St. Clair Art Association Holiday Market NOV 26 - DEC 20

Time again for holiday gift shopping! And I have a few items that would make some great gifts for friends and family.The gallery is open daily except for Mondays and Wednesdays.

Puffy Heart Ornaments

Puffy Heart Ornaments

These are fun little reminders to take it easy during this stressful time of year. All the hustle and bustle can be a bit exhausting but having one of these hanging on your tree or in your window can help you recenter and carry on! Each heart is made from fabric paper painted with acrylic paint, acrylic ink, collaged tissue paper, rubberstamps, hand sewn with embrodiery thread, embellished with seed beads and a colorful hanging ribbon. They come in two flavors: Breathe and Hope!

 

Gelli Print Collages

Gelli Print Collages

These pre-matted 5x7 collages are made from botanical tissue paper gelli prints on handpainted backgrounds. Each print is unique and one-of-kind. Perfect for the nature lover in your life.

SASSAFRASSEEE Gratitude Journals

SASSAFRASSEEE Gratitude Journals

I also have some new offereing in my gratitude journals. Each handmade journal has seven pocket pages that hold a small folded note card to record a word of gratitude for each day. The pockets can also hold a special memento like a photo of a loved one or a favorite travel memory making this little book a keepsake repository to help focus on what’s really important in life.

2024 Starkweather Holiday Market

The holiday market is now open at the Starkweather Arts Center in Downtown Romeo. I have a few items for sale: Jypsy Journals, Boho Bookmarks, mixed media ornamaents made out of repurposed faux leather clothing, Sassafrasseee Gratitude Journals and gelli print collages matted and ready to frame.

Jypsy Journals

 

Boho Bookmarks

SASS Gratitude Journal #29

SASS Gratitude Journal #23

SASS Gratitude Journal #24

SASS Gratitude Journal #27

 

 

 

Gelli Print Collages_5x7

My artwork is now available at the St. Clair Art Association Gallery

Come in when you get a chance and explore this fabulous gallery. Lots of quality artwork to choose for a gift or for your own enjoyment. I'm honored to be chosen to exhibit my work. I have four artist books, a gratitude journal, photography and collage pieces available for purchase.

On Saturday, May 18th, from 4-7 PM the Gallery will be having a Grand Re-Opening after much anticipated renovations to their art space. St.Clair Art Association is located in St. Clair, MI at 201 N. Riverside Avenue, Suite A6.

Reflections Unacquainted

This artist book explores aspects of memory through symbolic elements. The webbing in the handmade papers represents the synapses of the brain's neurological structure. Word lists can be used as a tool for memory retention and idea generation. Vintage images represent recalled stories and past experiences.

 

For the Fun of It

This piece is a celebration of childhood games. From simply marking an "X" or an "O", rolling a few dice to making strategic moves or combining random letters to create words with the most value, games help us relax while building eye-hand coordination skills and cultivates our competitive natures. By luck or by skill, games help us to entertain ourselves and bring some fun back into life.

 

SASSAFRASSEEE #15 Gratitude Journal
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Each journal is one-of-a-kind with seven pocket pages and a small note card tucked into the pocket to record a word of thankfulness for each day. In addition to the fiber and washi tape embellishments, handmade pages are collaged with a variety of papers. The covers are kept simple with interesting detail on the front and back covers.

 

PODerings

This book is a collection of woodcut prints exploring the diversity of pod shapes. I initially made over 100 prints total and then compiled the best for the book. An actual pod embellishes the fibrous cover. 

 

Mother Earth Whispered

This artist book is an exploration into the connections we all have with nature. Earth, wind, fire, water are basic elements that form our world and our experience in it. Nature supports us by providing oxygen, food and life-sustaining water. It is in our best interest to help preserve the resources so frequently taken for granted.

 

HOPE
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This is an exploration of the mandala form. I was inspired by a quote from Rumer Godden: "There is an Indian proverb that says that everyone is a house with four rooms: a physical, a mental, an emotional and a spiritual. Most of us tend to live in one room most of the time, but unless we go into every room, every day, even if only to keep it aired, we are not a complete person.

 

PELICAN

This photograph was taken in Aruba at the Renaissance Island boat docks.

Michigan Annual LI at the Anton Art Center

So excited to announce that my "Eco Baby" made it into the Anton Art Center's Michigan Annual LI exhibition. A big thank you to juror, Meighen Jackson, for giving him another opportunity to spread his message of environmental responsibility. Opening reception is Saturday, January 27 from 2-4 PM. 

 

GEN 7 Sorrow

 The found poem I placed inside his pod necklace reads:

 

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 ancient rocks

whispering

words of prayer

to awaken the

forgotten hope

that

destiny was

connected

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