Washi

Washi tape is eye candy! I love all the colors, patterns and the soft texture! 

 

Though, what can I make with it? Researching on-line I discovered a Japanese artist, Nasa Funhara* that recreates famous paintings using Washi tape. They looked intricate and beautiful. I wanted to try it myself!

The rabbit was my first try. It was more difficult than I thought!

  

While making the rabbit, the Paris ink drawings that I drew last year came to mind.  I printed one and began filling in the shapes with a multitude of color and patterns as if it were a page from a coloring book. 

At first I thought it wouldn't be discernible and as I placed the last of the sky and chimneys the image became more distinct.

I loved to play around with the washi tape and why stop, so I found a couple photo frames to give them an extra pop of color! Hmm, where can I stick it on next?

*An on-line portfolio of Nasa Funahara's art: http://www.loftwork.com/portfolios/75san

Natural Abstract

While up north it is easy for nature to crawl inside my creative spirit and run wild. Standing on the dock overlooking the large lake while my husband and son were fishing I began to take photos of them and everything around when something moving and ever changing caught my eye. 

Abstract images kept fluttering through my soul, awakening all my senses and playing with my mind to create something tangible. Shapes move into the following images and either disappear completely or  slowly evolve into another form.  

For now, the titles to the artworks are not included, so you have time to see and be with your thoughts without being distracted by mine.

Swedish Museum

Our family spent a few hours at the Swedish Museum and always love to lavish ourselves with an ample amount of time on the terrace. There is a harmonious feeling evoked through the beautifully designed seam between nature and the constructed.

Art for Sale!

This summer, a dear friend, to whom I'm forever grateful, asked me to sell some of my art at a fundraiser she was hosting. 

 

After a moment, I thought of course! Within a few weeks, I organized my nature photographs and had them printed as postcards, made paper vessels and paper weights and also designed a website and business cards. The night before, I set up the table to be visually pleasing, so when I arrived I only needed to put everything in it's place.

It was the boost I needed to move forward with my art and from this one experience another is blossoming.