(this is served at the request of C4 in Pitt) ... read more
Monthly Archives: February 2009
Adding a new gallery tonight
This is not just an altered book. Dragonwyck creates a mood, a moment in time... more on this particular piece will be revealed after the Oscars are over and when I have a brain again. And it is also not clearly available, although the gallery is loaded because the page is under the header image, the green graphic, and this must be corrected. You can see Dragonwyck Gallery by clicking here. ... read more
Looking into Red Bubble
Red Bubble's credo is similar to the Dead Mule. We tell everyone to submit, "you're a writer because you say you are." It's refreshing to read that on an art site. Red Bubble sells photographs, big, beautiful, gorgeous photos. Of course, I like the collages the best but you should check out all the works. Look up Kurt Tutschek's collages. Especially the "Woman who dreamt of becoming a seahorse" - it is phenomenal. I am negotiating with my internal banker about whether or not to buy a copy... so far, the pros outweigh the cons. ... read more
AsSEMblaGE iN DeSIGn
An influential artist recently declared 2009 to be the "Year of Assemblage". Those of us who remain firmly grounded upon the pocosin of common sense application can well appreciate the rumor in this announcement. ... read more
Janis Owens: The Cracker Kitchen
Okay, it's out. Give it a shout. Buy now.
Buy The Cracker Kitchen ... read more
Altered Books Workshop
Ms. Brazelton's book was the first of what has now become an extensive Art Library.
Easy to read.
Inspirational.
Tools & Materials.
Basic Techniques.
Tips.
Collages, papers, books... and more.
This post serves as a template for further reviews and is the first time I've utilized the Book Reviews Plugin by Lee Penny. There are other books plugins which I will try later. ... read more
Indentured Servant
This assemblage box is a tribute to my father's family. To the women who came to New York City as indentured servants and who re-paid their passage, married, and moved westward. ... read more