Before I get into why I made this piece I will give my definition of a McMansion. A McMansion is an excessively large home on a lot that is way too small and contains an over abundance of architectural features that often compete with one another. I do not know anyone who lives in thisContinue reading “New Work: Suburban Sprawl (the McMansions)”
Author Archives: Diane
American Beech Tree: Romance Recorded
As much as it pains me to see a tree defaced in anyway, I could hardly argue with the sentiments left in this message! The very smooth bark of the American Beech Tree (Fagus grandifolia) lends itself to whims of any passerby with a knife and a need to proclaim their love for someone else,Continue reading “American Beech Tree: Romance Recorded”
Cookie Cutter House Project Summary
I began the Cookie Cutter House Project early in 2018. Though I have long been obsessed with the image of houses and buildings in my work, the act of relocating added another aspect to my thoughts on the topic of housing and community. I started to make paintings and artist books on the topic. IContinue reading “Cookie Cutter House Project Summary”
Minimalism is Also a State of Mind
There seems to be endless information around telling people how to live a minimalist life by getting rid of things they don’t need. But here is the thing, minimalism, true minimalism, is not only about “things” but a state of mind. Below are some examples of what I am talking about. Over the past year,Continue reading “Minimalism is Also a State of Mind”
Expanding on the Theme of Over Development
Awhile back I posted digital images I worked over along with some thoughts on over development. Since then, I have decided to expand on the theme and construct an actual physical piece. The Fallen pays tribute to all creatures that are victims of over development but I continued to use the image of theContinue reading “Expanding on the Theme of Over Development”
Should Art Match Your Sofa?
The age old indignation of someone holding a fabric swatch up to a piece of art is something many artists endure. I was reminded of this lately when rewatching Hannah and Her Sisters when the character Frederick, an artist, becomes outraged when a potential client wants to consult his decorator before buying. So let me poseContinue reading “Should Art Match Your Sofa?”
More Cookie Cutter House Artwork
This first painting, Little Pink Houses, was the first piece I finished for this project. I have posted the image before but never wrote anything about the work and there is a good reason for that. Often, it takes time before I realize why I made something. When I first finished this painting, I thoughtContinue reading “More Cookie Cutter House Artwork”
A Walk Around the World
This book was started some time ago but I did not like the way it was progressing so I put it away to work on “in the future”. Well, the future came and here is the finished book. It is a fond memory of my mother. Each panel is shown enlarged so the text andContinue reading “A Walk Around the World”
The Neighborhood: Completed Artwork
So here is the finished work. Thank you all for your comments on the last post of this as it was in progress. I decided on a horizontal format and it is currently hanging on a dowel which I have come to realize is a quick answer to hanging most artwork that is not framed.Continue reading “The Neighborhood: Completed Artwork”
Artwork in Progress
Early in the winter of 2018, I set out to make 60 small houses to fit in a particular box. I did not know what the end product would be like but I set a goal to finish them before April of this year and here they are. Now they are not “complete, complete” yet,Continue reading “Artwork in Progress”
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