I know when I first discovered linocut block printing, I was most in awe of the high contrast crisp lines it produced, and the ability to create identical original works. But what I have discovered in creating my own linocut prints, is that what I really love the most, is just the opposite. It isContinue reading “The Same … But Different”
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Frida Kahlo – True Colors
I have had this black and white photo of Frida to use as a reference for quite a while (below). After seeing so many portraits and self-portraits of Frida, the moment captured in this simple photo struck me as something true and authentic. Like maybe all those flowers in her hair, and her paintings withContinue reading “Frida Kahlo – True Colors”
Bloomington-Normal in Brush and Ink; Volume II
Digital Edition I am so grateful things went so smoothly this year with the production of my second volume of Bloomington -Normal in Brush and Ink! This volume features even more renditions of some of our favorite local spots … 46 images in all! The book is a limited edition, signed and numbered, and canContinue reading “Bloomington-Normal in Brush and Ink; Volume II”
Hope
I have been participating in the bi-annual Art Circle exhibition at Carle Cancer Institute in Normal, Illinois for a couple of years now. Usually, I submit a painting that is complete, but not at the gallery for sale. This year I decided to try something different and submit a painting that I painted specifically forContinue reading “Hope”
Planning a Painting of the Great Frida Kahlo
I bought a 20 x 20 canvas and found the perfect idea for what to paint on it. Last night I digitally planned out a painting of Frida Kahlo. Next steps would be to add color digitally AND to transfer the drawing to the canvas. I am excited to see how this one turns out!Continue reading “Planning a Painting of the Great Frida Kahlo”
Cross Hatching, Portrait Practice and Galaxy Cows
So it has been an interesting week. Ever since I came to terms with the fact that I am indeed an artist (a little less than a year ago), I have been doing art every day. But what I have noticed since I started selling my art, is that I am spending less time practicingContinue reading “Cross Hatching, Portrait Practice and Galaxy Cows”