Like many women today, I am a good multi-tasker. I’m not sure if this is good or not, but, I’ve adapted and it seems to work for me. Today, I finished 2 acrylic paintings/ACEOs, worked on my paper mache shrines and some more quilted mini works. In between, I cleaned a little, got on the computer, took out the trash…you get the picture.
I’m not sure if it’s because my studio is at home that allows me to be so distracted or what. I’m sure this affects others who work at home too. If I worked in a studio away from home, I would probably be more focused…but then again, it might feel more like work. As it stands, I really enjoy doing what I do! I wouldn’t trade my home office, even if I might just be a little more productive if I did.
These are both acrylic on paper, 3.5 x 2.5 inches. To view all of my artwork that is available to purchase via auction, click here.
I am really having a lot of fun with this new medium! Right now, it just seems as if the possibilites are endless! I need to get to the fabric store…STAT.
This went a little faster than yesterday’s, though I had a few more technical problems that I hope to have resolved or at least work on for my next few textile works.
ACEO (art cards editions and originals) sized, 3.5 x 2.5 inches. Fabric, beads, applique, embroidery floss, thread and wire hanger.
Bidding starts at .99.
I’m pretty excited about this one, and the first thing out of my daughter’s mouth when she saw this was, “can I have it?” That’s always a good sign.
I used the design from “Bird House” ACEO as my template. I was limited, however, by the fabric that I have on hand. I feel the urge to go to the fabric store…oh this could be dangerous. Luckily, I’m working small and quarter fat squares of fabric are fairly inexpensive. I’m even thinking of trying my hand at batik and other fabric dying methods.
This is a mixed media piece, fabric, thread, applique, beads and a touch of embroidery. I finished off the piece with a galvanized wire hanger. I have purchased some textile aceos before and didn’t really know what to do with them. They’re too pretty to stow away, so I thought about putting them in a shadow box. But, this will allow me, or whomever purchases these, to hang them up on the wall immediately!
3.5 x 2.5 inches.
I’ve been gathering sketches in preparation for making some mini quilted textile aceos in the very near future. This is one of my sketches that is going to become my very first quilt, albeit a small one. It’s a little bit of a departure from my normal paintings of florals and landscapes, but I wanted to add a touch of whimsy to some of my work.
I often look at my daughter’s drawings and wish that I could be more free with my drawings. If I could only just draw and color with no real regard for the actual object. Who cares what it looks like in nature!!!! This is ACEO (art cards editions and originals) sized, 3.5 x 2.5 inches. Acrylic and ink on paper.
Since this is new style for me, I’m starting the bidding at only $1.00!
I finished another aceo sized painting today…pink hollyhocks set against a blue mountain range. This painting is largely made up…it seems like everywhere I turn I see blooming hollyhocks! I decided to try to paint them from memory in a Rocky Mountain setting.
Acrylic on paper, 3.5 x 2.5 inches.
