Paintings by Suanne Summers
On Sunday I was lucky enough to spend the afternoon at my friend Jana Freeman’s Way Art Yonder Studio for one of her monthly open studio days. I met Jana at my school, first we were friendly colleagues then mischievous friends, and now she is living the Dream running her own art studio and hosting incredible workshops with Mixed Media artists the world over…
Here is a sample of the work I was “curiousing” on on Sunday ( yes, I am making up this word). Most of the vibrant work I photographed is by Suanne Summers, then there is the dreamy stitch/ fabric art of Shelley Watkins and the layered collages of Krista Jarrard. Jana, the studio owner, can be seen completing one of her exquisite pieces. This is my Art tribe, comprising of Carla Bange who could not make it this time.
Paintings by Suanne Summers
Collage in progress by Krista Jarrard
Jana in the process of assembling one of her captivating mixed media works on small square canvases, painted black.
This cool collage is by a sweet lady from Minnesota (!) . I will find out her name 🤔[[[[[[
Above, Jana and her regal ring touching one of Shelley’s distressed samples of fabric. She uses a process involving peroxide to “ eat through” the fabric. We named this “ Dickensian Orphanage, or the street urchins.”
Here is more of Suanne’s work:
What can I say, these ladies have been at this a long time and I need to up my game and get back to my collages instead of collecting drawerfuls of materials (but if I say so my self I have lots of exciting materia prima from my travels).
But first I want to finish my “flower portrait”- here is the work-in-progress ( which will include poetry and mixed media). The
The original was GORGEOUS, made for me by a very special person who ” painted” my portrait with handpicked flowers. {swoon}
Thank you Jana!
I will soon be back under the portico with my bags 😉
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Lovely recap, Miti! My heart is full with gratitude and happiness that you found your tribe here in my studio. It’s exactly as I wished for!
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Dearest Jana- i know you read me and you know my struggle to find the space and time for art working full time. What you provide are retreats for one’s soul!
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