All posts by Ahrtgal

"The Gift Within the Chaos"

“The Gift Within the Chaos” –Celebrating the opportunities present in any difficulties. Reworking a slightly-less-than-satisfactory painted background brought this piece to life. Muslin, painted, stamped with original handmade stamps, acrylic paints, fabric pens, hand stitching, original stoneware clay embellishment.  In stained wooden frame.  

"Spirit House"

“Spirit House” – Where does your creative spirit live?  An exhibit of folk art houses made from scrap materials inspired me to explore where my spirit might live if it had a “house.”  Watercolor and various other papers, acrylic paint washes, machine and hand stitching, foam core, printed text, original clay embellishments.  In stained wooden…

"Heat"

“Heat” – Evoking sensation with color.  This started as an experiment with color and layering stamps.  It begged for hand-stitching. Muslin, acrylic paint, colored pencil, multiple original handmade stamps, machine and hand stitching, porcelain buttons.  Sewn onto stretched canvas painted with acrylics and brush pens.