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.