Lisa Call

Fabric Intervention and Dottie Angel

I am packing for my weekend workshop by Dottie Angel one of Angela Ritchie's Ace Camps. Looking at my piles I think I might need a fabric intervention, and I am certain I will be meeting 12 other women who share the same passion for textiles old and new.  I can't wait to get started.

Danielle (talented new artist friend) if you are reading this...I have been procrastinating too.  So you are not alone.

I am loving this quote I read in "The Happiness Project", quoted from Voltaire:

"Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good"

So excuse the less than perfect post:) 

Vintage Frames

I was doing a little organizing this weekend and made this simple jewelry hanger for my bathroom.  It was simple...a few little copper nails from the hardware store and vintage frame...

I love old frames and have them for cork-boards, chalkboards etc.   My favorite project in my studio was using frames on the custom shelves my husband created.

The possibilities are endless.

color outside the lines...

Are you getting sick of seeing my practice  photos?  These are one of my favorite art tools stored in vintage metal box.

My Visual Journal

 

It has been a while since  I have had my paints and collage supplies out and after Art & Soul I was determined to start working on some journal projects.  I have had this old silhouette from when I was in Kindergarten sitting around just waiting to be incorporated in my projects.  I took a photo and reduced it  to use as a template to create a couple of pages...

 

The one below is using border techniques from Lisa Kaus who is a delightful artist and teacher in Portland. 

 

I am trying out the new mixed media journal, but think I really prefer my handmade journals with Fabriano paper. Do you have a favorite paper for mixed media?