Blog Feed: Visual Influence

After running The Eclipse Gallery for the last couple years, we are closing our doors due to a variety of reasons, which mostly come down to the fact that Algoma just isn’t the right location for us. So, we are moving back to the Madison area ( > read more

365 Jars

Published on 2011-05-07 07:36:07

Well, my 365 project has bitten the dust — I guess trying to do one with a newborn is pretty impossible! But check out this great 365 project by Kirsty Hall — she makes art jars and then leaves them for people to find, I love it! > read more

Evidence of Difference Day 18

Published on 2011-01-18 11:09:38

Condense (1-18-11) See entire series Artist statement > read more

Evidence of Difference Day 17

Published on 2011-01-17 18:54:15

Only You (1-17-11) See entire series Artist statement > read more

Evidence of Difference Day 16

Published on 2011-01-16 15:31:56

Tension (1-16-11) See entire series Artist statement > read more

Artist of Influence: Jung-Yeon Min

Published on 2011-01-16 10:35:54

I recently discovered this artist via Synaptic Stimuli and I can’t get this work off my brain. Min’s paintings are surreal yet soft, ethereal yet rugged. I want to live in this world. Her artist statement: The main characteristic of my wo > read more

Evidence of Difference Day 15

Published on 2011-01-15 17:19:18

Plarn Tent (1-15-11) Evidence of Difference is a series of 365 daily posts about what I do or see or think or create every day that contributes to difference in this world. Being normal is scary. This is proof that Iā€™m not. Vis > read more

Curating: The Milkweed Project & Other Flawless Fibers

Published on 2011-01-15 11:38:05

I’m in love with my current show at The Eclipse Gallery, if I do say so myself. Fiber art is near and dear to my heart, thanks to Alison Gates, who was my textiles professor in college at UWGB. She really introduced me to the whole craft as art > read more

Contribute ā€“ 100 Million Knitted Stitches

Published on 2011-01-15 08:09:28

via Craftivism Did you know that there are 100 million women missing in this world? When I came across this statistic, I couldnā€™t believe it. The facts tell a different story. If you take the natural distribution of male/female, there are 10 > read more

Evidence of Difference Day 14

Published on 2011-01-14 12:09:07

I Want to Lay Here Forever (1-14-11) This image is of The Milkweed Project, a textile/fiber installation that is part of the current exhibition at The Eclipse Gallery. Evidence of Difference is a series of 365 daily posts about what I do or see or th > read more

Evidence of Difference Day 13

Published on 2011-01-13 14:17:09

Growth (1-13-11) Evidence of Difference is a series of 365 daily posts about what I do or see or think or create every day that contributes to difference in this world. Being normal is scary. This is proof that Iā€™m not. Visit the Evidence of Differ > read more

Etsy Wednesday: New Shop

Published on 2011-01-12 17:13:18

This week is a shameless self promotion — I’ve started a new Etsy shop where I am selling a variety of art and craft supplies for cheap. I’ve been collecting so many materials for years, and I just don’t have the room for this > read more

Evidence of Difference Day 12

Published on 2011-01-12 17:02:07

9 minutes (1-12-11) Evidence of Difference is a series of 365 daily posts about what I do or see or think or create every day that contributes to difference in this world. Being normal is scary. This is proof that Iā€™m not. Visi > read more

Evidence of Difference Day 11

Published on 2011-01-11 18:57:59

Changing Table (1-11-11) Evidence of Difference is a series of 365 daily posts about what I do or see or think or create every day that contributes to difference in this world. Being normal is scary. This is proof that Iā€™m not. > read more

Evidence of Difference Day 10

Published on 2011-01-10 16:24:53

I finished (1-10-11) Evidence of Difference is a series of 365 daily posts about what I do or see or think or create every day that contributes to difference in this world. Being normal is scary. This is proof that Iā€™m not. Vis > read more

Evidence of Difference Day 9

Published on 2011-01-09 16:36:48

Box of Old Faucets (1-9-11) Evidence of Difference is a series of 365 daily posts about what I do or see or think or create every day that contributes to difference in this world. Being normal is scary. This is proof that Iā€™m not. Vis > read more

Evidence of Difference Day 8

Published on 2011-01-08 13:23:14

Old Photo and Love Letter Found in Wall (1-8-11) So, along with today’s post, I have to share the story of this photo and letter. My husband Brandon found these by accident when he looked up and saw a crack in the wall, and the corner of > read more

Brain Void ā€“ New Work

Published on 2011-01-08 09:47:45

I’ve noticed a reoccurring theme in my artwork lately – I’ve been drawing heads that have holes or voids in them. I’ve been doing this and not even noticing it. A recent painting: watercolor on paper, about 8″ x 10″ > read more

Evidence of Difference Day 7

Published on 2011-01-07 16:50:16

Found My Lost Moleskine (1-7-11) Evidence of Difference is a series of 365 daily posts about what I do or see or think or create every day that contributes to difference in this world. Being normal is scary. This is proof that Iā€™m not. Visit the Ev > read more

Inspiration: The 3 As of Awesome ā€“ TED talk

Published on 2011-01-07 13:13:35

Well I have to admit that I’ve been in a low mood lately. January is never the easiest month for me. This TED talk really snapped me out of it and made me realize that we only have a short time here on Earth and I need to appreciate the small t > read more

Flickr Friday: Lichenscapes

Published on 2011-01-07 09:43:02

T, originally uploaded by knitalatte11. I’ve been visiting Resurrection Fern a lot lately — I feel really inspired and connected to the work that she creates and her posts. Today she has posted these amazing lichen macro photographs. Head > read more

Evidence of Difference Day 6

Published on 2011-01-06 16:55:40

Dyeing (1-6-11) Evidence of Difference is a series of 365 daily posts about what I do or see or think or create every day that contributes to difference in this world. Being normal is scary. This is proof that Iā€™m not. Visit the Evide > read more

Artist of Influence: Vivian Maier

Published on 2011-01-06 10:25:52

I came across this blog via Lauren Beacham and was really blown away. Vivian Maier was a street photographer in Chicago from the 1950s to the 1990s. She was completely undiscovered and destined for obscurity until her negatives were acquired at an au > read more

Crush: Jack White

Published on 2011-01-06 09:34:29

Make a guitar!!! I’m totally doing this, as soon as I get an amp. Love it. > read more

Evidence of Difference Day 5

Published on 2011-01-05 16:15:05

I Wish You Could Hear the Sound (1-5-11) Evidence of Difference is a series of 365 daily posts about what I do or see or think or create every day that contributes to difference in this world. Being normal is scary. This is proof that I > read more

Etsy Wednesday: Finds of the Week

Published on 2011-01-05 09:58:43

Here are a few of my favorite finds on Etsy this week. Enjoy! The Gathering (detail) by kingmini Circus Sideshow Gaff: The Feejee Mermaid by PilousPercilla Automne 4 by aliette > read more

Evidence of Difference: Day 4

Published on 2011-01-04 16:55:10

Ice Daggers and Throw Pillows (1-4-11) Evidence of Difference is a series of 365 daily posts about what I do or see or think or create every day that contributes to difference in this world. Being normal is scary. This is proof that Iā€™m not. > read more

Art Collected 2010 ā€“ Part Four

Published on 2011-01-04 10:01:34

As I was saying in Part Three, you can collect art without a huge budget. Along with that, you can also collect art without any money exchange at all. I’ve actually acquired some great pieces this way over the last few years. Here are a few way > read more

Evidence of Difference: Day 3

Published on 2011-01-03 14:11:57

Trapped (1-3-11) Evidence of Difference is a series of 365 daily posts about what I do or see or think or create every day that contributes to difference in this world. Being normal is scary. This is proof that Iā€™m not. Visit the Evidence of Differ > read more

Evidence of Difference: Day 3

Published on 2011-01-03 14:11:57

Re-Design

Published on 2011-01-03 08:06:15

Head over to my portfolio website and let me know what you think. I spent the better part of yesterday re-vamping the site in order to avoid cleaning my house. Yes, I just did this a couple months ago, but I’m kinda obsessive with my websites, > read more

Re-Design

Published on 2011-01-03 08:06:15

Evidence of Difference Day 2

Published on 2011-01-02 13:50:58

Dinosaur Paint Skin (1-2-11) Evidence of Difference is a series of 365 daily posts about what I do or see or think or create every day that contributes to difference in this world. Being normal is scary. This is proof that Iā€™m not. Visit the > read more

Evidence of Difference Day 2

Published on 2011-01-02 13:50:58

New Work: Every Bit of Blue is Precocious

Published on 2011-01-02 10:46:13

#2 in my Gertrude Stein quotation series. 9″ x 12″, Watercolor and archival Ink on Paper You can buy the original on my Etsy Or a print on my Society6 View series on Flickr > read more

New Work: Every Bit of Blue is Precocious

Published on 2011-01-02 10:46:13

#2 in my Gertrude Stein quotation series. 9″ x 12″, Watercolor and archival Ink on Paper You can buy the original on my Etsy Or a print on my Society6 View series on Flickr > read more

Evidence of Difference Day 1

Published on 2011-01-01 13:22:46

Iā€™ve wanted to do a ā€once a day for a yearā€¯ post for about 3 years now, but never thought of a concept original or interesting enough to commit to it. So as the New Year was coming up, I asked myself, what do I do every day that is different fr > read more

Evidence of Difference Day 1

Published on 2011-01-01 13:22:46

Art Collected 2010 ā€“ Part Three

Published on 2011-01-01 09:52:28

Who says that collecting art has to be expensive? Whether you look in an unexpected place, buy a print instead of the original, or just get lucky — keep your mind open and it will only improve your collection and enhance your life. Even if the > read more

Art Collected 2010 ā€“ Part Three

Published on 2011-01-01 09:52:28

My Work: Gertrude Stein Series

Published on 2010-12-31 11:52:49

I’m currently working on a series of paintings/illustrations based on excerpts from the writing of Gertrude Stein. I recently read and was inspired by her work Tender Buttons. The first in my series is A Yellow Color. Buy a print here Or the or > read more

My Work: Gertrude Stein Series

Published on 2010-12-31 11:52:49

Flickr Friday: Your Best Shot 2010

Published on 2010-12-31 10:24:16

Our friends at Flickr have recently created a group where members can only share one photo — their best shot of 2010. It actually surprises me how boring a lot of the shots are (there is not one, but two, photos of Starbucks cups). However, a s > read more

Flickr Friday: Your Best Shot 2010

Published on 2010-12-31 10:24:16

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