New And Improved Haiti Collage

 The chaotic nature of Haiti was not reflected in the original collage. I felt it needed more layers to represent the craziness of this place more accurately. The materials I added include plastic bags, paper, ink, photographs and paint. 

Collage Inspired by Haiti

I went to Haiti this fall for a long weekend. Although it is a very impoverished place, I experienced a rich and vibrant culture. The creative juices started flowing so I decided to make a collage that attempts to document my experience.

For My Drab Living Room

I hated the still life I had hanging in my living room so I painted over it. It was a gross eye sore staring at me every day. So i decided to paint something that was going to calm me and help me study. I used acrylic paint for this piece. 

Collaging

I saw some beautiful patterns and colors in a magazine recently and decided to collage them. I realized that I am attracted to quilted patters and geometric shapes. 

In The Park

This is a tree I painted with with my friend in the park. She asked me to teach her how to do some oil painting and I was happy to help. She is extremely musical so I was happy to spend time painting with someone who has a creative spirit.  It was nice to just sit down in the summer sun and chat while expressing our mutual love for art. 

Value Drawing

A lamp and some shoes on a shoebox sometimes looks like a perfect still life. I had to set up my drawing board and draw it.