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Process of Making an Artist Book

Several months ago, I watched a wonderful video called Between the Folds which went into great and surprising detail on the art of paper folding, also known as origami. The video covers way beyond what we traditionally think of and even gets into how the art form is also being used by scientists to study complicatedContinue reading “Process of Making an Artist Book”

Surprise Gift Print

Today, after a very frustrating trip to the store, my friend Alice and I took a socially distant walk together on a local green way. When Alice asked if I would like to walk I said yes but warned her I was not in the best mood. When I met Alice she handed me thisContinue reading “Surprise Gift Print”

Stickwork Installation

It was great fun to work on this installation in progress at Davidson College with artist Patrick Dougherty. I will take photos of the finished work but here are some of the work in progress. My handiwork consisted of wiring pieces together (see last photo on right) and helping to move stuff. The wiring wasContinue reading “Stickwork Installation”

Unusual Wildlife and Exotic Landscape Photos

My friend Tracy is a fantastic wildlife photographer and takes some very exotic trips. She has even had a photograph included in an Audubon calendar. If you love unusual wildlife photos and exotic scenery, I encourage you to check out (and even subscribe) to her blog: https://migratingphotographer.wordpress.com

Paper Towels Transformed

Last Saturday my husband and I participated in a Jewelry making workshop at a local arts organization. Neither of us are jewelry people but he had his reasons why he thought this would be fun. Also, trying something new is often beneficial, even if the reason why is not immediately apparent. The artist who taughtContinue reading “Paper Towels Transformed”

Making a Transfer Print

Three examples of transfer prints Recently I added a few new prints (see above) to my Etsy site that were made via a transfer method. I have been recently thinking about ways to print without a press because so many of the places I taught did not have a press and, in the spring, IContinue reading “Making a Transfer Print”

Embossing by Hand

Hand embossing, also called blind embossing, is a simple technique that yields elegant results. I referred to this technique in my last post on McMansions where you can see another example of the medium. I became interested in embossing 20 something years ago when I came across and ad in the back of a magazineContinue reading “Embossing by Hand”

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”

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”