Thank/Fullness

2009 has been such a wonderful, trying, surprising year so far. 
I'm thankful for:

The serenity of our home.

Health, mostly. Family, always. Friends, throughout.

My daughter's acceptance at the college of her dreams, studying what she loves most.

My husband's energy, openness to new possibilities and unwavering support.

My art/design opportunities.

Millenium's enthusiastic companionship.

Miscellaneous minor miracles.

Chocolate!

Collage above: "Of inner life," contemporary papers on heavy watercolor paper, 6 x 6."

Convoluted, a collage

More images from the show... this collage, composed of contemporary papers on wood panel, is 36 x24," with frame it measures approximately 38 x 26 x 2." In this case, contemporary papers includes kraft paper, safety envelopes (love those patterns), bits of magazine/newspaper imagery, and even the sharp cutting edge from an empty wax paper package. (Some things just need each other!)

Feelers, a collage from the color construct series

Another of the color constructs collages, 20 x 10 x 1" composed of contemporary paper on wood support. This is the image that I used on the promotional postcards for the EDGE Gallery show. If you'd like to be on the mailing list for future postcards, please drop me an email via the link at right under "ABOUT" on my blog. 

Shadowplay, the collage

I especially enjoyed the connections of lines and patterns in the development of this collage. "Shadowplay" is another from the color constructs series in the Edge Gallery show, continuing through November 29th. The collage is 20 x 10 x 1", composed of contemporary papers on a wood support. (Click photo for more detail.) My collages grow piece by piece, layer by layer. As the piece develops, I continue to cut, crop, rip, arrange, and layer elements, making decisions about what works and what is needed next to complete the composition.