The Tao of Collage
On Saturday, May 12, which coincidentally was World Collage Day, I offered a three-hour collage workshop at the Harlow.
Tag Archives: collage
Collage and a Sense of Wonder
Light through the Trees, Mixed Media Collage, 2017` My collages often include painted papers, bits of prints, direct stamp printing on the surface, under and over-painting with acrylics, charcoal drawing, and textured or printed papers. How many of these can you see in this collage–Light through the Trees? My work is about […]
Studio News, October 2017
I am honored to announce an award for “Exceptional Composition and Design” from Still Point Gallery. This was given for my “Tree of Life” collages which are being shown in an exhibit entitled “The Art of Structure.” You can see the whole exhibition here https://www.stillpointartgallery.com/uploads/files/current.html
Rocks, Sea, and Sky find a home
When someone purchases a work of art, it can be like falling in love. Earlier this spring I received an email from a man who had purchased “Rocks, Sea, and Sky” where it was on display at a local Brunswick restaurant. He had been dining there with a friend and she couldn’t figure out why […]
What is a collage?
Tree Mosaic, Collage with painted papers over watercolor, 2013 I am an artist who makes collages. How do I define “collage?” I am challenged to think about this definition for at least two reasons. Reason One: There is a wonderfully provocative collage exhibit on display right now at the Olin Arts Center at Bates […]
Limited Edition Digital Prints Available
I had three copies of this piece made yesterday using a high quality digital reproduction process. It was a marvel to work with a skilled photographer and printer, Jim Nickelson of Nickelson Editions in Camden, Maine. I can now offer digital reproduction of selected works based on client request. Reproductions can be sized according to […]
time pieces and creative community
Seth Thomas mantle clock ca. 1910, rear view with works exposedTime Piece, monotype, 15″x 15″, 2011 Time Piece is another of my print explorations from December 2011. It is a monotype print with trace monotype and collage elements integrated into the composition. Today I shared this piece and four others with members of our print […]
Time Piece: a response print
Introduction: I am taking part in a printmaking adventure with at least eleven other artists. The “One of a Kind” monotype group I showed with in September of 2010 joined with some members of the Circling the Square Press community. We all agreed to be paired in random fashion with another printmaker and we drew […]
Works on Paper, November, 2011
Works on Paper 2011 opens on Monday November 7 at the Gallery Hair Studio and Spa at 10 Main Street in Topsham and will remain on display through December 31st. Gallery Hair is located on Main Street diagonally across from the Bowdoin Mill and just over the Frank Wood Memorial Bridge, a short walk from […]
Stolen: One year ago today…
This is the one year anniversary of the discovery that my collage “In the Woods” was missing and presumed stolen from the Topsham Public Library where it was on view to the public. While it was a disturbing experience, ultimately the theft of my collage motivated me to continue working. My new work in monotype […]