Collage Journal...

a little peek inside...  








my little world of paint & paper.

Sail Away...

torn newspaper, acrylic paints, and charcoal is all it takes to float my boat... just saying!

Painted Parts

just glue it down...

Having fun with scattered paper, inviting to the eye... 
up close and personal paper-parts of a brown paper bag art journal.  

Intuitive Painting Process 101

titled: Wishing for a safe place. 

This process I found very interesting and defiantly wish to experience more of this, 

in my work to come. 

The goal is not to make paintings for exhibition or to learn specific techniques. 

Rather, the goal is to allow yourself the space to be inside color, paint, and process 

while locating the inner core of your creative self.

Just Around the Corner...

These mixed media collage pieces are inspired by the expression 

stated,"around the corner." 

According to urban dictionary.com one will come apparent or will realize soon.

"Cheer up my friend, and don't worry...good times are just around the corner!"

I realized... when I am involved with my art, with is exactly what my soul is trying to get me to do. 

mixed-media collages

come to a halt...

I've come to realize, as an artist, I am completely in love with the techniques 

applied with collage making. 

Carefully constructing my story with paper.

Even the paper bits and torn scraps have a story to tell;

for they have a long history behind them being my faithful companions.  

journal page

documenting life- turning inside out.

This journal page was created to help visually express how deeply those who surround us, effect our being. 

Tho, we recover and move forward... 

we do bare a moment, in time, when we feel torn "inside-out".  

collage play

Sporadic... is always an option. 

Stuck in-between...

no complaints about the pasting of time. 

making progress...

In the middle of completing this *expressive portrait* using acrylic paints & watercolors. 

Expressive Faces

Enjoying this statement and meeting it half way... 

~ working with acrylic paints, collage techniques, all put together on a 3" x 4" card.

Fun with Chalk

grabbed chalk, acrylic paint, and a chipboard planel...

the rest was just pure fun. 

ENJOY

A Puzzle Set...

altered. collaborated. completed. 
Here at The Studio- artist lounge FB group- our artist community pulled together
another AMAZING swap/trade. 

 Here are the remaining puzzle pieces I altered for the trade. 

Trading Talent...

ATC

An ATC crafted carefully with love for a trade.

Using  a "SUPER SIZE" style in mind: a life-project card was fitting for the job. 

Enjoy the inspiration. 

materials included:

(1) life-project card

scrapbook paper

circle paper punch

embroidery thread (hot pink)

gesso (black)

UHU glue stick

chipboard alphabet letter (C) 

rubber stamp collection *dream thicket*-  http://paperbag-studios

Dream Thicket Stamps

:: new release :: 
http://www.paperbagstudios.com
Artful inspiration... just dream away, if you must.

I am proud to participate as a designer for Paperbag Studios. 

Using these amazingly fun stamps by Kristin Peterson... an artist's dream come true.  

paper-bag pouch.

recyclable coffee sleeves.

bedtime- paper bag ornament.

acrylic on chipboard.

I invite you ALL to visit the entire talented and creative design team for more inspiration:

Roben-Marie Smith

Kristin Peterson

Mystele Kirkeeng

Shelley Chavis

Nellie Wortman

Mary C. Nasser

Mo Wassell

Colette Copeland

Tina Walker

Susan Gallitto

Jennifer Stone 

Puzzle Pieces

altered...
with design and craft in mind. 

This Event "tickled me pink" with excitement.

The artist's swapped puzzle pieces from a puzzle set (25 piece large)

Hosted my myself, over at our Facebook artist community group-

TheStudio.artistlounge.AprilCole