what does mixed media really mean?

Many of you asked this question at the show, so here is a (non-exhaustive) list of the things used to make the autumn air art.

watercolor paint
watercolor pencils
rice paper
acrylic paint
colored pencils
conte pencils
photo transfer with gel medium
maps : hiking trails- Adirondacks, Acadia
USA driving map, map of Ohio, map of Paris from my 1979 guidebook,
map of Spain (also used in Julia and Alex's wedding gift),
map of Boston, map of the "Holy Lands" from my grandpa's bible,
collaged paper:
receipt from Eurail ticket 1979, image of the Sacra Coeur from a Paris guidebook,
birds from (antique) bird book (thanks, E!), butterflies and moths from collected stamps, flowers from (antique) calendar, 3 monks from a picture of a saint in an old art history book, pieces of the saints robe, painted and drawn -on rice paper, text from various books,

The influence of Music

For those of you who are music lovers, here are two paintings to consider. One was created while listening to Radiohead (specifically, The Bends). The other made while I listened to Mumford and Sons (Sigh no More). Guesses?

Thanks

Thanks to everyone who came by the booth at the Autumn Air Show ( in the beautiful new Clifton Cultural Arts Center). It was a great day. Lots of folks stopped by.....from as far back in history as my Mariemont HS days, through the wonderful years of being a North Avondale Montessori, Clark and Walnut family, to kinfolk, fellow artists, College Hillites, CHPCers and more. I left most thankful for the amazing circle of support I find myself in. Special thanks go to Dennis (as always), Anna, and Jill Thompson, (designer, promoter,therapist,administrator extraordinaire) ....the show would not have gone on without them. Or the show would have gone on and I wouldn't have been there!

Unsold work will be on a separate page on this blog. A lot of you loved the Love Stool (and the friends who had it painted for their anniversary say you can't have it! ) ,

commissioned work for the holidays needs to be firmed up in the next few weeks.

Now, on to painting without a "market" in mind......

better birds

afewnewbirds

leap

here's an after and before of a small piece on aquaboard entitled "leap", I'm not sure it is finished yet.

I did lose the lovely water color but then, again, the kitschy fence.

Perhaps gained more mystery and subtlety.

The best art has you asking questions.

moving a mountain

4x6" mixed media

opening

4x6" mixed media

birds are back (and behaving badly!)

both 5x7 mixed media on paper

Finally, some new work....and a new gig! I'll be a part of the AUTUMN AIR ART FAIR at the old Clifton School (Now the Clifton Cultural Arts Center, located directly across from Fairview Elementary). It's a one day event, with lots of affordable art. The show was juried so expect good things. I'll have a lot of small works on paper, a few canvases and the ever popular mirrors.

I'll preview new work as I finish it so stay tuned!

new work

I'm working on incorporating the figure into a more abstract setting. Why? I'm beginning to understand acrylic paint....and to enjoy it layered and rubbed out and scratched into. The setting then becomes even more mysterious and provocative, still pointing to a story and a meaning, but more layers of movement and obscured narrative. (an interesting parallel to my spiritual journey; fitting less and less into hard-edged boxes, making room for mystery and discovery and freedom.) I'm not sure any of these are finished, but I'm excited to get something up beyond the mirrors and stools.

birds I have loved

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5x7 mixed media

framed (8x10)

120. ea

take a load off

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Painted stools (acrylic on maple and oak, low sheen varnish) for the College Hill Art Show.

29"tall

180.-240.

please inquire

College Hill Art Show

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It's the first annual College Hill Art Show. conveniently scheduled for the Saturday before mother's day (MAY 8 10am-2pm), conveniently located in the bustling business district at North Bend Rd and Hamilton Ave........behind College Hill Coffee Co., Schwartz, Bacalls and Marty's Hops and Vines (all sponsors of this event).


Tina , the owner of CHCC, (and so much more) is "curating" and if you've ever been in her coffee shop, you know she has great taste. She was selective in inviting artist's to join so my guess is the work will be high quality. Come and buy something for your mama....while enjoying good food, art and community!

marriage

I'm working on a series about couples, beginning with these 20x20 acrylic on canvas...both in the last Essex show.

about a boy

these are 20x20" paintings of a boy named Jacob, blind in one eye, sweet and beautiful.

art from 2008

I've posted a page with art that is unsold from the Essex Show in 2008. They are all works on paper and framed. Contact me for pricing. As always, thanks for browsing!

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new song for a new day

This painting is one in the series based on the photographs that Barry Carlin took in Ghana and Uganda. I was especially struck by the women that he depicted....always working, never resting, forever singing and dancing.




new song for a new day
30x30"
acrylic on canvas
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troth

30x30"
acrylic on canvas

There is always an enormous temptation in all of life to diddle around making itsy-bitsy friends and meals and journeys for itsy-bitsy years on end. It is so self-conscious, so apparently moral, simply to step aside from the gaps where the creeks and winds pour down, saying, I never merited this grace, quite rightly, and then to sulk along the rest of your days on the edge of rage. I won't have it. The world is wilder than that in all directions, more dangerous and bitter, more extravagant and bright. We are making hay when we should be making whoopee; we are raising tomatoes when we should be raising Cain, or Lazarus. Annie Dillard

New work at Rohs St

refugee

unspoken

2 new pieces hanging in the Rohs St Cafe in Clifton during Lent check out the art and the really

good fair trade coffee

I will listen to your story even though it hurts my ears.

This is the picture that combines two of my worlds- therapy and art.

It hangs in the home of two of my staunchest, wisest supporters (patrons... in every way), the Heffners. Have they ever listened to my stories! and I to theirs. (since 1976!)

One of the greatest gifts I can offer my clients, and ,indeed,that we all offer each other is to listen without judgement. even to the hard stuff.