Thursday, May 19, 2011

sneak preview

my dustbowl series


pencil and ink sketches; coffee + tea stained papers


salvaged wood for a future canvas

Here's a sampling of the art I've been working on and plan to officially unveil next month once school is out for both daughters. Sketching, painting, natural dyes/colorants....each have brought me happiness.

7 comments:

  1. I am so excited to see the "reveal" of your work. I love the art born from your soul, and Mandy I am truly happy that you found your creative place.

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  2. Thank you for all your support! I'm tickled to see how close I am to the colors of the time -- check out these newly released great depression-era color photographs: http://www.businessinsider.com/great-depression-color-photos-2011-5#

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  3. Those photos tell interesting stories. Wow, what a find. Thanks for the link, really enjoyed them.

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  4. I cannot wait to see your dustbowl series!! Is that a tent I see? Truly, I am so eager and excited for you!

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  5. Thank you Julie! Yes there is a tent in there...and a few people (portraiture is outside my comfort zone but necessary for the subject matter). All in all it feels great to push myself creatively. So grateful for your support. Cheers!

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  6. OH MY GOSH!!!!! I want to see these! Mandy! You are incredible. I really can't wait! Will they be for sale?

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  7. Sweet Rikkianne -- thank you for these uplifting words. I hope to list them later this month (it's a busy one with school still in session for the girls). I do you you like! Cheers!

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