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Showing posts with label art. Show all posts
Showing posts with label art. Show all posts
September 15, 2015
June 1, 2015
I Am Grateful
Four months of radio silence is enough for me--it was snowing when I signed off and here we are on the cusp of summer! My on-line life has been relegated primarily to Instagram where I've been sharing bits of process from the studio.
I've had a lovely break though I dare say it is no longer a sabbatical per se but a new direction entirely. Two concrete decisions have been made. First, the doors of Sushipot have closed for good. Second, I miss blogging so here I am!
My first task back in February was to purge my studio of clutter and give the walls a fresh coat of white paint. The physical chore was a cathartic process and it literally gave me a clean slate to forge ahead into new art-making territory.
Lots of ideas and work are coming out of this time of experimentation. Patterns have been formed, textiles cut, ideas perused, stitches stitched, books read, sketches drawn, wax melted, objects gathered, paper torn and the list goes on and on.
I look forward to looking back at these weeks and sharing my new work with you. In the meantime I thank you for the encouragement you've showered on me via comments, messages and emails. The support during my hiatus has been overwhelming and I am grateful.
February 2, 2015
Sabbatical
Dear friends,
A note to let you know that I've decided to give myself a sabbatical. I'm closing my Etsy shop and this blog for an undetermined length of time. I thank you for supporting my work and sharing in this Sushipot adventure. Please do not be alarmed--all is well! I know this appears to be a sudden decision but it is one I have contemplated for a long while. In short, I want to give myself some room to work and grow as an artist. I have many ideas and projects that have been placed on the back burner due to time spent playing the 'Etsy game'. Any future updates will be posted here, though I am leaving my timetable open-ended as my off-line life is calling.
All my best,
Suzanna
January 26, 2015
Doll House no 407
Doll House no 407 (with triplets), mixed media assemblage
I came across another book on midwifery last month dating to the mid 1800's. The engravings were sparse but few it held are treasures indeed. I do believe this is the first doll house in the series to feature triplets. I love how two have hair and the third is bald. Also, the dismembered legs gave me pause so I dutifully bestowed her with a new pair.
January 19, 2015
Pom Pom
Labels:
art,
art doll,
assemblage,
assemblage art,
assemblage art doll,
blue,
clown,
clown art,
pierrot
January 15, 2015
Patchwork Book Quilt
Orange, mixed media collage quilt with old book covers
Old books that find their way into my studio are dissected and skinned. When the box labeled 'book skins' starts to fill up I piece together another patchwork quilt. Some of the skins are more brittle than others so I've found the best method is to glue them together first and then add the stitching. In the image below you can see the pre-gluestick composition of my latest quilt.
Labels:
abstract collage,
antique book,
art,
art quilt,
book quilt,
collage,
ephemera,
mixed media,
mixed media art,
patchwork,
patchwork quilt,
quilt
January 13, 2015
January 9, 2015
Valentine Art Blocks
The Christmas tree was dismantled earlier this week and our winter wear is being put to very good use. It seems like the perfect time to look ahead to sweet thoughts of love and friendship. If I do say so myself....these Valentine art blocks last much longer than a box of chocolates and they won't melt either.
Labels:
art,
art block,
art blocks,
collage,
collage art,
collage block,
sushipot,
valentine,
valentine art,
vintage valentine
January 5, 2015
Jester Assemblage
I had a request for another wall assemblage in this vein so I've created a jester. Figured it would be a fun piece to ring in the new year. He is a very jolly fellow indeed. Next up is a slew of art blocks which may or may not include a nod to St. Valentine.
Labels:
art,
art doll,
assemblage,
assemblage art,
clown,
clown art,
jester,
mixed media,
mixed media art,
rainbow,
sushipot
December 16, 2014
Small World
Small World, mixed media assemblage in wooden box
I've been puzzling out this piece in the studio over the past week. These assemblages are diy puzzles for sure....trying to find the 'right' shape to fill each gap and dabbing paint here 'n there....an attempt to lend the illusion of balance to this small world.
I've been puzzling out this piece in the studio over the past week. These assemblages are diy puzzles for sure....trying to find the 'right' shape to fill each gap and dabbing paint here 'n there....an attempt to lend the illusion of balance to this small world.
Labels:
art,
assemblage,
assemblage art,
house,
puzzle,
salvaged wood,
small world,
vintage toy,
wood,
world
December 11, 2014
Walking On Water
Late night quandary....trying to figure out which legs to use in this collage. The walking ones won.
Labels:
art,
boat,
book art,
book collage,
book cover art,
collage,
collage art,
sushipot,
walking on water
December 1, 2014
December Art Blocks
Labels:
apple,
art,
art block,
art blocks,
christmas,
christmas art,
holiday,
holidays,
santa,
santa claus
November 24, 2014
Topsy Turvy
Topsy Turvy, mixed media assemblage
One more piece to share with you this week.....a topsy turvy clown. He's not sure which way to point.
One more piece to share with you this week.....a topsy turvy clown. He's not sure which way to point.
Labels:
art,
art doll,
art doll assemblage,
assemblage art,
assemblage art doll,
clown,
clown art,
topsy turvy
Queen Bee
I've held onto this petite, freakish doll head for years. The back of the head is marked 1914 and it was quite fragile with a hairline crack. Anyhow, I was able to reinforce the interior with resin to use in this assemblage and she's stronger than ever. Hard to tell from the photos but she has itsy-bitsy teeth in her mouth....kinda vampir-esque if you ask me. Decided not to go that route and gave her a bumblebee with breasts get-up.
Labels:
art,
art doll,
art doll assemblage,
art object,
assemblage,
assemblage art,
assemblage art doll,
bee,
breast,
doll,
queen,
queen bee
November 21, 2014
Winter Collage Blocks
The first snowflakes of the season drifted down earlier this week. Looks like we're in for a long winter. On the to-do list this weekend....shop for snow boots. Gotta keep our tootsies warm! This wintery mix of collage blocks will be posted in the shop today.
Labels:
art,
art block,
art blocks,
collage,
collage block,
collage blocks,
season,
snow,
snowflake,
sushipot,
winter
November 17, 2014
How Are You?
How Are You?, collage on orange book cover
Sometimes I discover nonsensical sense hidden in these old book cover pieces...
bells
broken
silly
Molly
sobbing
My mamma always said that silliness leads to crying.
Sometimes I discover nonsensical sense hidden in these old book cover pieces...
bells
broken
silly
Molly
sobbing
My mamma always said that silliness leads to crying.
November 13, 2014
Home Sweet Home no 3
Another puzzle-like piece with a Home Sweet Home theme. Looking back here are a couple of previous assemblages: Home Sweet Home no 1 and no 2. Some precious little treasures were included in this one.
Labels:
art,
art object,
assemblage,
assemblage art,
home,
home sweet home,
house,
mixed media,
mixed media art,
puzzle,
vintage toys
November 4, 2014
Winter Art Blocks
We had our first freeze a few nights ago here in Springfield, Missouri. Some of the neighborhood trees are already bare and the sound of leaf blowers has become the norm. Looks like winter is right around the corner! A dozen art blocks are ready be stocked in the shop today along with some ornaments.
Labels:
art,
art block,
art blocks,
collage,
collage art,
collage block,
collage blocks,
horse,
season,
snow,
sushipot,
winter
October 28, 2014
Doll House no 404
Doll House no 404, mixed media assemblage
Another week and a new doll house for you....this time with twins! One more doll house will be ready to share later on today.
Another week and a new doll house for you....this time with twins! One more doll house will be ready to share later on today.
Labels:
art,
art doll,
assemblage,
assemblage art,
doll house,
obstetrics,
twins
October 22, 2014
Little Cobbler
Little Cobbler, mixed media assemblage
He kinda reminds me of the children's story about the Elves and the Shoemaker so I dubbed him 'Little Cobbler'.
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