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Inspired by this glorious start to spring….. those of you in Ontario will get the underlying sarcasm as it is currently snowing and f’ing freezing outside. I recently received a request for more flowers and although it’s been a long time, and my work has switched gears, I accepted the challenge. I forgot just how challenging it is to be a creative….. sweat pouring off my temple as I stretched my arms to move the flowers through water at just the right speed while by body contorted in order to capture it all at the exact distance which by the way was just slightly beyond my body’s comfort level lol.
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#flowers #water #flowersinwater #abstract #photo #photography #art #photoart
Looking for something to do? Carnegie gallery @carnegie_gallery in Dundas, Ontario is showing their winter bloom exhibit which pairs art with floral arrangements. It’s a great exhibit and the town is very cute and great to walk through. It has a few restaurants where you could grab a bite and then stop by the gallery.
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#carnegiegallery #exhibit #art #artexhibit #datenight
I’ve been prepping for the upcoming one of a kind show and to be honest, despite my best efforts, haven’t spotted much trash. But this morning to my delight, trash was in abundance. Thank you local high schoolers. Introducing the Dr Pepper mini skirt, the newest member of my trashion series.
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#found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage
#original#recycledfashionart #art #trashion #photo #photography #stilllife #surrealism
#drpepper
As one of my cherished followers, Iet me spoil you with an evening to remember. It will be you and me, joined by a handful of talented artists and collectors. We will have wine in hand, treats as well as discuss art abs peruse my collection on @petitesrtshow. So, let me recap. You can win: a seat to the petite art show VIP zoom call with me, artists and collectors on September 20 at 8 pm EST. A gift card for your favourite wine and a treat delivered to your front door. Private access to shop all the artwork before the public. How to enter: you must be following @petiteartshow and tag a friend. For bonus entries tag more friends or art lovers in the comments. Unlimited entries allowed. Each tag needs to be in a new comment. Please note that giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram. By entering, entrants confirm that they are 19+ years of age, release Instagram of responsibility and agree to instagrams terms of use. Contest runs until Sunday September 16, 2923 at 1 pm and winner will be contacted by the end of sunday September 17.
So many of you have been asking for a coke trashion piece and I think I finally found one thanks to the local baseball league who left this gem for me to find.
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#found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage
#original#recycledfashionart #art #trashion #photo #photography #stilllife #surrealism #coke
I have a collection of trash that I have been sorting through (something I never thought I would say ) but I absolutely love how this trident wrap skirt turned out……
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#found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage
#originalart #art #trashion #photo #photography #stilllife #surrealism #recycledfashion
Big Mac’monroe dress. I saw this Big Mac wrapper during a rainstorm. It reminded me of Marilyn Monroe’s iconic photo in the white dress but initially I thought it was too disgusting and too wet to pick up so I walked on…..only to run back and pick it up. It has sat on my dining room table for months waiting for the perfect legs.
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#found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage
#originalart #art #trashion #photo #photography #stilllife #surrealism #recycledfashion
Starbucks skirt will be available next weekend at the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair at Nathan phillips square July 7-9. Hope to see you there.
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#toaf #found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage
#originalart #art #trashion #photo #photography #stilllife #surrealism #recycledfashion
I’m prepping for the artist project which if you don’t know is a huge art show that takes place in Toronto in April. So, I am in the midst of getting things ready for that…but am still working away at my trashion series (which btw I will be showing at the artist project). Skate boarding pez shorts…
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#found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage
#originalart #art #trashion #photo #photography #stilllife #surrealism #recycledfashion
Last week on recycling day it was so windy and all the recyclables were scattered throughout the neighbourhood. Then it snowed and covered up most of it. But, over the last few days the snow has melted to reveal a surplus of trash. I have found some gems like this love note to “Julia”. I picked it up and put it in my pocket. It dried in my pocket into a perfect skirt shape hiding her name. Julia….wherever you are, someone loves you!!!!!!
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#found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage
#originalart #art #trashion #photo #photography #stilllife #surrealism #recycledfashion
While we were in Dublin, my son wanted to go to see all things Connor McGregor. We visited the Black Forge pub to see what all the hype was about hoping we might actually see Connor. We didn’t but visiting his pub was fun. The boys were able to sit in his throne like armchair, hold a championship belt and have their photo taken with it, and sampled a black forged stout. I couldn’t resist bringing home one of the napkins.
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#found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage
#originalart #art #trashion #photo #photography #stilllife #surrealism #recycledfashion
It was a rainy day in Dublin. We were crossing a busy intersection and I spotted this very worn and repetitively run over can of Tennessee whiskey cola and even though onlookers, my family included, looked at me like I’d lost my mind. I spun around on my heels and back tracked to pop this beauty in my pocket. The edges were raw and it cut a hole in my jacket pocket but worth it, in my humble opinion.
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#found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage
#originalart #art #trashion #photo #photography #stilllife #surrealism #recycledfashion #tennesseewhiskey #teneesseewhiskycola
When we were in London, I think we had breakfast at Pret a manger almost every morning. A quick yogurt and granola cup and we were good to go!!! Couldn’t resist grabbing these discarded sugar packs
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#found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage
#originalart #art #trashion #photo #photography #stilllife #surrealism #recycledfashion
While we were in London we stumbled upon the Rolling Stones flagship store….it was such a great interactive experience and I couldn’t resist buying a t shirt or two 😉. I squeezed the bag into my luggage and loved the shape it took as a result. Reminded me of a groupie so I had to pair it with sequin boots. I’m pretty sure this one will be a permanent fixture in my house. And while we are at it, someone recently asked me why I photograph this series on white and my answer is they are created to be grouped together so on white it is quite seamless to pair whichever images are your favourites and they will look fabulous.
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#found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage
#originalart #art #trashion #photo #photography #stilllife #surrealism #recycledfashion
I just got back from a trip to London and Dublin and am excited about all of the trash that I collected lol!!!!! I found this on Regent street which is a bustling street with tons of shopping and was completely packed on Christmas Eve but there was so much energy in the air…… I saw this on the ground. It was wet from the rain and I put it in my pocket. My son was horrified that I picked it up lol. So worth the soaked through pocket!!!!
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#found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage
#originalart #art #trashion #photo #photography #stilllife #surrealism #recycledfashion
When I saw this bag on the ground literally beside the garbage can it brought me back to my childhood. Digging through the patty mix and stacking them on my fingers. I had no idea that you could buy a bag of them.
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#found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage
#originalart #art #trashion #photo #photography
This one is a tribute to the one and only “dirty bird”. Not sure how it got this nick name…..it’s really Swiss chalet, although I’ve heard that there is an actual dirty bird in the city, so I guess I can’t say one and only but, to me it will always be the dirty bird
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#found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage
#originalart #art #trashion #photo #photography
Admittedly this was one of my eww-ier finds but worth it in the end. It was raining during my walk and from the corner of my eye I spotted her….she was soggy and wet and had left overs inside but I picked her up, dried her off and here she is in all of her glory.
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#found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage
#originalart #art #trashion #photo #photography
A&W a line skirt….when I saw this fry container I almost didn’t pick it up just because of its size….it almost didn’t fit in my jacket pocket lol. My husband had gotten quite good at ignoring my garbage picking habit…..now he just shakes his head subtly and continues walking on
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#found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage
#originalart #art #trashion #photo #photography
When I saw this pack of Popeyes candy sticks I wasn’t sure if I could make it work let alone if I was willing to pick it up because it was a bit ewwww…. But I’m so glad I did. It is very nostalgic. I remember when I was young thinking I was so cool “smoking” one of these. This one just might make it to my wall
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#found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage
#originalart #art #trashion #photo #photography
Everyday I walk past the highschool and I am delighted by the trash they leave behind. This @mcdonalds fries container is so perfect in so many ways. I love my husband’s reaction when I see a gem…..insert eye roll and smirk.
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#trash #trashion #fashion #mcdonalds #mcdonaldscanada #photo #art #photography
When I saw this Pokémon card I knew I had to turn it into a pencil skirt. It brings me back to when my boys were young and obsessed with Pokémon and I knew so many of them but then they would evolve and I would be lost. My boys used to get so frustrated that I couldn’t keep up lol……..,
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#trash #pokemon #pokémon #pokemoncards #fashion #recycle #photo #photoart #art
I saw this Melitta coffee can on top of a sewer on my walk. I almost didn’t pick it up because I was only half way through my walk and the thought of carrying it along with a pop bag and holding the @thatdoodvictornewman leash was a bit much at 8 in the morning but soooooo worth it.
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#trash #recycle #art #photo #photography #photoart #fashion
Not everyone is going to love your art. And that’s ok. I used to take it as a personal rejection. After all as artists we put our heart and soul into our craft and when someone doesn’t like the end result it can feel very personal. I love this quote from the book Art and fear…”but while others reactions need not cause problems for the artist, they usually do. The problems arise when we confuse others priorities with our own.” As an artist you learn lessons over and over again and wanting to be understood is a basic need of all humans…. Creating art just to please others is limiting and so stifling…. Been there done that…. Being true to yourself although difficult at times really is what’s it’s all about. The right people will make connections to your art and just because they haven’t found you yet doesn’t dismiss your status as artist…all that really matters is whether or not you are making progress in your art and thoroughly enjoying the process. The right audience will come along. Sometimes though they have their own timeline. Enjoy the journey
I’m putting the final touches together for this year’s Artist Project. It’s been a hot minute. I forgot just how much work goes into planning for these shows. Can’t wait to see this one framed!!!! Working on a title…..”school crossing” or “sugar rush”. What do you think?
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Hold onto what makes you happy!!!
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What I love most about being an artist is the freedom to create. I have been embracing being creative without perfection. Using different mediums and bringing them together is new and fun. This piece is one of my favourites from my new work. “ Happily ever after “
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#photography #art #photobasedart #new #happy #photoart
Even bad days have happy moments…..
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It’s been a hell of a long time since I felt like creating. And then something as simple as a shopping bag inspired me to get back at it…….
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Robert Frost said, “Two roads diverged in a wood and I - I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” When have you taken the road less traveled in your life?
For me, I started on an unconventional path when I began my adult life. I went to university, got two degrees and worked as an occupational therapist. But it didn’t feel right no matter how hard I willed it to. My inner voice said that this is not your path and I quit. But I had no plan. Two kids, a mortgage and student loans and no plan. Doubters told me I should stay in my stable career, but I needed something else. So instead of giving up, I put one foot in front of the other and walked the path of uncertainty anyway.
Now, many years later, I’m so grateful I took a chance on the road less traveled. It’s not always easy but like Robert Frost said, it really has made all the difference!
Now tell me… when have you taken the road less traveled in your life?
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#mylife #folllowyourheart #myjourney
I am a minimalist at heart and love the simplicity of a single flower.
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Excited to see this series printed…. Thinking super modern framing???? Thoughts???
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One of my favourites so far. Which one do you like best?
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Flowers are my inspiration at the moment but you know me, I couldn’t just photograph a flower. So, when one of my galleries asked me to create a new water series, I decided that I’d give flowers and water a try.
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Seems fitting to post these images with the rainy forecast.
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A few weeks of experimenting and I am loving the results.
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Another image in my yet to be named new series. Thank you to everyone who suggested titles. I’m still collecting titles and will include all in the finals selection process.
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Trying to choose a title for this series of work. Any suggestions?
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Admittedly I have not been creative lately. It comes in short waves that I jump aboard because I fear they won’t return. These waves give me energy. They excite me and remind me that even though I wear many hats, this is the hat I am meant to wear.
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Flowers seem to be my thing right now. Inspired by the work of @warrengrossman a painter and @amanda_arcuri a photographer, I used water to create an abstract painterly feel to this collection.
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I felt like letting go today and seeing where my digital pencil would take me. Strokes were loose and carefree. With everything going on in the world I was feeling down. I have to admit I have been feeling stuck. So today was just about letting go. Not worrying about the outcome. Not striving for perfection or preconceived notions of what the result should be.
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Inspired by this glorious start to spring….. those of you in Ontario will get the underlying sarcasm as it is currently snowing and f’ing freezing outside. I recently received a request for more flowers and although it’s been a long time, and my work has switched gears, I accepted the challenge. I forgot just how challenging it is to be a creative….. sweat pouring off my temple as I stretched my arms to move the flowers through water at just the right speed while by body contorted in order to capture it all at the exact distance which by the way was just slightly beyond my body’s comfort level lol.
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#flowers #water #flowersinwater #abstract #photo #photography #art #photoart
Looking for something to do? Carnegie gallery @carnegie_gallery in Dundas, Ontario is showing their winter bloom exhibit which pairs art with floral arrangements. It’s a great exhibit and the town is very cute and great to walk through. It has a few restaurants where you could grab a bite and then stop by the gallery.
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#carnegiegallery #exhibit #art #artexhibit #datenight
I’ve been prepping for the upcoming one of a kind show and to be honest, despite my best efforts, haven’t spotted much trash. But this morning to my delight, trash was in abundance. Thank you local high schoolers. Introducing the Dr Pepper mini skirt, the newest member of my trashion series.
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#found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage
#original#recycledfashionart #art #trashion #photo #photography #stilllife #surrealism
#drpepper
As one of my cherished followers, Iet me spoil you with an evening to remember. It will be you and me, joined by a handful of talented artists and collectors. We will have wine in hand, treats as well as discuss art abs peruse my collection on @petitesrtshow. So, let me recap. You can win: a seat to the petite art show VIP zoom call with me, artists and collectors on September 20 at 8 pm EST. A gift card for your favourite wine and a treat delivered to your front door. Private access to shop all the artwork before the public. How to enter: you must be following @petiteartshow and tag a friend. For bonus entries tag more friends or art lovers in the comments. Unlimited entries allowed. Each tag needs to be in a new comment. Please note that giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram. By entering, entrants confirm that they are 19+ years of age, release Instagram of responsibility and agree to instagrams terms of use. Contest runs until Sunday September 16, 2923 at 1 pm and winner will be contacted by the end of sunday September 17.
So many of you have been asking for a coke trashion piece and I think I finally found one thanks to the local baseball league who left this gem for me to find.
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#found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage
#original#recycledfashionart #art #trashion #photo #photography #stilllife #surrealism #coke
I have a collection of trash that I have been sorting through (something I never thought I would say ) but I absolutely love how this trident wrap skirt turned out……
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#found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage
#originalart #art #trashion #photo #photography #stilllife #surrealism #recycledfashion
Big Mac’monroe dress. I saw this Big Mac wrapper during a rainstorm. It reminded me of Marilyn Monroe’s iconic photo in the white dress but initially I thought it was too disgusting and too wet to pick up so I walked on…..only to run back and pick it up. It has sat on my dining room table for months waiting for the perfect legs.
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#found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage
#originalart #art #trashion #photo #photography #stilllife #surrealism #recycledfashion
Starbucks skirt will be available next weekend at the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair at Nathan phillips square July 7-9. Hope to see you there.
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#toaf #found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage
#originalart #art #trashion #photo #photography #stilllife #surrealism #recycledfashion
I’m prepping for the artist project which if you don’t know is a huge art show that takes place in Toronto in April. So, I am in the midst of getting things ready for that…but am still working away at my trashion series (which btw I will be showing at the artist project). Skate boarding pez shorts…
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#found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage
#originalart #art #trashion #photo #photography #stilllife #surrealism #recycledfashion
Last week on recycling day it was so windy and all the recyclables were scattered throughout the neighbourhood. Then it snowed and covered up most of it. But, over the last few days the snow has melted to reveal a surplus of trash. I have found some gems like this love note to “Julia”. I picked it up and put it in my pocket. It dried in my pocket into a perfect skirt shape hiding her name. Julia….wherever you are, someone loves you!!!!!!
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#found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage
#originalart #art #trashion #photo #photography #stilllife #surrealism #recycledfashion
While we were in Dublin, my son wanted to go to see all things Connor McGregor. We visited the Black Forge pub to see what all the hype was about hoping we might actually see Connor. We didn’t but visiting his pub was fun. The boys were able to sit in his throne like armchair, hold a championship belt and have their photo taken with it, and sampled a black forged stout. I couldn’t resist bringing home one of the napkins.
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#found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage
#originalart #art #trashion #photo #photography #stilllife #surrealism #recycledfashion
It was a rainy day in Dublin. We were crossing a busy intersection and I spotted this very worn and repetitively run over can of Tennessee whiskey cola and even though onlookers, my family included, looked at me like I’d lost my mind. I spun around on my heels and back tracked to pop this beauty in my pocket. The edges were raw and it cut a hole in my jacket pocket but worth it, in my humble opinion.
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#found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage
#originalart #art #trashion #photo #photography #stilllife #surrealism #recycledfashion #tennesseewhiskey #teneesseewhiskycola
When we were in London, I think we had breakfast at Pret a manger almost every morning. A quick yogurt and granola cup and we were good to go!!! Couldn’t resist grabbing these discarded sugar packs
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#found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage
#originalart #art #trashion #photo #photography #stilllife #surrealism #recycledfashion
While we were in London we stumbled upon the Rolling Stones flagship store….it was such a great interactive experience and I couldn’t resist buying a t shirt or two 😉. I squeezed the bag into my luggage and loved the shape it took as a result. Reminded me of a groupie so I had to pair it with sequin boots. I’m pretty sure this one will be a permanent fixture in my house. And while we are at it, someone recently asked me why I photograph this series on white and my answer is they are created to be grouped together so on white it is quite seamless to pair whichever images are your favourites and they will look fabulous.
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#found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage
#originalart #art #trashion #photo #photography #stilllife #surrealism #recycledfashion
I just got back from a trip to London and Dublin and am excited about all of the trash that I collected lol!!!!! I found this on Regent street which is a bustling street with tons of shopping and was completely packed on Christmas Eve but there was so much energy in the air…… I saw this on the ground. It was wet from the rain and I put it in my pocket. My son was horrified that I picked it up lol. So worth the soaked through pocket!!!!
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#found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage
#originalart #art #trashion #photo #photography #stilllife #surrealism #recycledfashion
When I saw this bag on the ground literally beside the garbage can it brought me back to my childhood. Digging through the patty mix and stacking them on my fingers. I had no idea that you could buy a bag of them.
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#found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage
#originalart #art #trashion #photo #photography
This one is a tribute to the one and only “dirty bird”. Not sure how it got this nick name…..it’s really Swiss chalet, although I’ve heard that there is an actual dirty bird in the city, so I guess I can’t say one and only but, to me it will always be the dirty bird
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Admittedly this was one of my eww-ier finds but worth it in the end. It was raining during my walk and from the corner of my eye I spotted her….she was soggy and wet and had left overs inside but I picked her up, dried her off and here she is in all of her glory.
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A&W a line skirt….when I saw this fry container I almost didn’t pick it up just because of its size….it almost didn’t fit in my jacket pocket lol. My husband had gotten quite good at ignoring my garbage picking habit…..now he just shakes his head subtly and continues walking on
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When I saw this pack of Popeyes candy sticks I wasn’t sure if I could make it work let alone if I was willing to pick it up because it was a bit ewwww…. But I’m so glad I did. It is very nostalgic. I remember when I was young thinking I was so cool “smoking” one of these. This one just might make it to my wall
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Everyday I walk past the highschool and I am delighted by the trash they leave behind. This @mcdonalds fries container is so perfect in so many ways. I love my husband’s reaction when I see a gem…..insert eye roll and smirk.
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When I saw this Pokémon card I knew I had to turn it into a pencil skirt. It brings me back to when my boys were young and obsessed with Pokémon and I knew so many of them but then they would evolve and I would be lost. My boys used to get so frustrated that I couldn’t keep up lol……..,
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I saw this Melitta coffee can on top of a sewer on my walk. I almost didn’t pick it up because I was only half way through my walk and the thought of carrying it along with a pop bag and holding the @thatdoodvictornewman leash was a bit much at 8 in the morning but soooooo worth it.
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Not everyone is going to love your art. And that’s ok. I used to take it as a personal rejection. After all as artists we put our heart and soul into our craft and when someone doesn’t like the end result it can feel very personal. I love this quote from the book Art and fear…”but while others reactions need not cause problems for the artist, they usually do. The problems arise when we confuse others priorities with our own.” As an artist you learn lessons over and over again and wanting to be understood is a basic need of all humans…. Creating art just to please others is limiting and so stifling…. Been there done that…. Being true to yourself although difficult at times really is what’s it’s all about. The right people will make connections to your art and just because they haven’t found you yet doesn’t dismiss your status as artist…all that really matters is whether or not you are making progress in your art and thoroughly enjoying the process. The right audience will come along. Sometimes though they have their own timeline. Enjoy the journey
I’m putting the final touches together for this year’s Artist Project. It’s been a hot minute. I forgot just how much work goes into planning for these shows. Can’t wait to see this one framed!!!! Working on a title…..”school crossing” or “sugar rush”. What do you think?
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Hold onto what makes you happy!!!
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What I love most about being an artist is the freedom to create. I have been embracing being creative without perfection. Using different mediums and bringing them together is new and fun. This piece is one of my favourites from my new work. “ Happily ever after “
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Even bad days have happy moments…..
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It’s been a hell of a long time since I felt like creating. And then something as simple as a shopping bag inspired me to get back at it…….
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Robert Frost said, “Two roads diverged in a wood and I - I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” When have you taken the road less traveled in your life?
For me, I started on an unconventional path when I began my adult life. I went to university, got two degrees and worked as an occupational therapist. But it didn’t feel right no matter how hard I willed it to. My inner voice said that this is not your path and I quit. But I had no plan. Two kids, a mortgage and student loans and no plan. Doubters told me I should stay in my stable career, but I needed something else. So instead of giving up, I put one foot in front of the other and walked the path of uncertainty anyway.
Now, many years later, I’m so grateful I took a chance on the road less traveled. It’s not always easy but like Robert Frost said, it really has made all the difference!
Now tell me… when have you taken the road less traveled in your life?
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I am a minimalist at heart and love the simplicity of a single flower.
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Excited to see this series printed…. Thinking super modern framing???? Thoughts???
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One of my favourites so far. Which one do you like best?
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Flowers are my inspiration at the moment but you know me, I couldn’t just photograph a flower. So, when one of my galleries asked me to create a new water series, I decided that I’d give flowers and water a try.
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Seems fitting to post these images with the rainy forecast.
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A few weeks of experimenting and I am loving the results.
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Another image in my yet to be named new series. Thank you to everyone who suggested titles. I’m still collecting titles and will include all in the finals selection process.
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Trying to choose a title for this series of work. Any suggestions?
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Admittedly I have not been creative lately. It comes in short waves that I jump aboard because I fear they won’t return. These waves give me energy. They excite me and remind me that even though I wear many hats, this is the hat I am meant to wear.
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Flowers seem to be my thing right now. Inspired by the work of @warrengrossman a painter and @amanda_arcuri a photographer, I used water to create an abstract painterly feel to this collection.
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I felt like letting go today and seeing where my digital pencil would take me. Strokes were loose and carefree. With everything going on in the world I was feeling down. I have to admit I have been feeling stuck. So today was just about letting go. Not worrying about the outcome. Not striving for perfection or preconceived notions of what the result should be.
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