8/24/07

Look out, Tweetie!

I got a little 'pounce-happy' on this background. Looks like kitty is about to get 'pounce-happy', too!

8/13/07

Words and Pictures

Just as a new altered page often begins with a blank background and no plan, so begins this entry. Each new page needs a source of inspiration before it can take shape—a color or a picture, or even a mood. When I sit with a book before me, I have within reach many things to stimulate my visual senses—paints, chalk, colorful patterned papers, pictures that I have collected because I found them pleasing. I can rummage in my boxes and feel soft feathers, tender dried leaves, lace, buttons and a myriad of other things that delight my fingers. Some combination of these elements ignites a spark and the page begins. It starts with a simple idea—rarely is the entire page conceived at one time. It is created layer by layer, detail by detail, a special embellishment, until the end result is satisfactory, or satisfaction ends the process. That is also how this entry began. A blank page. The colors and textures were replaced with my thoughts and words. It will be complete with an illustration, which is by nature only an embellishment of words.

8/5/07

Abstract ideas

My style can generally be described as vintage, romantic, Victorian. But sometimes I like to try my hand at abstract. After all, what self-respecting artist wants to become stagnant?


Using color, shape and contrast, a unique and pleasing page can result.

Some need no words:

This page was just getting started and suddenly it seemed finished:

This page is a burst of color, sparkle and glitter!


These are some of my favorites in my abstract category:



There is actually a mirror in the pupil of the large blue eye. It is really a neat effect.

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