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. 

Large Painting of Fabric

 This painting is about the relationship between fabric textures and fabric patterns. It was observed from life. Its also pretty large. If I can remember its 45 inches wide. Sometimes you go big or go home. 

         

Newspaper Painting

This was a nice study. Rendering a figure and the room interior together was enjoyable.

Two Jars

This painting is about loosening up. Its 8 by 10 inches.