Green Grass

I recently completed this green grass bangle bracelet to celebrate spring. The color and pattern are part of my new collection of art and jewelry. Soon to come are more button rings, bangle bracelets and collages, plus new for spring are wooden stretch bracelets with collaged shapes and text.

More Color

I've become so inspired by bright colors that I have been working on a few abstract collages in my sketchbook. Below, I started with a turquoise piece of paper and an image of a pear. Then I added some light green paper and finished it with some darker green patterned paper.

For this one, I was inspired by a bright pink piece of paper that I used for the background. I created a border with yellow paper and yellow patterned paper cut into abstract shapes. I completed the piece with a solitary yellow rose.

Spring Preview

In my ongoing quest to find spring, I've been working on colorful new pieces to brighten my spirit. For my latest collection of art and jewelry dedicated to color, I am exploring using purple, yellow, blue and pale green in my pieces.

Above, I glued bright yellow circles then recycled book text stars onto a black stretch bracelet, then glossed them to create a fun collage inspired piece.

This new bangle, with an inside splash of purple, is covered with white lace decorative paper to create a feminine, yet whimsical piece. As you can see, I'm also experimenting with colored backgrounds for my images to liven them up.

Rooster Collage

Did you know that roosters symbolize and attract resilience, confidence and a pioneering spirit? Neither did I when I created this 5x7" collage.

I used burgundy burlap paper and book text for the background. Then placed a rooster in the center as the focal point and finished it with scraps from a greeting card and a black and white striped ribbon.

Green Scheme

Fresh greens make me think that spring is just around the corner. This sketchbook collage features a verdant path surrounded by various green textures. I highlighted this piece with splashes of sky blue.

In another take on the spring green theme, this collage has a multi-toned background broken up by a stark white picket fence. Brown tones and polka dots create interest.

Sketchbook Collage 3

Winter is the most interesting time to go to the beach. There I found stones, shells and the beach glass below. Lake Erie's waves were frozen, so the beach stretched farther than normal and the debris was plentiful.

My exploration inspired this sketchbook collage featuring a rocky beach scene framed by blue water and set upon a background of the inside of a security envelope.

Brick Bangle and Collage

One of the things I love about working with paper is its versatility. Even though it is only a two dimensional surface, patterns can give it the appearance of texture. This is especially true of this paper covered bangle bracelet. A clear resin bangle is covered with brick patterned paper and a hint of recycled book text, then glossed to give it a shiny appearance.

Using this same brick paper, I also made a 5x7 " collage on canvas board. Using similar tones, I incorporated a brown paper bag into the background and a couple of tree trunk images in the foreground. To add real texture, I added a button and ribbon.

Sketchbook Collage 2

Here's a bit of spring to inspire you during this cold and dreary winter.

This sunny collage features a background of lined yellow paper and a brown paper bag. In the center is a monarch butterfly, in front of a train ticket from someone's European holiday, which I found in a library book.