Monthly Archives: July 2011

A Personal Art Piece

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Dianne

This is a cover for my journal. I made it from a piece of cardboard.  The first picture is of the completed piece. The following pictures show the work in progress. The second picture is of the cover after I … Continue reading →

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More Sharing Jenny Honnert Abell

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Dianne

I have all these old books that I have kept because I knew they had potential.  Alas, inspiration had not yet hit.  But now I am inspired! See more of Jenny Honnert Abell’s book cover art here: http://www.jennyhonnertabell.com/book_covers.html

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Vally Nomidou

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Dianne

I just had to share this exhibit, the figures are wonderful. They are mixed media but mainly made of paper….simply amazing. http://vallynomidou.wordpress.com/2010/02/20/photos/

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An Apple a Day

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Dianne

One day after getting home in the afternoon, my daughter asked if she could paint, and if I would paint with her. Now, my daughter is 14, and capable of painting alone, but she still likes to do things with … Continue reading →

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Nameless Art

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Dianne

These photos are of pieces I did at a workshop in the spring on encaustic. It was with Patricia Baldwin Seggebruch. I was exploring texture in these pieces., and having a lot of fun. I was also trying to work … Continue reading →

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Recommended-Art Newsletter

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Dianne

I am recommending Bob Burridge’s newsletter ” Artsy Fartsy News” I got to take a week long workshop with him several years ago and loved it. Not only is he very informative, but also a lot of fun. His newsletter … Continue reading →

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A Story of a Pair of Jeans

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Dianne

The Story of a Pair of Jeans These are my favorite pair of jeans, for several reasons. One: they are women’s Levi’s 501. Levi’s has stopped making them (boo!). Two: they are about nine years old and are so well … Continue reading →

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July Art Journal Calendar

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Dianne

July Art Journal Calendar Ok, here is my first attempt. It was a learning process. The first picture is the background. The second picture is the finished piece. The third piece has some of the days filled in. I love … Continue reading →

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Creating Daily

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Dianne

I have been looking for ways to create daily. I am not in the habit of going to the studio everyday. Challenging myself to do a drawing or painting everyday is daunting to me, very daunting.   I believe I … Continue reading →

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