The previous post’s purpose, Artworks in New Homes, Part 1, was meant to showcase sales over the past two years. I was surprised and humbled to find that there were more than could reasonably be included in one post. I occasionally hear from readers who inquire about my techniques, supplies, available art, instruction, and such. Therefore, I post the majority of my work as it encourages communication and I love hearing from folks.
Here’s a number of my sales from the past two years.
4″ x 4″ Assemblage Camvas – Sold4″ x 4″ Assemblage Canvas – SOLD4″ x 4″ Assemblage Canvas – SOLD12″ X 4 ” Assemblage Canvas – SOLD12″ x 4″ Polymer Clay Wall Art on Wood – SOLD8″ x 8″ Polymer Clay on Wood – SOLD7″ x 5″ Assemblage Wall Art on Gallery Wrapped Canvas – SOLD12″ x 4″ Assemblage Canvas – SOLD8″ x 8″ Assemblage Canvas – SOLD12″ x 4″ Assemblage Canvas – SOLD4″ x 4″ Assemblage Canvas – SOLD4″ x 4″ Assemblage Canvas – SOLD12″ x 4″ Assemblage Canvas – SOLD5″ x 5″ Assemblage Canvas – SOLD10″ x 10″ Polymer Clay Wall Art on Cradle Board – SOLD20″ x 16″ Assemblage Canvas – SOLD12″ x 9″ Assemblage Collage – SOLD14″ x 14″ Assemblage Collage – SOLD
I’m not only restarting my sharing of the latest around here, I’m also updating my site. And, in doing so, I want to share some of my sales over the past two years. Drumroll…
4″ x 4″ Polymer Clay Wall Art with optional easel – SOLD7″ x 5″ Assemblage on Gallery Wrapped Canvas – SOLD20″ x 10″ Assemblage on Gallery Wrapped Canvas – DONATED4″ x 4″ Assemblage Canvas Wall Art with optional easel – SOLD4″ x 4″ Assemblage Canvas – SOLD4″ x 4″ Assemblage Canvas with optional easel – SOLD12″ x 12″ Polymer Clay Wall Art on Wood Cradle Board – SOLD10″ X 8″ Polymer Clay Wall Art on Wood Cradle Board – SOLD4″ X 4″ Assemblage Canvas with optional easel – SOLD10″ x 8″ Polymer Clay on Wood Cradle Board – SOLD12″ x 4″ Assemblage Canvas – SOLD12″ x 4″ Assemblage Canvas – SOLD4″ x 4″ Assemblage Collage – SOLD7″ x 5″ Assemblage Canvas – SOLD
Wow. There are many more than I imagined. And, humbly, there are more sales to share. I hear from readers who have studied my works and methods here on this site; therefore, I want to share all of my creations… even if I’m late in posting!
So, I’m writing up Part II of Artworks with New Homes now.
It’s been a while since I’ve posted and I’m excited to get started again. The nature of my art has changed a bit over the past two years. I’m still an assemblage artist and started working with a second medium – clay wall art. I also have taken up digital art and I’ll be sharing more of that later.
Today I’m sharing with you a sort of new art form – abstract polymer clay wall art. It’s the “abstract” that makes this new and unique to me. Recently I took a class from Alice Stroppel on abstract clay wall art. She’s a well-know polymer clay artist, who creates gorgeous work. And that is what led to these two pieces of abstract polymer clay wall art.
Looking back, I see many of my sold artworks that remain among my favorites and favorites of others as well… they always receive a higher number of likes than most posts. I chose to begin with seven of those favorites. And there are more on the way!
Steampunk assemblage art, this time on an 8″ x 8″ gallery wrapped canvas. Assemblage describes the process of creating a larger art piece from smaller objects. Best described as 3D collage on canvas, it contains numerous vintage “found objects” as well as newer embellishments.
Its background is textured first with stenciled modeling paste then finished off with a number of paints and spritzes. Primary colors here are shades of copper, bronze, and red. There are approximately 53 embellishments.
Vintage elements include adding machine key, chain, belt segments, red bead, clock gear, mechanical piece, checker, chess piece, imitation coins, and a bit of a bracelet. Newer pieces complete this steampunk look with items such as gears, buttons, Sicily coin, wings, shield, round pendant, nut, cabochons, various metal embellishments, beads, metal filigree, tiny brass beads, and wood supports.
A hanger is attached. With the gallery wrapped canvas and finished sides, there is no need for framing.
Blue – done just right! This 3D collage leans toward a more traditional assemblage art look with a splash of steampunk and a dose of whimsical. The cottage’s roof is part of a light bookend broken just for this piece. The majority of elements are vintage.
The brass flower focal point sets on a vintage round milkglass liner and is actually a beautiful light blue (hard to photograph). Its marking, Boyd’s Genuine Porcelain Lined Cap, is embossed around the edge and can easily be seen.
The three-dimensional effect of this piece can be felt (seen) with these side views.
On a 12.0″ x 9.0″ gallery wrapped canvas, the depth of this piece is 2.50″. The background has multiple coats and spritzes of paint with stenciled textured designs. Multiple layers of embellishments are then added to complete this 3D collage.
Look closely and you will see approximately 50 embellishments – both vintage and new. Vintage elements include a checker, button, large rhinestone, metal floral trim, bookend, brass flower, glass milk lid, ash tray, various metal belt sections, different necklace links, and pieces of several bracelets. Also vintage – arrowhead, large earring, pendant, metal beads, and other embellishments.
Newer embellishments include metal filigrees, leaves metal embellishments, and bird with branch.
My imagination quickly sees a cottage with a big moon hanging low and a bird sitting in a tree.
A wire hanger is attached. With the gallery wrapped canvas and finished sides, there is no need for framing.
Subtle beautiful colors – assemblage style. Featuring colors ranging from light blue-green, pink, bronze to a bit of gold, this 7″ x 5″ piece of 3D wall art definitely catches the eye. The background is textured with stenciled modeling paste and finished off with a number of paints, spritzes, and metallic waxes. Embellishments are then adhered to the canvas to form a three-dimensional design.
You’ll find around 25 embellishments adhered to this gallery wrapped canvas. Older elements (found objects) include brooch, arrow, necklace chucks, flower, belt sections, buttons, beads, ornate leaf swag, and pendant. Newer elements include leaves, pen nib, large pendant base, and filigree metal.
Taking classes from Eureka Springs School of the Arts is a gift I give myself. Here – papier mâché. How I loved it.
As part of a group of artists forming a new place to chat and share their artwork, I’m sharing a quick bio. It’s an expansion of the bio here at this site…
I’ve been artsy all my life. As a young girl, I always had a sketch pad close by and spent a great deal of time drawing and, as a young adult, I continued to create in one medium or another.
Polymer clay mosaics – I took this delightful class at Eureka Springs School of the Arts.
In the 1990s I opened a decorative accessories store and expanded my love of gardening into stunning large dried flower arrangements for the shop. As an artist, I’m mostly self-taught although I have taken advantage of art instruction along the way from drawing to watercolor to polymer clay to mixed media techniques and beyond.
For the past thirteen years, I’ve concentrated on assemblage wall art and three-dimensional collage and continue to take numerous art classes to refine my wall art. I find that my wall assemblages continue to evolve into new looks as I constantly look for new methods and materials to bring into my work. I have plans for another assemblage line which I’m presently developing that features all handmade elements from various materials.
A temporary work space at the cabin.
Art is a large part of my life and I spend many hours each week in my “creative zone” wherein deep fulfillment lies and the outside world fades away. I’m living the dreams of that little girl with a sketch pad so many years ago.
Take the time to enjoy art – either by creating or admiring.
A somewhat abstract presentation of a floral bouquet, this assemblage collage carries a rather elegant air. Most of the embellishments are, in fact, vintage with the flower serving as the focal point being one of my best vintage found objects discoveries.
Measuring 12.0″ by 6.0″ with a depth of 2.25″, the background is textured with stenciled modeling paste and finished off with a number of paints, spritzes, and metallic wax. Embellishments are then adhered to the canvas to form a three-dimensional design.
You’ll find around 65 embellishments in this 3D collage. Vintage elements (found objects) include the large flower, scalloped filigree, various belt sections, necklace flowers, lace, nosegay holder, arrowhead pendant, several types of beads, jewelry trim (turquoise color), mechanical pieces, metal flower, rose bead, and button.
Newer elements include cabochons, metal leaves, filigrees, and beads, square bead, button, various leaves, and brass beads.
Texture takes a starring role in this 14.0″ x 14.0″ assemblage collage with a background built first with stenciled designs utilizing dimensional paste that is then covered with multiple coats of paint, spritzes, and waxes. And the embellishments – this assemblage contains around 100 elements – mostly vintage. Its depth is 2.75″.
Closer… left and then right…
Mixing a lighter blue with bronze and gold, gives the piece a feel of richness. Look closely and you will see a certain elegance to the chosen elements as they blend effortlessly with one another.
This piece contains both vintage and newer elements. Here those vintage items include a watch band, ash tray, plastic lamp drop, beaded necklace, pieces of imitation pearl purse, chain, rhinestone chocker, various belt sections, broken resin wall art, drawer pull, rose frame fragment, music notes, nosegay holder, and buttons.
Love the shots emphasizing the hills and valleys in each of my assemblage works
Newer pieces include various metal filigreed shapes, metal embellishments, clock face, cabochons, beads, metal leaves, and peacock charm.
A wire hanger is attached. With the gallery wrapped canvas and finished sides, there is no need for framing.
