Sketchbook

Sometimes when I'm reading, a sentence will
generate an image in my mind. Other times,
I come across an image and a sentence pops
into my head!

It happened the latter way, when I
was flipping through a book of bird illustrations.
I loved this wild-eyed bird looking down her beak.
But I thought it would be much more amusing if
I performed a little surgery and transplanted the
little dearie's head to a classical lady's body. Now
I can just see some curtains that need to go with
this portrait. And who knows what else? Stay tuned.
I never know where I'm going 'til I get there. That's
the fun of collage.

ILLUSTRATION FRIDAY - Tales & Legends

"He Rocked the World"
10" X 10" Mixed Media on Canvas
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He was a legend in his own time. Those little ones rule,
don't they?

ILLUSTRATION FRIDAY - Time

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Detail

"STAY" (the title of the artwork)

Should she go or should she stay? It all has to do with timing. The ultimate question is, How do we know when the time is right?

Rocket Boy

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Detail

12" X 9" Mixed Media on Canvas
$195 plus $10 S/H = $205
SOLD

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? It's young Buck Rogers, coming

straight to your living room from a galaxy beyond.

This original collage is composed of vintage photos that
have been scanned to archival paper, additional
decorative papers, and acrylic paint on canvas.
It is unframed with painted sides.

IF- Flying

Detail

Detail
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When I saw that the theme for Illustration Friday was "flying", this collage immediately came to mind. I created this last year, but it remains one of my favorites, and in fact, I incorporated the flying dog into my logo. Although I thought I had nothing swirling around in my brain as I assembled this piece, when I look at it now, it seems to incorporate a state of mind I would love to embrace perpetually: the imagination and spontaneity of youth, with the companionship of my loyal and protective friends hovering near me!

Les Friends

10" X 10" Mixed Media on Canvas
$175 plus $10 S/H = $185
AVAILABLE

They traveled well together.

This original collage is composed of a
vintage photo that has been scanned
to archival paper, decorative
papers and acrylic paint on a canvas panel.
It is unframed with painted sides.

She Loved to Travel

10" X 10" Mixed Media on Canvas
$175 plus $10 S/H = $185
SOLD

If only she could fly first class! But wait, first
they had to invent the airplane!

This original collage is composed of a vintage photo
that has been digitally altered, decorative
papers and acrylic paint on a canvas panel.
It is unframed with painted sides.

Saucer Dog

12" X 9" Mixed media on Canvas
$195 plus $10 S/H = $205
AVAILABLE

Gadzooks - it's a dog in a spaceship. Although
it's difficult to see in this photo,
the phrase "Gadzooks B2-2" is
imprinted in the center square on the
helmet. It's actually the name of
a paint chip. Wouldn't that be
a great job - naming paint chips? This
adventurous pooch has flown into the
Doggie Galaxy of Delight: bones, balls,
squirrels, and fine Italian Shoes.

This collage is one of a kind, composed of
various cutouts including reproductions of
star maps, vintage toys and original
illustrations on a painted canvas panel.
It is unframed with painted sides.

ILLUSTRATION FRIDAY - Worry

"Summer Vacation"
9" X 12" Mixed Media on Canvas
$195 plus $10 S/H = $205
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It's pointless to worry about specific things because it's always the things that you don't worry about that get you. And literally, this fishing expedition is about to be "gotten" by the unknown! This collage is dedicated to Mrs. Rysta and all

the other 4th grade teachers out there who ask their
students to write that dreaded back-to-school essay:
"What I Did During My Summer Vacation".

The collage itself is one-of-a -kind, composed of a
various cutouts and acrylic paint on a canvas panel.
It is unframed and with painted sides.

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RETURN POLICY

If you are not completely satisfied with your artwork after seeing it in person, please notify me of your return within 7 days of receiving your package. Upon safe return of the artwork, I will refund your purchase minus any S/H fees.

Yesterday's Flower #1

So sad. So true.

SOLD

ILLLUSTRATION FRIDAY - Forgotten

Yesterday's Flower #2

We all fade with time. Except if you live in Hollywood.

SOLD

Air Show

There's always one in every class.

SOLD

That Hotel of Her Youthful Debaucheries

Ah, yes, we all have fond memories of that special place
and that special time....

SOLD