Elegant Decay

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Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Time is Flying!

Can it be March already? Winter gives me the opportunity to stay indoors and work each day in my art room. I've done more vintage pattern frames and shadow boxes and I have started working with vintage sheet music.

Sunday, December 31, 2017

A Busy and Successful 2017

2017 has been a year of learning and growth.

I volunteered to help some friends with their gift shop and gallery in Boscobel and it was an eventful 7 months. I learned how to build a website. I learned more about marketing and promotions. And I learned how hard it can be sometimes to work with close friends. I met many great people while volunteering at the shop and during the workshops we conducted. And during the 8-10 hours a week that I worked in the shop as a salesperson was able to have lunch and hang out with my Mother each week. I parted ways with the shop in August.

I made an important connection during my time at the Boscobel shop that led me to a new venue to showcase and sell my artwork. Starting in August I began selling my artwork in Prairie du Chein at a wonderful shop called The Planted Tree and Gallery. I also sell antiques and collectibles along with my art. It's been a successful collaboration and I am excited that so many people get to see my work.

My artwork has evolved this year so much and I have learned new skills and techniques. There is no one thing that I do, but my baby doll art is still my favorite! I usually have 3-5 projects at one time in progress in my art room and it get a little chaotic!

I'm looking forward to 2018. I have some new ideas I want to try out and am hoping to do another show of my work at a local venue. Stay tuned!

Monday, November 6, 2017

New Artwork w/ Vintage Patterns

I discovered a new type of art project and I'm having lots of fun with it... Using vintage dress making patterns in Shadow boxes, frames and collages.

Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Monday, October 2, 2017

Scissors and Lace

I completed a new piece this afternoon, "Scissors and Lace." Black and white shadow photography in a recycled frame.

Tuesday, September 12, 2017

September is Halloween Eve

Some of my baby doll Elegant Decay is showing up in the Planted Tree Gallery & Gifts in Prairie du Chein, WI. More baby doll art is in production. It's my favorite time of year!

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Fresh Artwork

Elegant Decay is now exclusively sold at the Planted Tree Gallery in Prairie du Chien, WI