Look what I found in one of the boxes of orphaned fragments I've been playing with. It's a house and it looks to me like it's in the middle of some flooding waters! I stitched it to larger sheet of handmade paper and listed it in my shop here today. This print, done some time ago, was a collaboration between Johntimothy and me, made in preparation for a visiting artist week somewhere. Since I'm not a printmaker, he handed me an etching plate and said "draw" and then worked with me to make this drawing into an aquatint. We didn't end up using the plate, but several prints were made and he played with adding a screenprint pattern on top of this one. Given the summer we're going through, I was dumbstruck when I came across it!
I've added more fragment pieces this week to the shop....here are a couple of the new ones, but there are more added since I last wrote and a couple still yet to come, so keep your eye on the shop!
Am also experimenting with making tiny abstracted still life paintings on round 1 1/2" and 2 1/2" wooden discs. I have a bunch of them going, but I think it's still too early to share them with you....looking pretty rough around the edges, shall we say. I'm not sure what will become of them....hang on the wall in various arrangements....sort of like a still life of still lifes?! Or perhaps magnets, or pendants (the 2 1/2" ones would be too big for that!)....I just don't know. I'm trying to make something useful and practical, but maybe that's not where they're headed....time will tell!
More money went into rock for the river banks after the big storm last Sunday night. Apparently there were half of the lots that lost enough rock that it was worth it to get the barge crew back up here to do the work. So, we're feeling more secure in terms of bank stability....river bank stability, that is, but less secure in terms of the financial bank stabililty! If you're interested, I'm doing the free shipping again on anything in my shop through the rest of July. Be sure to use the coupon code MISSOURIFLOOD when you check out.
Want to thank all of you again for your warm wishes and unflagging support and good cheer! Have a lovely weekend.
Look forward to seeing the painted discs...
ReplyDeleteWow Patti - spooky. Isn't that an amazing find? It's a lovely piece and I like how you both did a bit and then the screenprint on top finishes it off beautifully!
ReplyDeleteIts hard to be totally happy with the extra rock; when you think about the bank balance; but it's good to know that the banks are being stabilised. Roll on winter I hear you say...
Take care of yourselves, F
P- interesting that you found that forgotten piece of work - premonition indeed. Love the way it has come together with the veil of the overlay. Saddened to hear that you actually need more rock but glad that you are still safe. This flooding just seems to go on and on. Stay dry and safe. Go well and create well. B
ReplyDeleteglad your banks..as in stones! are saferx love your Art work. Stay safe and dry and thinking of you. . xx lynda
ReplyDeleteIt's strange how things come to us from the past - and apparently from the future too! Sorry to hear about all the money and worry going into keeping your home safe and dry. This too shall pass. All the best to you, my dear.
ReplyDeletehappy to see your work . it really does weave into our lives at times ..before we eve know it ~ blessings
ReplyDeleteStitchinglife2....I'm anxious to see those discs too! I'll show you as soon as they are in a state that I feel I can share them! Thanks for the comment....I see you are making some delightful little circles too....I'll have to investigate your blog more!
ReplyDeleteFiona and Barry...thanks for your good wishes. Yes...better rock than no rock!!! This too shall pass...before we know it, autumn will be here and one day the sight of the flooded river will be a distant memory!
ReplyDeleteLynda...thank you for your good wishes and kind words about my work. Keeps my spirits up!
ReplyDeleteGabriella....yes, this too shall pass...and soon I hope. I'm quite weary of thinking about it and talking about it and my dear readers are no doubt sick of hearing about the flood! Thanks for your ever present good cheer!
ReplyDeleteElk....thank you for your comment....yes, interesting how things weave together...does make time seem rather circular!
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ReplyDeleteoLve, LOve, LoVE Premonition of a Flood and the story that goes with it.
ReplyDeleteWhat about tying the discs together like a chain or building a 3D form by stacking them?
Or collaged miniatures framed with paper?
What about cutting them in half or quarters and reassembling them? Boy I love brain-storming. Hope there's a catalyst in there Patti. What about a book, hinged with string or miniature hinges or... !
Struggling with a google bug today; hope you don't catch it in my efforts to communicate.
EBP/Lorraine...you are just full of great ideas! Wonderful to hear what comes from someone who has spent her life working in three-dimensions! Plenty of food for thought here...thank you!! And so glad Premonition of a Flood is a piece you love too! Stay tuned!
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