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CitraSolv Class Part 1

  Last week I taught a class on how to alter National Geographic pages  to make some really cool papers.   We used spray  bottles for the CitraSolv concentrated cleaner, and aluminum trays to contain...

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How to make Fabric Art Journals

Whether you call them smash books, sketchbooks, or art journals, they are here to stay. While the real treasure lies inside, I do like for the outside to be something special too.  I created these...

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Office Accessories Repurposed Style

Since I spend quite a bit of my work day in my office instead of in my studio, I decided it could use some revamping…both in function and eye appeal.  I love vintage, and repurposing, and I need...

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Studio Work Island

It has been awhile since I updated you on the happenings in my studio.  I am continuing to work on making it the ideal creating spot.  Recently, I drew up plans for a work island that my skilled...

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Studio Spots

It’s been quite some time since I updated you on my studio redo.  It has come along nicely, and though there are still many things I need to do, it has become a quite nice and functional space.  Here...

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Painted Vintage Photos

I love painting up old photos for the holidays!  I look at each photo for a bit, and think about the hidden personality behind the serious faces, and try to bring that out in the painted accents....

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Rooster Reinvented

I had fun putting this guy together last week.  I started with a background of torn strips of National Geographic magazine, treated with Citra Solv concentrated cleaner and my hand cut chicken wire...

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Tangible Textures

Last week I taught a “Tangible Textures” Workshop where we made these textured, dimensional canvases.  We achieved both visible and tangible texture with surface materials like corrugated cardboard...

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Christmas Wrappings

Need some last minute packaging for money and gift cards, or small toys or jewelry?  These are quick and easy to whip up! I always have some toilet paper tubes on hand for a variety of uses.  For...

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New Exhibit Up!

While my constant space to hang art is Tessera Fine Art Gallery in Wichita, I also try to keep the rest of my art busy being displayed at other venues that have a featured artist for one or two month...

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