life has gotten in the way

Photos by Kathleen

I can not believe how fast these last few months have gone by! It's been wonderful and difficult all at the same time. I lost my very dear dog in January. But a terrific little puppy has since come into my life. She keeps me busy, but also prevents me from completing any personal artwork. So for now, here are some pictures from the adventures of Ellie. We met my friend Kathleen at Jekyll Island and had a beautiful weekend. 

kathleen stalzer

I drafted this a long time ago, and figured it was finally time to share!

I was in the BFA program at FSU with Kathleen Stalzer. She's a very dear friend, and I love her photography. She keeps me laughing with her quirky sense of humor that often comes through in her images. I also love her self portraits.

val britton

traces of us, 2007

traces of us (detail), 2007

Where could you have been, or where could I?, 2006

Where could you have been, or where could I? (detail), 2006

I discovered Val Britton's website a couple years ago, when I was doing extensive internet research for inspiration and ideas for my grad show.  Whenever I need motivation, her site is one I return to. Her work is exquisite. I love the soft colors, and the combination of drawing, collage and embroidery in her recent work.

peter callesen

Big wave moving towards a small castle made of sand, 2005   

The Lost Sheep, 2006            

The Lost Sheep (Detail), 2006

Traces In Snow, 2005    

Traces In Snow (Detail), 2005

Erected Ruin (Detail), 2007

Impenetrable Castle, 2005    

Impenetrable Castle (Detail), 2005  

If it's possible to love someone for their art, I love Peter Callesen. His work is incredible, the detail is amazing. His pieces are dreamlike, humorous and sometimes have a dark undertone. They make me want to laugh and cry at the same time. 

little sheep of wood

For this holiday's front of store display, we made a flock of wooden sheep. Many costumers have come in wanting one of their own. A lady visiting from New York commissioned one for her granddaughter as a birthday present. I just sent it off last week.  They're much cuter in numbers, and as soon as I make some for my parents, I'll have better photos up. 

gesture drawing paper-cuts

Ever since I moved, I've been scouring my house for my final project from the Life Drawing class I took in the Spring. My parents have been searching their house, as well. I created paper-cuts from gesture drawings. After a semi-spring cleaning, in preparation for Christmas decorations, I finally found them! Or some of them at least. I can't, for the life of me, remember how many I made. 4 or 5? Either way, I've only found 2. But here they are! 

paper-cut dresses

I've been doing some google searches for paper-cuts recently. Upon looking back at my inspiration folder I realized I've compiled a little collection of images. 

Robert Ryan's amazing work   

found on flickr     

found on flickr      

found at People's Daily Online