In this class we will be working with alot of different elements to create 4 projects. We use wire, thread, paint, fabrics, collage and vintage ephemera to create unique pieces of art. I am constantly experimenting with different materials and in this class I show you some of my new experimentations.

I show you how to grid out a figure and draw with pencil for shading that will then become and element in and abstract collage piece. I demonstrate with my stencils from Stencil Girl how to make a vestment which will be incorporated with a portrait. I work with wire and fabrics to created some very unique wings which can stand alone or incorporate in other pieces such as the figure collage. I also create little portraits that I stitch to make a grid which has all kinds of possibilities. I give you the the tools and want you, the student, to take those tools to make your own unique projects.

I experiment with some new supplies, Distress Inks and Distress Oxide Inks by Ranger for some interesting effects. These pieces can be incorporated into the collage.

The main piece I work on a wood panel and layer with fabric and papers to start. I just keep adding to that with collage, lots of collage of figures to work with the larger drawn figure that we worked on. This is a very tactile piece and another one of my favorites. Enjoy!