New Collage Series

This spring, after scrapping the more complicated designs I had planned for my collages, I created this lovely series using just 3 pieces of paper and inspired by triptychs. I am so delighted with how they turned out.

Above is "Grass," the first of 4 in the series. For this 5 x 7" collage, I simply used the grass decorative paper from the bangle I created earlier, a green note card, and a green piece of paper.

As Seen On....

This morning I was excited to learn that my burgundy bracelet, which is a resin bangle covered with decorative paper and recycled book text was featured on Scoutie Girl's blog in the Friday Scout Out: Burlap.

Black + White

No, my love of color has not ended but a recent commissioned project took me on a detour back to black and white. I had so much fun with these pieces, because I used stretched canvas panels - a first for me!

The friend, who commissioned the following pieces, wanted something elegant with a modern twist. She loves silhouettes and the room they are going in is predominantly black and white.

This is what I started with:

Then, I glued down a background and silhouette on the front of each canvas:

Finally, I finished each piece, first with a glossy sealer, then a matte finish to build up texture. The sides were gallery wrapped with contrasting paper then also sealed.

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.