Drawings

Couple of drawings of the dead insects and plants that I collect. It has become such a habit that my son and boyfriend now bring me dead insects they find as well :). I have quite a growing collection, which means many more drawings ahead! I love doing these studies because of the practice with detail- I have never been much of a "still-life" person (though I greatly appreciate them in other's art), always getting bored. But I find that with the details and challenges of decaying plants and insects that I am continuously fascinated...

Collages

Three collages (out of about 56, I think) that I have recently made. These are some of my favorite series to work on because of the spontaneity and process of discovery they involve to make. It is like finding little treasure to share with others. I find the pieces of wood and bark, etc and mixed media items while on lovely walks and I get to comb through thrift stores and old books for imagery- so much fun!