roots

After teaching Altered Paper Surfaces in Colorado, I found a very nice piece of paper that had a wonderful surface texture with what reminded me of roots. Thus, the title of this mini collage. Only 3.5 x 5 this very simple collage delivers a lot of punch, and reminds me of the Rocky Mountains.

I will be teaching a workshop in Fort Collins in March 2009. Contact artwithmoxie@cox.net for more information. If you would like to see more mini collages, click HERE.

MY ETSY STORE

MY ETSY STORE is now open. It's been a long time coming. This necklace was purchased just before it went on line. (thank you Ella)

I will be featuring jewelry, small art collages, and other objects of art. To shop this gallery you don't have to get out of your pajamas. I will be adding new art frequently so stop by...just click HERE.

fall attitude

Title: FALL ATTITUDE

Size: 5x5

Mixed Media Collage

This collage was part of a demonstration at a workshop in Colorado. It contains watercolor, acrylic, text, and altered paper surfaces. This collage is available for purchase. Contact artwithmoxie@cox.net

repeat performance

Title: REPEAT PERFORMANCE

Size: 5x5

Mixed Media Collage

Several layers of collage papers over a sacrificial watercolor and repeated stamping make up this delightful mini collage. The rubber stamp image is from CORY ART STAMPS. This stamp and other images of art stamps can be purchased here.

This collage has been SOLD.

new collage

Title: SHADES OF AUTUMN

Size 5x5

Mixed Media Collage

This small collage is one that was used as a teaching tool in class. The students learn the application of mixed media, the principal elements of design, composition, and color theory. New classes in all medias are open for registration. Contact artwithmoxie@cox.net for more information.

This collage has been SOLD.

drawing and composition

Drawing and Composition is taught as part of Exploration Mixed Media and my Watercolor Workshops. A photograph and a rough thumbnail sketch is necessary in order to compose what you are going to paint. The photograph posted here is good subject matter, but the composition is all wrong. The tree on the upper left forms a square shape as does the sky. The telephone post and wires are best removed. The interesting texture of the white bush is lost in the photo. The addition of background trees form a dark value against the white of the fence for a better composition. For information on Drawing Classes contact artwithmoxie@cox.net

2009 calendar

Thank you all who voted. My painting will be on the 2009 calendar.
See the exhibit at http://virtual.tart.co.nz/exhibit.htm