Noah's Ark

Noah's Ark, collage on Janis Sue Rubenson's old 'The Magic Boat' book cover

I mulled over the arrangement of the animals for some time....to stack or pile was the BIG question. Finally decided that stacking 'em was too Town Musicians of Bremen-ish. I think Janis Sue would approve. The lettering was culled from this Christmas catalog.

New Collage

See Baby, original collage on book cover

Making Beds, original collage on book cover

Right, original collage on book cover

Like A Bridge, original collage on book cover

Do You Love Me?, original collage on book cover

These new collage pieces feature images from a 1940's children's health textbook and an old encyclopedia dating from around the same period. Collocating the saturated color imagery with black and white lithographs, photos and other scraps (including this and this) resulted in a collection with a slightly dark, nostalgic bent.

In other news I'm signing off for a long-ish weekend to visit family. I'll see you in July!

Three Bricolage

 The Hunter, Bricolage no 102, mixed media collage on panel

 The Virgin, Bricolage no 103, mixed media collage on panel

The Garden, Bricolage no 104, mixed media collage on panel

It's been a while since I added to the Bricolage series....so I've created this trio for the 1st week of May.

Mirage

Mirage, original collage on green book cover

“It is not down on any map; true places never are.”

 - Herman Melville, Moby-Dick

High Seas

High Seas, original collage on physiology book cover

A pair of book cover collage pieces with oceanic themes will be posted in the shop this evening. I'll be back in a bit with one more...enjoy!

Breakfast Collage

Breakfast, collage on old book cover



I've created a short time-lapse video so you can see this collage take shape one piece at a time. Picked up one of these so I could mount my phone directly over my workspace. Hoping to make more process videos to share with you in the future. Have a beautiful weekend!

February Art Blocks

February's installment of art blocks will be listed in the shop throughout the day. Here's a preview of most--there are 16 total so a few surprises to watch for. Working with the hand marbled paper was a delight. The colors complimented the old paper snippets in my stash of collage material oh so perfectly.

Magic Show

Magic Show, original collage on Ms. Lazzelle Hamilton's old reader

Looks like a book cover collage is the only piece I managed to complete this week. The new art blocks are coming along nicely and I promise to have them in the shop on Monday. Have a beautiful weekend.

Exit Row

Exit Row, original collage on dog-eared book cover

Monday thoughts...it feels like a Monday...this winter is endless...must drink another cuppa...don't forget the laundry...tomorrow is Tuesday...Friday is Valentines. Exciting thoughts huh?! I'll be back tomorrow with one of several new assemblages that are almost ready to share.

Rock Stars

Rock Stars, original collage on old science book cover

And...the rock stars under construction a couple nights ago.

Movin' & Groovin'

Movin' & Groovin', collage on old yellow book cover

Hello and a happy month of July to you! I don't know about you but I've been really looking forward to this month with its promise of normalcy and the return to daily routines it holds. I've never met anyone who absolutely loves to move and though this was by far the easiest move we've ever made it was by no means "easy" if you know what I mean ;) I'll spare you the details of our DIY moving adventures and just say that I'm happy to be on the flip-side. We're settling nicely into our new abode here in Springfield, Missouri. I'm slowly but surely learning my way 'round the neighborhood to the grocery, post office and home improvement stores. My studio is mostly set up and in working order...the first piece created in the new space was this Movin' & Groovin' collage. Both of the Etsy shops are back open for business so stop by and say "hello" if you happen to be cruisin' on Etsy.

Sushipot Art Blocks

After a long hiatus Sushipot's popular collage art blocks are back. Simply put...I missed making 'em! I can't believe there are over 2,000 of these 'round the world. Enjoy!

The Bathtub

The Bathtub, original collage on book cover

Sometimes our imagination gets the best of us doesn't it? I've got all sorts of fun objects brewing in the studio this week. I'll be back tomorrow with an assemblage that may or may not include a clown (but more than likely will).

Devil's In The Details

Devil's In The Details, original collage on Bobby's old book cover

Just sayin'.

Eye Eye Collage

Eye Eye, original collage on physiology textbook cover

Shells Collage

Shells, original collage on book page

I found this collage tucked under a pile of books last night. Totally forgot about it after I made it a few weeks ago. What a nice surprise to discover work I forgot I ever created!

Moral Hazard

Moral Hazard, original collage on old book cover

Remnant Collage

Remnant, original collage on book cover

Place Setting

Place Setting, collage on old physiology book cover

Sunstroke Collage

Sunstroke, original collage on book cover

I've been scruffling (new word anyone?!) around in piles of paper and old books. Trying my best to whittle down my collection. As a result there is lots of new collage coming down the pipeline this week including some Spring-ish bricolage pieces. I'm so in the mood for Spring...only 16 more days!

And...since I've got cabin fever I'm going to be "spring-cleaning" at Sushipot this week, a continuation of this plan. All of the art blocks will be marked 1/2 off 'till next Sunday, March 10th. Keep checking back as I'll try to round up some of the old stock and put 'em in too.