I received my BA from Ohio University. I was lucky enough to dive into my studio art classes with some of the best artists around (OK, I may be a little biased but really; best artists, PERIOD). The faculty at OU thrived on making their mini artists question, critique, lose their mind, & question their art some more. Until they felt that they may truly die from lack of conceptual ideas, much less the manifestation of these ‘ideas’. I graduated in 2011, with a handful of paintings that were good enough to throw on a website. I’ve spent my time since college focusing less on conceptual ideas & more on the materials in hand. While discovering what my materials can do for me, I find myself never being able to fight the urge to add more color & texture. I’ve given up on fighting this urge and now embrace it. I continue to find new ways to manipulate the paint & manifest my ideas. I encourage you to take notice to the variation in color, value, texture & movement in my art. These paintings are simply abstractions of everyday life, feelings & concerns. They’re inspired by my surroundings & are focused far more on the materials than the message.

Monday, December 19, 2011

DIY Christmas Gifts

HELLO!

I don't know about you, but I am in a christmas FRENZY... doing tons of last minute DIY christmas gifts. Here are a couple gifts that I have put together that have turned out wonderfully. Hopefully I will post more photos in the next couple of days of the rest of my christmas DIY gifts as I finish them! :) All of these gifts were between $6-$10. Sorry for the low quality of photos, they're from my not-so-smart phone!

 The beads and silver filled wire I bought at Beads n' Things in Athens, Ohio. They are a wonderful source for socially responsible gifts, and they have uber amounts of jewelry supplies and beads! The best hidden secret of Ohio.
Bird's nest charm... I chose the amount of eggs (beads) based upon the amount of children or grandchildren the giftee has :)


These candle holders are going with a diffuser set as a gift. Candle Holders: Walmart @ $0. 97/each
Close up of candle holders with ribbon design taped to them
FINISHED! The diffuser to the left I made on a pottery wheel, filled it with skewers I cut to size, and I am providing a BIG bottle of diffuser oil. This cost a total of $10! :)
They look so lovely in the dark! I am so excited to see these in my sisters living room! :)
Not sure if this is for anyone, or I might keep it for myself.. but this is simply water color on 9x12 canvases. You can do ALOT with a little paint. canvas, and creativity! :)

Hope you guys have enjoyed this post, and if I don't post before Christmas, I hope you all have a wonderful holiday and spend your time wisely with your closest friends and family. 

Peace&Love.
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