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These are two little paintings I recently completed. I have been really inspired by the idea of collage and assemblage lately. With these two pieces I just let myself run a little wild and they turned out so fun and vibrant. The materials that I used to create these are printing ink, Japanese printing paper, oil, and ink.

It adds a great little bright spot to the home, doesn't it?

If anyone would be interested in purchasing or commissioning artwork for their home please visit my website or my Etsy shop. 

"Luxury is not a necessity to me, 

but beautiful and good things are."

-Anais Nin

As always thank you for taking the time to view my work.

ART WATCH: ODILON REDON

Many of you know me as a mom, teacher, crafter, diy-er, but I tend to keep my "artness" a little bit sheltered. I am not sure really why that is, just that I don't want to bore non-art-enthusiasts with random "fun facts" that aren't really so fun! But this year, one of my New Year Resolutions was to be more confident in promoting my artwork and my skills as an artist. I am still shy about blogging my own artwork. But I am introducing "Art Watch" as a recurring theme on my blog which will spotlight artists that are really thrilling and inspiring me and my work right now!

Today's artist is Odilon Redon, a French artist who worked from 1900 until his death in 1916. He is considered a Symbolist artist, the Symbolists believed that it was their duty to interpret and visualize intangible ideas and emotions, which explains the abundant use of symbols in their work.

Redon's work is characterized by the use of intensely saturated color, brushstrokes filled with emotion, and a tight sense of value. I  am really excited about his use of color.

Arbres et Maisons: Vue d'Hiver

Homage to Leonardo da Vinci, 1908

Nasturtiums

The Turqoise Vase

Girl with Poppies

Thanks for enjoying art with me!