30 artists...30 days. Spend the month of October with me at The Altered Page to meet the 30 spotlight artists in my book The Mixed-Media Artist: Art Tips, Tricks, Secrets and Dreams from Over 40 Amazing Artists. See them in action in their studios, read their 'quirky' bios written in their own words, see some of their art that led me to invite them to be a part of my book, and hear my story of what they each mean to me. Then click on over to their sites and see what they have to say about The Mixed-Media Artist.
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"I am a sensualist, I love tuning into all my senses. Process, the imperfect, the impermanent and the unfinished sing to me. I am a wabi sabi wannabe.
Along with wood and stones, I stack words. The crunch and scent of fallen golden leaves underfoot makes my heart race. I see madonnas in mud puddles. At dusk, when the sky turns a raspberry cream, the crows call my name.
I wander, gather, collect, arrange and put small treasures in tiny boxes. I make lists and cross things off. I hang out the laundry and watch the light and breeze paint and play. I make gypsy tents in which to drink tea and write poems."
Along with wood and stones, I stack words. The crunch and scent of fallen golden leaves underfoot makes my heart race. I see madonnas in mud puddles. At dusk, when the sky turns a raspberry cream, the crows call my name.
I wander, gather, collect, arrange and put small treasures in tiny boxes. I make lists and cross things off. I hang out the laundry and watch the light and breeze paint and play. I make gypsy tents in which to drink tea and write poems."
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When I think of Elizabeth Bunsen, I think of the name of her blog: Be... Dream... Play... It sums up her essence as a creative free spirit, an explorer of the world around her, a dreamer who makes her dreams come true, and a person who makes the most out of every moment of her life. I spent an afternoon with eb in NYC last year amongst a group of blogging friends and happily realized that her blog persona truly reflects who she is as a person.
I have always been mesmerized by the way eb approaches her creations. She seems to carry with her a never ending curiosity and sense of wonder. So many of us "grow out of" the freedom we typically feel as children making art for the pure pleasure of it. Somehow, eb seems to have held on to this and the resulting art that she creates is infused with color, spirit, and a feeling of joy. I think we would all do well taking a page out of her book.
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When I think of Elizabeth Bunsen, I think of the name of her blog: Be... Dream... Play... It sums up her essence as a creative free spirit, an explorer of the world around her, a dreamer who makes her dreams come true, and a person who makes the most out of every moment of her life. I spent an afternoon with eb in NYC last year amongst a group of blogging friends and happily realized that her blog persona truly reflects who she is as a person.
I have always been mesmerized by the way eb approaches her creations. She seems to carry with her a never ending curiosity and sense of wonder. So many of us "grow out of" the freedom we typically feel as children making art for the pure pleasure of it. Somehow, eb seems to have held on to this and the resulting art that she creates is infused with color, spirit, and a feeling of joy. I think we would all do well taking a page out of her book.
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GIVEAWAY
For every comment you leave in October on one of the 30/30 posts on my blog, you will have that many chances to win a signed copy of The Mixed Media Artist. I will be giving away a total of 3 copies. The more comments you leave, the more chances you have (but only 1 per post please). Please make sure I have a way to contact you. Winners will be announced in early November.
89 comments:
So inspiring!
Be ... Dream ... Play ... May we also add "eat" in there? (Sorry. I shouldn't have read this after midnight when I'm thinking about needing to eat before going to sleep.)
LOVE the colors and the process!
~Linda
eb's work is mesmerizing. so rich in texture and color. thank you for the introduction.
Interesting textures.
Her work has a dreamy quality that I really like. Now I'm off to visit her blog.
You have captured Elizabeth's artistic spirit so beautifully here, Seth. Thank you for sharing the "be...dream...play..." !
Love all the nature elements in Elizabeth's work.
She wrote a really beautiful blog post today about you.
eb is a delight! Queen of the stripeys. There is always a creative buzz at her blog. So glad you are featuring one of my favourite bloggers.
A great Saturday morning find :) Thanks!!!
This is the artist I was MOST interested in reading about! I love her colors, textures and use of natural elements! I have followed her blog and love her art!
" wabi sabi wannabe"!!
Love it! Thanks for bringing this wonderful artist into my life!
oh, thanks for introducing me to Elizabeth. Her work is very inspiring! And her writing!!!
I want to Be...Dream...and Play with Elizabeth. Amazing spirited energy for creating. Jumping over to her site right now!
Elizabeth's work is like a mixed media dream come true on the page! Loved this post, thanks Seth and Elizabeth. x
Love her work! Thank you for introducing be to us!
I have seen and liked Elizabeth Bunsen's work on Pinterest. Thanks for featuring her and giving us more insight into her art and being.
Love her approach to art, an inspiring artist.
Talk about inspiring! I'd love to spend some time with eb just to bask in her creative energy.
Lovely lovely Be Dream Play is how I live my life as well.... I recaptured my inner child and am nurturing her with my art.
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I have followed Elizabeth's work for quite some time now. I love her organic creations. They are so beautiful and mesmerizing. They draw me in with their earthy, rusty feel. Thanks for including her on your 30/30, Seth! Barbara -- bkisrael@gmail.com
Fascinating. Thanks for the inspiration. Slshokler at uwalumni.com.
she is magical and so is her work!
Nice to "meet" you, Elizabeth!!
What an amazing artist and writer!
Very inspirational to me.
Great work
Wow Seth! Another of my favorite artists! Elizabeth's exuberance is contagious and inspiring. I so admire that ability to create with child like abandon!
Olivia
Love her work and her studio too.
Linda
It's so wonderful to be introduced to each artist, and to witness open hearts; yours Setth, the artists and the community
I love Elizabeths work and thoughts. Thanks for the introduction.
I am so excited to follow 30/30. Love it. The Idea and everyone who is and has participated, Thank you.
always admired her work-thanks for featuring her!
I know I'll like the book but will the final exam be Open-Book?
This art really speaks to me. Wish I could see it in person. The textures must be amazing.
Sooo inspired by eb's art. I too am a "wabi-sabi wannabe" It just goes from better to better. Thanks, Seth.
So looking forward to my workshop with EB next year in Oz. te
I Love Elizabeths work and you have created such a lovely post about her here Seth.
Cheers
smiling wide
xox
always
Elizabeth's blog is amazing. Her photography is beautiful and her words are poetry. I wish I could see her art in person and perhaps take her workshop one day.
I'm just blown away by this. I want to learn and learn.
I LOVE Elizabeth. She's able to find the colors BETWEEN colors...and the patience it takes to get there! Great choice, Seth! Laura
Elizabeth - love your thought process with creating art!
I have been following Elizabeth's work for quite some time and just recently have been seeing more of her work when she posts on FB. You are right: it does seem as though she really knows how to have fun with things still...the kind of fun we all had growing up. Only she never fogot how to marval at things that happen in life daily. She is amazing!
Love Elizabeth's work!
Love your letter to Seth! So loving, sweet and generous.
Beautiful, beautiful work.
Love her descriptions of herself and her relationship with her artwork!
Love her rich layers, the translucency and luminosity of her work!
Looking forward to reading your new book, Seth! Congratulations!
Gorgeous work. So inspiring.
I have loved EB and her blog for so long! She truly makes magic.
I love the colors and textures. Beautiful
two of my very favorite symbols seen here: OOO XXX. can't get enough of them! Thanks Elizabeth! dbein@hvc.rr.com
Had to go to her blog after seeing the pictures here... much more satisfying to be able to see larger pics for the detail EB puts into her work... thanks Seth!
I'm a wabi sabi wanna be as well!Love your stuff.
Thanks for putting EB on the list. I so enjoyed following the link to her blog. Her dyed papers and cloth are just wonderful...and the finished works...I'm speechless (and that's rare)
She really creates magic with the little things we all take for granted. Love the textures and all things of naturel.
You have done such a superb job with this post Seth, actually with all of them. I am off to read the rest now. I love EB's work, her words and everything about her!
I just LOVE her!
Thanks for introducing such an amazing artist!
Very interesting work!
I love eb's blog! Thanks for the chance to win!
I found myself looking, then searching. So much texture and color.
Wow- very textured and complex pieces. Beautiful
"...infused with color, spirit, and a feeling of joy. I think we would all do well taking a page out of her book." Totally agree!
I am loving the color and texture of Elizabeth Bunsen, so amazing.
I like Elizabeths style very much. She has a great eye for color combos!
Color and texture are so inspiring to begin with but she takes it to a new level!
"wabi sabi wannabe"-YES! How intriguing her art is!
Elizabeth Bunsen opens new dream doors in your mind and heart with her joyful creations...
eb is one of the first artists I met online, and the first artist I met in real life. She was wandering down the dirt road by her house on the banks of Lake Champlain, with an armful of flowers, headed to meet us as we got off the ferry. She is exactly as you hope she might be when you read her blog and follow her work.
her work is fabulous, I am off to go and see more
I love her work and always enjoy visiting her website.
Love her work!
Wonderful work...textures!
Love her style...I think she is Wabi-Sabi...no wanna be ..is.
EB is a complete Wabi Sabi genious, not a "wanna be"...I love her work, she impresses me so much almost daily. You did great Seth, wow, what an intriguing selection of artists you got here.
XO, Orly
I love Elizabeth Bunsen's art. I am always on her blog studying her stuff and wondering how she made some of the things she has on there. She makes beautiful things.
fay beech
love the textures and softness of her work, so beautiful.
I really admire Elizabeth free-spiritedness. She puts her all into her artwork.
really beautiful work...
Love her blog too
Keryl
Such beautiful interesting pieces - so textured.
love all the texture. very exciting. but love seth best. xoxo
Her art is always so luminescent and fluid. I love her caring spirit.
Elizabeth.... Beth is truly amazing. She is a true artist who finds beauty wherever she looks. I have admired her playful spirit for as long as I can remember. She inspires me to be... to dream... and to play....
I love love love the rusty thing.
What a lovely variety of work. Very inspiring!
There's a daughter in Vermont
Who's art was/is always her wont
Her work spreads as ripples in a pool
I'm included with all saying "it's cool"
She still climbing the mont.
You knew I wrote limerics Beth. I never said they were any good-smile. Love & congratulations, DAD
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