make several of these.

Accordion Book, side one
9/2014

Accordion Book, side two

Accordion Book, side two

Cover of accordion book

side one

side two

Some photos of my studio at Savage Mill, MD. I love having a studio!

My studio is in this building on the second floor. Savage Mill was a textile mill from 1822 to 1947.

My drafting table which I bought used. It is usually not this neat.

It's a mess, but a creative mess.

A couple of pieces I am working on.

View from the door.

Jointed doll I made. When I had an orthopedic boot on my foot, I put a boot on her.

Box of Mediums, Glazes, etc.

Raskog cart with paint in it.

Collage papers on my table.

What I like best about my studio: Big deep windows, ancient wood floors, having my stuff in one place, having room to do art.  

Collages from 2013

Personal collages from last year. These are in my journal.