I haven’t disappeared from the blog world. Not yet, anyway!
Recently I finished a set of seven collages for the 12th International Collage Exhibition and Exchange due in March. Dale Copeland from New Zealand is the organizer – kudos to her for making this event possible and past events successful! I hope to see many of the same artists I have read about in this year’s exchange.
Here’s a sampling of my work to be exchanged:
Beauty of the Eye
Fertile Soil
New Mexico Tribute
Looking at these now, I can critique them all day long – I didn’t use enough materials, I had too much white space, the composition was not balanced, et cetera – but the point is that I tried. I tried and I learned…that I want to do this again!
And you had better not disappear from the blog atmosphere. That would make me very lonely person. I, for one, thought your collages were all extremely well thought out and put together. After all, I watched you fuss over and over as to how they should be.
Well… You tried and I’d say it was a huge success!!! Too much white space? Not at all!! I think white space is essential in a collage — it gives “resting space” or “dramatic pause” or can frame the interest nicely. That’s just my opinion anyway. ;-p. I usually forget to include white space and think my collages are too *busy* and *overwhelming* like the talk inside my brain… oh well. We’re all our own worst critic… so glad you want to do it again!!! Congratulations, you WIN!!! Love you!
Hi Jan’ice! So glad to see you have another blog! I think you did a fine job with your collages. I love them. I, like Lori, think your white space is on the money, something I tend to forget (the white space). The white space adds balance and tends to highlight the other elements. I think we are our own worst critics and I go through the same process when I finish a project. I do the would’ve, could’ve, should’ve game. Congratulations & well done, my friend! Hugs, Julie X0X0X
I love how collage can mean different things to different people! One of the best things about collage work is collecting or just finding little things that could otherwise become lost in the world and giving them a home again. It’s obvious that each of your artworks tells a story – something that you are so good at, Janice. Thanks for sharing a part of your creative journey and I hope to see more, more, more!
Hi there,
I’ve just started reading your blog and it’s awesome. I can relate to your love of art – creativity is the most healing thing in my life.I hope you’ll check mine out too (I only started recently). The blog is called Loving with Chronic Illness (www.lovingwithchronicillness.blogspot.com). I was diagnosed with Spondylitis when I was 16 and I’m 24 now trying to live the best life possible while being in chronic pain. I’d love if we could link up
All the best,
Maya