Stamp Stories, Mixed Media on Paper

I have to admit, 

I was never a big fan of stamps..

the ubiquitous flag..

really did nothing for me..

or old dead guys..

it was only when I saw foreign stamps that

I began to pay attention..

walking ladies..

flowers..

and intricate design

fascinated me..

at first I blacked out the flags and dead guys with black paint..

and used them as small square elements in my design..

which I still quite like to do..

but as the images became more interesting,

I realized that they held meaning and stories..

designed by artists..

to commemorate events..

sent by lovers..

or dear friends..

wanting to connect..

bringing glad tidings and heart wrenching sorrow..

who could resist such tiny symbols of connection?

every stamp tells a story..

in fact each one carries DNA

and that is enough to get you thinking..

so my mind was spinning as I worked on these

last January for 

the Summer issue of 

Sew Somerset..

 and if you have not had

a chance to see

it or buy..

please check it out..

as always, I am so delighted you stopped by

the sweet life..

I will be back soon.. as I am busy in the studio..

and will have much to share..

Ciao, ciao!

Torn Edges and Stamp Stories

well dear readers...

it is always great to find your work

in print..

but 

doubly so when you find your work in

two great issues..

Somerset Studio Gallery

and 

Sew Somerset

my torn edges 

art journal spread was featured in

Somerset Studio Gallery..

and I have to say

that this was a breakthrough 

for me 

in art and collage

as well as 

a personal breakthrough..

sometimes the best way to express oneself 

is in an abstract form..

allowing the shapes and forms 

and color to express

what we feel deeply inside..

and

My Stamp Stories 

article was featured in 

this latest issue 

of 

Sew Somerset

and as soon as I receive the work,

I will shoot some photos for you of each piece...

but this one was a special piece..

As Always, 

I am in great company..

with wonderful artists..

and you can pick up your copies right now

at news stands all over..

I will return shortly with

May journal pages..

so....

C4N!