Collections

I admit it- I am a collector. Not a hoarder! There is a difference...at least I think there is. Anyway, I’ve been collecting ideas. A LOT of ideas. In my head, on paper, in notebooks. Admittedly, this has been going on my whole life, but something happened and switched it into overdrive. I discovered some really beautiful painters, I went to the library and found some wonderful books, but most importantly I’ve been reminding myself to make art wherever I am. The bag I carry around is ridiculous- I’m sure I could make do with less- but the one day I leave my white gouache or exacto knife at home I’m a mess without it. Of course, this has also forced me to work with something else I might not have picked up had I not forgotten said art supply. 

Which leads me to my little art collections. Some days I just love my prismacolors- specifically teal, orange and yellow, blended and toned with white and cream.

Other days I’m haunted by faces and expressions that hold a whole story or just an emotion. I  have to drop everything and sketch and refine in pencil. 

Some days I just want to shade and make textures.

And then there are those days when a needle and/or thread are needed to bring that feeling of holding an object, hand-crafted, and cherished with each stitch and breath. 

I love watching colors blend and move together.

Most of all I just want to keep making and drawing and painting and stitching.

If you are interested in any of these items feel free to shoot me a message. These are all for the most part studies for larger pieces and are under 8 x 10 - most are under 4 x 6.  Thanks for reading this far!  Comments are always loved an appreciated.