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 thingmaker. I create. I layer. I teach. I paint. I swim. I alter metal. I assemble.
I cry. I shop for old tools. I collect dead bees. I go junking. I collect rocks. I plant things. I pick things up off the ground & use them in my art.
I love music. I go to estate sales. I go for long bike rides. I travel. I take naps. I love what I do & I have fun doing it! I am a thingmaker."
I cry. I shop for old tools. I collect dead bees. I go junking. I collect rocks. I plant things. I pick things up off the ground & use them in my art.
I love music. I go to estate sales. I go for long bike rides. I travel. I take naps. I love what I do & I have fun doing it! I am a thingmaker."
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I love the 'quirk' that Leighanna brings to her art -- and I mean that as a big compliment. She describes herself as a thingmaker and I think that description fits perfectly. The things she creates are unique and special, and have personalities all their own. She is a wizard with creating patina on metal. Perhaps in another life she had been an alchemist, turning ordinary metal into treasured gold. That is exactly what she does with her art today.
Leighanna is a tireless teacher, generously sharing her techniques and talent with the many other artists who take her classes. I uniformly hear raves about her workshops. She and I have crossed paths on the teaching circuit and have had a chance to spend time together at a number of different art retreats. She couldn't be nicer and is such a genuine person. I am already looking forward to the next time we get a chance to hang.
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I love the 'quirk' that Leighanna brings to her art -- and I mean that as a big compliment. She describes herself as a thingmaker and I think that description fits perfectly. The things she creates are unique and special, and have personalities all their own. She is a wizard with creating patina on metal. Perhaps in another life she had been an alchemist, turning ordinary metal into treasured gold. That is exactly what she does with her art today.
Leighanna is a tireless teacher, generously sharing her techniques and talent with the many other artists who take her classes. I uniformly hear raves about her workshops. She and I have crossed paths on the teaching circuit and have had a chance to spend time together at a number of different art retreats. She couldn't be nicer and is such a genuine person. I am already looking forward to the next time we get a chance to hang.
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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.
42 comments:
That's the best fun I've had for ages...looking through Lleighanna's 'things'. Happy to see more about her in your book.
Oh real beauties, every and each one of them...
And what amazing things she makes!!
I like The Thingmaker's list of what she does! ;)
You have found the most interesting artists, Seth. I so look forward to your book. 'The Thingmaker' ...her things are so cool.
Adore her, want to study with her!
This was pleasure to read this! Thank you :-)Beuatiful pieces of art, love them all!
Lovely series, lots of inspiration from various artists! :)
Interesting wors, but few words. I guess the work speaks for itself!
such a raw beauty to her work......very interesting indeed :)
she is a think maker. she could of been a mage also :) wonderful creative life and art so full of passion
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susan s
It must be so hard for her to like...take a walk and not come home with a sack of goodies she found along the way. What an awesome artist!!!
what a great THINGMAKER she is?!
wow!
I have been a fan of Leighanna's for a long time. In fact, the first class I ever took at an art retreat was with her. I think the second was too. We made things.
I love that. Thing Maker. Perfect.
I love Leighanna's quirkyness and the fact that she's a fellow bee collector! And I thought I was the only one.
I actually got to see some of her art "live" in a gallery in Madrid NM some yrs ago-very cool in person.
I love her description in talking about herself. Quite appropriate for the thibngs she creates. Wonderful.
I love her art!
I think Leighanna's art is fascinating!! Wish my brain would work that way! Hugs! deb
Raw beauty in these things. I truly love her description of herself and how she creates. Very happy to meet her here.
I'm a quirk, but I have managed to tackle assemblage art yet. Her work is fascinating!
A wizard thingmaker!!! Brilliant! Patsy from
HeARTworks
i loooove her work! aloha, angi in hana
I love that Leighanna calls herself a "Thingmaker." Her quirkiness is delightful. I, too pick up things as I walk; could be anything from a broken earring to stuff leaning up against (or inside!) a dumpster. Making things is something that gives me great satisfaction.
I took a class with Leighanna at last year's CREATE in NJ, and loved every minute. The art she had on display during class was amazing!
A kindred spirit for sure!! All my pockets are loaded with treasures when I return home! I could get lost in her work!
I love how this post is written with such whimsy! She truly seems like a thing maker!
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Love Love Love Leighanna's quirky "things". Amazing.
Bookmarked!! I'm in love! From one magpie to another!
Rock On Vintage Parts:) would LOVE to take her class..Thanks Seth..Laura
Quirky work indeed, very fun!
Leighanna's work is a wonder...I love her Birds Gone Wild class and have it on my list to take at some point.
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i have to find you leighanna and take a class or ten from you. love your art so much. xox
Absolutely LOVE Leighanna's work...whimsical and fun...thanks for sharing her work with us...
Creative sense of humor+imaginative art making!
Very interesting and thought provoking artwork. I love how she titled herself a "thing" maker! I too believe that one cannot take oneself too seriously all the time! Love her work.
Love her work, would love to take a class with her!
You can tell that Leighanna loves what she creates!
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Beautiful artwork
This is another artist I can relate to and want to learn more about!
Interesting work. A very unique style.
i totally agree -- leighanna turns things into gold! i have been a long-time (albeit quiet) fan of her work. she is simply amazing, that amazing "thingmaker" lady!
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