I am very excited to share my most recent art series. I began experimenting with encaustic collage with my fork and spoon paintings (click here to see them) and recently tried out patterned paper collages, and fell in love! I have always enjoyed collaging, which is...
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Visual Journal Page 30: Postsecret Projects
As a teacher my goal is to create a sense of community in my classroom. Although the majority of the time my students work on individual projects, I still want them to respect, interact, and grow with each other. Often my projects focus on teaching and refining skills...
Art: Mixed Media Art Experiments
A look at my five most recent mixed media art pieces. I experimented with layering fabric, paper, leaves, and antique objects.
Guest Post: Visual Journal Page by Kalin
A guest post about a visual journal page one of my students made in my book. She explains the story, supplies, and how to.
Visual Journal Page 20: Good Luck Lights
Have you ever had one of those days when it feels like everything just goes your way? Every now and then I will have one, I notice I feel a little better when I wake up in the morning, everyone seems a little happier, and the day goes a little smoother. I go to bed at...
Visual Journal Page 19: When the Winter Winds are Nipping
A fireplace was something required in the house Nick and I bought. I was willing to compromise on the front porch, kitchen size, and number of bathrooms... but the fireplace was a must. Fires soothe and warm me. They provide endless entertainment as I gaze into the...
Visual Journal Page 18: My Mom
When I look at this photograph I imagine a twenty-something-year-old wandering through an abandoned barn, enjoying a spontaneous afternoon outside. I visualize humid air weaving through the open doorways and cracks in the siding. I imagine a couple having a picnic,...
Mixed Media Art: Phone Lines and Birch Trees
This is my most recent mixed-media painting. I was commissioned to create something with blues, greens, and yellows, but other than that it was up to me. At first I was stumped. Whenever I take a break from painting sometimes it takes a minute to get my creative...
Visual Journal Page 65: You Take Me the Way I Am
THE STORY I wanted to capture multiple moments of my wedding in my journal, which meant multiple pages. I wanted to keep my favorite picture page simple, which meant a lot things were left out. Because of that, this page had to follow. I loved our reception space, and...
Mixed Media: Trapped
This mixed media piece was made to go with my other mixed media piece, "Caged". They are meant to hang next to each other, and reference the upper and lower parts of a whole body. While they create one body, by hanging them next to each other it appears as though the...