My Work
Just an artist currently experiencing a creative renaissance
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Current Obsession:
- Resin
- Alcohol Ink
Fuck around and find out
Translucent Consciousness Series
2021
I began working on the Translucent Consciousness Series in early February 2021 and have now finished three pieces and have others ongoing. The Translucent Consciousness Series has been an experiment for me in learning new forms of art, but also creating art that feels like play, is messy and unpredictable but also has great depth. All pieces of this series are related to the mind and thoughts which, for me, are both directly impacted by living with Multiple Sclerosis, a disease I was diagnosed with 15 years ago.
Combining the impermanence and unpredictability of ink with the finality of resin has been a lesson in letting go of control and a head first dive into finding unintentional beauty in experimenting with new mediums – themes that mimic life with MS.
This series is about creating things that look beautiful on their own, but when you hold them close you can see a microworld inside that is representative of deep thoughts, dreams, and how those can be interrupted by something that lives inside your brain, like MS does.
This project has been a creative renaissance in my art practice, and an important new chapter in my work as a chronic illness advocate.
Translucent Consciousness:
No. 1 Sources of Light
Resin, wire & found objects
5 x 7 inches
Translucent Consciousness:
No. 2 Bloom & Flourish
Resin, wire & found objects
5 x 7 inches
Translucent Consciousness:
No. 3 Concept Ingredients
Resin, wire & found objects
Slowly but surely she is coming alive.
I have had a vision for this little plant stand for so long and I finally got it done. Used left over paint from the last cabinet project, two layers of resin with some pressed flowers and tada!
Take two on this face. I spent the last few weeks thinking about her face and sketching different angles and expressions. Today I revised what I had originally put down and this feels much much better. I also spent some time just looking at it and trying to envision what else will come forward. I had sketched a drawing of this a while ago and kept mentally referencing that but once I put her face on there, the whole sketch had changed. And I can’t wait to see what else appears.
I am so amped with how this turned out. We’ve had this old cabinet for so long. It was in the kitchen, then it was actually in our storage shed for about two years. We almost tossed it out. But I decided to reclaim it for the #sheshed but couldn’t have it looking so raggedy in my happy place. I tried to use materials I already had so I only needed to buy the paint and the casters. The casters were a must have but the didn’t fit with the bottom finish of the cabinet. So I sawed off the bottom, slapped on the casters and now I have this beautiful rolling surface. It’s all coming together!
Finally back at my canvas! The universe really worked against me the last few weeks and I haven’t been able to work in this very much but today I was back in my happy place, and have started to pull my muse to the surface. Today we did another visualization before glazing and I had a another experience that doesn’t sound real. These visualizations are crystal clear in what I see and feel. It’s really powerful. I’m so excited to see how it keeps evolving and to experience. the next steps in this process. Everyone go hire @thepeacemuse to be your art coach.
I’ve made 4 sets of runes in the last two weeks and I love each and everyone one of them. Hand painting the symbols forces me to slow down and focus. Pouring the resin forces things go in unpredictable patterns. It’s my favorite way to create.
#runes #runestones #runemagic #runemagick #norserunes #futharkrunes
These have been my latest obsession in all facets of the word. In history, in reading, in art, in meaning, etc. I loved making this set and I’m really loving learning about the #Runes and my ancestral history. Sometimes #adhdhyperfocus is a good thing! Currently working on creating a relationship with this set and understanding their meaning.
#runestones #resinart #resin #paganhistory #resinobsession #norsemythology #
Another Friday morning filling my soul.
Last Friday we opened a portal in the painting…and ho-ly shit was that a wild experience. It’s was as unreal as it sounds.
Adam and I headed to open studio time at @thepeacemuse studio today and played art. I’m getting better at making stuff without a plan or a purpose. Today I was just winging it…and it felt good 🙂
Just a little something fun I made over the last week. Didn’t get a snap with the resin topcoat but you get the idea.
Yesterday at @thepeacemuse studio filled my bucket. I look forward to Friday mornings every week. I always leave so emotionally fat and happy. Another layer, but this one feels more joyful. Dare I say…on the road to healing.
Then I did a wash and journaled about it. This color is not one that I’m typically drawn to, but it’s called Burnt Orange, and that was one of my dads favorite colors. When I read the name, I knew my decision was made. I also think I should get some brownie points for not picking a teal lol.
Snow storm be damned, I got my butt back to @thepeacemuse yesterday and resumed work on whatever this will be. In this step I added symbols that felt meaningful to me to infuse extra intention into the work.
I’m so happy with how this turned out!
Today I started a new art journey/project/endeavor. Whatever you call it when you start something that scares you but you know is necessary.
Looking forward to seeing what comes forward on this big ass canvas at @thepeacemuse studio. Im so grateful to have found Virginia to help me with this. Go check out her art. Go to her studio. Let her guide you the way she will guide me to lean into intuitive creativity.
I snagged these GORGEOUS leaded glass pieces for freeeee last week. I have no idea what I’m doing with them I just knew I had to have them, especially now that I have a place to store them. Got any good ideas?!
She Shed/Garage/Studio is slowly coming together. Come in and see my plans!
Love this color combo! I’ve been having a lot of fun with these. Perhaps getting a little too crazy though lol. At least it’s easy to clean.
With the humidity lately it’s been tough to do ink art so I’ve pivoted to acrylic pouring. Any good suggestions for displaying rectangular art on Instagram instead of using fake rooms?
