Filmmaker ~ Artist ~ Writer
Hello Friends! It's really hard to come up with a light hearted opener when the world continues to burn. Should I talk about my works-in-progress when there are wars and genocides all over the world? Should I share pictures of my garden when basic human rights continue to be debated? Should I end each post … Continue reading Making Things While the World Burns
After experimenting with hand-sewing on my artwork, I’m trying something similar with my sewing machine. In this video, I work on a new mixed-media piece, using machine stitching to add texture, marks, and structure to the surface. It’s a different process from hand-sewing, and I’m curious to see how the machine changes the way I … Continue reading Video: Machine Sewing on Art
Did you know you can transfer photocopies onto fabric? In this video, I’m experimenting with different products you can use to see what works best. I’m documenting my journey of trying new art techniques from scratch. If you love textile art, journaling, or trying new mixed media techniques, I hope this inspires you to experiment … Continue reading Video: Image Transfers
Can you actually stitch on paper? In this video, I’m experimenting with adding fabric textures and hand sewing to a mixed media portrait.🧵 Watch as I walk you through my entire creative art process, from the initial sketch to the final layered piece. I’m documenting my journey of trying new art techniques from scratch. If … Continue reading Video: I tried sewing on my painting
Hello Friends! How was your summer? In a related question, how is it already September? The older I get, the more I realize that 90% of aging is being more and more surprised at how fast time flies. I need to start making holiday cards and soaking raisins in rum for fruit cakes before I … Continue reading Experimenting With Social Media
Hello New Friend! Would you like a cuppa tea? A glass of wine? Please watch your step. Look out for that pile of collage papers. And that stack of books. And that heap of sweaters. And that bin of scraps. If you see anything that looks like a black void, don't step on it! It's … Continue reading Welcome to my studio!
When I want to make something but I'm having a hard time getting going, I just start ripping paper and gluing it into a magazine. Here's a time lapse of one of those sessions. https://youtu.be/VJ_HL-l36EU
I'm taking a look at some recent-ish collage work to think about what I like and don't like. I'm hoping it will give me some inspiration for what I'm currently working on. What are you working on? https://youtu.be/YZWkU5ESAB0
I've been trying to understand why collage has become such an important part of my art practice in the last year. These four short reflections explore how sketchbooks have (and haven't) worked for me over the years, and how I got over my unexpected fear of ripping up paper. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvIV9o3H-ZY&t=8s
