Continuing our journey through recent art events in NYC, this past weekend I ventured to Frieze New York. 190 galleries from 30 countries brought their finest contemporary and modern art to "the tent" on Randall's Island. Yesterday I shared work from Hannelore Baron, my favorite at the fair. Today is more of a general share.
A view from the outside
A view from the inside
The grey floors and the white walls, ceilings and booths were a sharp contrast to the color coming from a number of galleries
And the award for the biggest artwork - literally - goes to Robert Therrien at Gagosian for his bigger than life folding table and chairs priced at $1.5 million.
Of the many benefits of living in NYC, being able to see an endless array of artwork of all kinds is high on the list for me. This past weekend, I had the pleasure of going to Frieze New York. 190 galleries from 30 countries brought their finest contemporary and modern art to "the tent" on Randall's Island. I will be sharing some of my finds on the blog this week and wanted to start with a favorite: Hannelore Baron. In her words: Everything I've done is a statement on the, as they say, human, condition... The materials I use in the box constructions and cloth collages are gathered with great care. The reason I use old cloth and boxes is that the new materials lack the sentiment of the old, and seems too dry in an emotional sense. And in fact, compared to the majority of work at Frieze which was full-on contemporary, cutting edge, and quite new, Baron's work has a soul and depth which speaks to me. Loudly. I will let it speak for itself.
I often get asked if I have online workshops that share my techniques, especially by those people who are unable to join me for a live workshop. My favorite part of teaching is the creative energy that develops when a group of artists are together learning and making art. So I have primarily focused on in-person classes and have never gravitated toward making an online course.
But - and there is always a but - for quite some time I have worked with F+W Media and have a catalog of video workshops that are available as downloads and as streams. Some are also still available as actual DVDs but - and there is that word again - my sense is that this format is not long for this world.
For those of you who may not be familiar, here is a bit of a review of some of my video workshop available at Artists Network.
This 124-minute long workshop video focuses on techniques for creating paint layers in mixed media art. Step-by-step I demonstrate multiple approaches to paint application including ombre effect, blackout technique, translucent layering, subtractive splatter, brayer basics and more.
Here is a preview...
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10 TECHNIQUES FOR MIXED MEDIA ARTISTS
This is available now as an immediate download or streaming
video. A limited number of DVD copies are also available.
In this 118-minute long workshop video, I demonstrate 10 varied techniques that can be easily integrated into your mixed media art. Some may be familiar to you while others are likely to be new. Just a few of the techniques include heat embossing, fiber layering, color staining, photo altering, and debossing.
Based on my 52 Card Pickup live workshop, Card Play: Mixed-Media Techniques for Small Works of Art is 96 minutes of creative fun.
In this workshop, I demonstrate how to turn a deck of playing cards in to a year-long art journal. You will learn, step-by-step, a series of mixed-media layering techniques involving gesso, paint, ink, stamping, stenciling, collaging and more. The focus is on creating dynamic layers, loosening up, and creating without thinking. With Card Play, you will always be dealt a winning hand.
Based on my Collage Camp live workshop, Seth Apter's Top 10 Collage Principles, this video is 119 minutes long and filled with ideas and techniques for your collage and other mixed-media work.
In this workshop I share 10 principles to bring your collage to the next level and help you move forward if you feel stuck while creating. We start by creating a reference manual complete with 10 mini-collages, each of which demonstrates one of the core principles. Next you will learn a fun, layered painting technique to create unique background for your collage. All the steps are put together as we then create a collage together and review finishing touches to further enhance your artwork.
Based on my Photo Op live workshop, Photo Play: Techniques for Altering Photos with Paint and Ink, this video is filled with 91 minutes of artful techniques.
Take your photos out of your phone and take them to a new level. This workshop introduces a series of subtractive techniques to prepare the surface of you photographs and add texture and pattern to the images. This is followed by demonstrations of additive techniques, where we hand-color our photos using watercolor paints, dye inks, and water-based pens and markers. The focus then shifts to integrating these photos into your art. After an introduction in how to create and alter die cuts, we put it all together by creating a dimensional and layered journal page where your photo is the star.
Based on my For Your Eyes Only live workshop, The Altered Book: 10 Mixed-Media Techniques contains 95-minutes of instruction on all things book making.
You will learn to make a handmade book from scratch using repurposed book covers and paper. This is a no-sew binding that allows you to bind single sheets into what appears to be a traditional bound book. You will see how to make a binding bar that is the basis for the book and create multiple interactive pages with doors, windows, flaps, and more. I will demonstrate a paper quilting technique to add a dynamic and complex background to your pages and also talk about using dimensional objects to embellish your cover. This class is suitable for both beginning and more seasoned book artists.
Have you ever been stuck while working on your art because you thought you might ruin it by adding another layer? Does over-thinking bring out your inner critic and limit your willingness to take creative chances?
In this 1-hour webinar from June 2016 that was hosted by the peeps who bring you Cloth Paper Scissors magazine, you will learn mixed-media layering techniques to enhance the depth, complexity and power of your work. This webinar features a recording of a PowerPoint presentation and a demo video.
Discover how to push yourself and your art further by letting go and creating without thinking. I share tips to help you become more comfortable out of your comfort zone by not getting attached to your work, trusting the process, and taking creative risks. My mantra is, You're only one layer away from magic, so grab your paintbrush and tune in. Magic awaits!
Today I am guesting on StencilGirl Talk - the blog from StencilGirl Products. Rather than creating artwork, I decided to share four easy techniques to raise the bar on your stenciling:
Check out the post for additional directions and to find 2 helpful tips for each technique. And grab those stencils and pounce!
It has been so exciting to see what all you creative people out there are doing with Baked Texture, my new embossing powder for artists from Emerald Creek. My hope with these powders was that people would find non-traditional ways to use them. And you haven't disappointed. Here are some of the beauties I have come across online this week. Click each link to see more...
Jenny used Chunky Rust to create this textural tag. And in the technique video that follows, she shows how to use Tim Holtz's new Distress Resist Spray to create the effect.
Have a look at this dimensional, textural, and layered background that Amanda created with Patina Oxide, Deep Sea, Ancient Amber, Dirty Sand and Chunky Rust.
She also used Vintage Beeswax on the center circle focal point.
