I am so excited to announce my solo exhibition at the Ludington Arts Center! It will be very exciting to see so many pieces in one place. They have a beautiful gallery, and this should be a fun exhibit. I hope some of you are able to visit!
I am back in the studio after moving my mom in. I was able to make this mono-print series this week! And what a relief it is to make anything with all the chaos of moving going on. I am losing my nanny after today, so we will see how my studio will evolve as I figure out my new normal! I will try to make updates when I can!
Thank you all who read this and stay updated with my studio. It really means a lot to have you hear.
This listing is for a 5’’x7’’ artist made mono-print (each one is one of a kind) of my newest rendition of the Monarchs from my Deer painting. These are made using a process where I paint layers of handmade watercolor, and then roll up a relief print. They were printed on wet paper to give the feel of a true watercolor painting. Each one is unique, so expect variation in the colors and design. They are folded as cards, but can be framed as art in a standard 5’’x7’’frame. I also sell them matted so that they will fit in an 8’’x10’’ frame (more of a statement piece).
The standard size comes with an envelope and wrapped in tissue paper. Made with love and my hands.
The full story of the deer
I so believe in omens, whatever name you want to give them. For me, they usually involve animals. And sometimes they come at me in quite dramatic ways, unfortunately. This one happened when I was standing outside my studio in the spring taking a smoke break and enjoying the sun, when a gunshot came out of nowhere. I live in what I would call residential-country. I have an acre and 1/2 of land. There are houses all around and my kids play outside (they were at grandma’s at the time). A police officer then rolls up my driveway to inform me he had just shot and deer on my property. I was taken aback and still in shock. He caught me smoking pot, something that had just become legal in Michigan. So, let’s just put it this way—I didn’t ask questions. The officer left without saying more, and I was left with a body ( I assume the deer had been hit by a car first). I knew I was meant to watch over this deer. This piece was inspired by what I saw over the next few months. I collected fur when that was all that was left, and a few days later an old oak tree fell on where the body was. When I made this piece, I mostly thought about how humans interact with nature. How we impact it with our actions. And how the cycle still wants to happen, even though our impact created a ripple. How fragile nature is. How beautiful and perfect it is. How broken we are.
The deer is made out of the handmade watercolors that I make out of my grandmother’s antique jewelry. It has embedded crystals, moonstones, beads, glass, and a lot of 24k gold. The piece is 3 dimensional. A real cicada husk was embedded and gilded with 24k gold leaf, and the fur of the deer that inspired this piece was used in it, as well. The piece is sealed to protect the organic components.
I had a really hard time getting it together this year! But this is what is happening in the shop. Starting with a small Moon and Firefly release (TOMORROW) November 21st at 7:00. Anything that’s left will be 15% off next week during the Black Friday madness. And then I will FINALLY have a print release for the Deer and the Nest on December 4th!!
These pigment prints are printed on handmade paper that I make myself. They will be shipped in 2 weeks time from ordering. If you need something by a specific date, email me and I will try to speed up the process.
The 11’’x14’ and 17’’x22’’’ are statement pieces! I have to recommend one of those. But I want to make prints affordable, so I have smaller sizes. Please note that detail is lost the smaller the print. This is a limited edition pigment print on handmade paper. Based off of my painting the Nest.
Prints are signed and each one is one of a kind due to the nature of the handmade paper.
Prints can come matted and ready to fit in a standard size frame.
5’’x7’’ / 8’’x10’’ Double Mat
8’’x10’’ / 11’’x14’’ Double Mat
11’’x14’’ / 16’’x20’’ Mat
(New!) 17’’x22’’ /24x36’’ Mat
Statement for the Nest:
First, there was the Deer. A painting that was inspired by an incident that involved a deer that was shot on my property, and the subsequent months that followed, watching the animal return to the earth. When only fur was left, I collected some, but left most of it. The day after I collected the fur, a giant oak tree fell on where the body once rested. Months later, in early spring, the pandemic had started and I spent more than a month inside. Scared. Finally, I forced myself to go outside and explore the woods. And that is when I found it. A bird had made a nest out of deer fur! The Deer’s fur. This piece was inspired by the feelings I had at that moment of discovery.
Using a variety of techniques, I create artworks that explore themes of natural history, historical occurrence, memory, and cycles. My materials are found and handmade—my most precious material is my grandmother’s antique jewelry that I crush and use to make handmade watercolors. This piece also includes rubies, emeralds, 24k gold, deer fur, geodes, and glass.
View the original: https://youtu.be/1aG3WBkRUIk
She was exhibited for several months, and now she is home with me! When I exhibit in a gallery I have to share between 40%-60% with the gallery. Now that she is home with me, I was able to drop the price a bit! I spent 3 intense months on her and she is made with a LOT of 24k gold, gems, and other mixed-media. I have shipped prints of her all over the world, but there is nothing like the original. She sparkles, shines, and glows. She is an experience. Full price includes a frame of your choice, but on sale she comes without a frame.
Statement for the Nest:
First, there was the Deer. A painting that was inspired by an incident that involved a deer that was shot on my property, and the subsequent months that followed, watching the animal return to the earth. When only fur was left, I collected some, but left most of it. The day after I collected the fur, a giant oak tree fell on where the body once rested. Months later, in early spring, the pandemic had started and I spent more than a month inside. Scared. Finally, I forced myself to go outside and explore the woods. And that is when I found it. A bird had made a nest out of deer fur! The Deer’s fur. This piece was inspired by the feelings I had at that moment of discovery.
Using a variety of techniques, I create artworks that explore themes of natural history, historical occurrence, memory, and cycles. My materials are found and handmade—my most precious material is my grandmother’s antique jewelry that I crush and use to make handmade watercolors. This piece also includes rubies, emeralds, 24k gold, deer fur, geodes, and glass.
View the piece in action on youtube: https://youtu.be/1aG3WBkRUIk
I seem to always start and end with a Bumblebee! This is day 100 of My 100 Days of Gold. It is a sweet, elegant, golden painting! Made with handmade watercolors that I made out of my grandmother’s jewels and 24k gold. It comes in a double mat that will fit in a 5’’x7’’ frame.
The Cicadas are emerging! This is day 99 of My 100 Days of Gold. It is a sweet, elegant, golden painting! Made with handmade watercolors that I made out of my grandmother’s jewels and 24k gold. It comes in a double mat that will fit in a 5’’x7’’ frame.
Yes, you know me and my moons! This is day 98 of My 100 Days of Gold. It is a sweet, elegant, golden painting of the moon! Made with handmade watercolors that I made out of my grandmother’s jewels and 24k gold. It comes in a double mat that will fit in a 5’’x7’’ frame.
This is an original painting of a dung beetle. Day 97 of My 100 Days of Gold. It is a sweet, elegant, golden painting! Made with handmade watercolors that I made out of my grandmother’s jewels, a broken geode, and 24k gold. It comes in a double mat that will fit in a 5’’x7’’ frame.
Day 96 of My 100 Days of Gold. It is a sweet, elegant golden painting! Made with handmade watercolors that I made out of my grandmother’s jewels. Adorned with 24k gold leaf. It comes in a double mat that will fit in a 5’’x7’’ frame.
Day 95 of My 100 Days of Gold. It is a sweet, elegant golden painting! Made with handmade watercolors that I made out of my grandmother’s jewels. Adorned with 24k gold leaf. It comes in a double mat that will fit in a 5’’x7’’ frame.
This is an original painting of a dandelion. Day 94 of My 100 Days of Gold. It is a sweet, elegant, golden painting! Made with handmade watercolors that I made out of my grandmother’s jewels and 24k gold. It comes in a double mat that will fit in a 5’’x7’’ frame.
This is an original painting of a mouse. Day 93 of My 100 Days of Gold. It is a sweet, elegant, golden painting! Made with handmade watercolors that I made out of my grandmother’s jewels and 24k gold. It comes in a double mat that will fit in a 5’’x7’’ frame.
I’m gearing up for my next release! That means I am putting what I have on sale up to 50% off! These are all one of a kind pieces that won’t be recreated. Check them out and get them while they are there!
This is an original watercolor painting that was made with my special handmade watercolor paints. It is adorned with 24k gold leaf, and tiny bits of glass. It is encased under glass with copper. It is approximately 1’’x1’’.
It comes with a complimentary gold plated chain.
This adorable little pendant is the perfect artful addition to your winter sweater! It is like carrying a little world with you—a tree, a ladybird (ladybug) and a heart. It comes in a jewelry box—lovely as a gift this holiday season! The ribbon it is on is long enough to fit over your head. Pendant size is less than 1’’x2’’.
This adorable little pendant is the perfect artful addition to your winter sweater! It is like carrying a little world with you—a tree, a butterfly and a heart. It comes in a jewelry box—lovely as a gift this holiday season! The ribbon it is on is long enough to fit over your head. Pendant size is less than 1’’x2’’.
This adorable little pendant is the perfect artful addition to your winter sweater! It is like carrying a little world with you—a tree and a bee. It comes in a jewelry box—lovely as a gift this holiday season! The ribbon it is on is long enough to fit over your head. Pendant size is less than 1’’x2’’.
This is an original watercolor painting that was made with my special handmade watercolor paints. It is adorned with 18k gold leaf, and tiny bits of glass. It is encased under glass with copper. It has an embedded Swarovski crystal. It is approximately 1’’x1’’.
It comes with a complimentary black velvet chain.
This is an original painting of a honey bee. It was made with handmade watercolor and adorned with 23k gold leaf and then encased under glass with electroformed copper. This is an artwork you can wear, or display on the wall. It is approximately 2’’x2’’. It comes with a ribbon that can be adjusted to fit your preferred length.
This is an original watercolor painting of the moon that was made with my special handmade watercolor paints. It is adorned with a moon stone. It is encased under glass with copper that has a black patina. It is approximately 2’’x2’’.
It comes with a complimentary black velvet chain.
This is an original watercolor painting that was made with my special handmade watercolor paints. It is adorned with 18k gold leaf, and tiny bits of glass. It is encased under glass with copper. It is approximately 1’’x2’’.
It comes with a complimentary black velvet chain.
This is an original watercolor painting that was made with my special handmade watercolor paints. It is adorned with 23k gold leaf, and tiny bits of glass. It is encased under glass with copper. It is approximately 1’’x1’’.
It comes with a complimentary black velvet chain.
This is an original watercolor painting that was made with my special handmade watercolor paints. It is adorned with 23k gold leaf, and tiny bits of glass. It is encased under glass with copper. It is approximately 1’’x1’’.
It comes with a complimentary black velvet chain.
I have just been so busy with art fair season. And it is finally over! Yay! That means I will have more time to paint, and write, and do the things I should have been keeping up with. It’s harder than it looks, you guys. I wish I didn’t require sleep. Because then I might be able to get half of what I need to get done, done.
These pigment prints are printed on handmade paper that I make myself. They will be shipped in 2 weeks time from ordering. If you need something by a specific date, email me and I will try to speed up the process.
The 11’’x14’ and 17’’x22’’’ are statement pieces! I have to recommend one of those. But I want to make prints affordable, so I have smaller sizes. Please note that detail is lost the smaller the print. This is a limited edition pigment print on handmade paper. Based off of my painting the Nest.
Prints are signed and each one is one of a kind due to the nature of the handmade paper.
Prints can come matted and ready to fit in a standard size frame.
5’’x7’’ / 8’’x10’’ Double Mat
8’’x10’’ / 11’’x14’’ Double Mat
11’’x14’’ / 16’’x20’’ Mat
(New!) 17’’x22’’ /24x36’’ Mat
Statement for the Nest:
First, there was the Deer. A painting that was inspired by an incident that involved a deer that was shot on my property, and the subsequent months that followed, watching the animal return to the earth. When only fur was left, I collected some, but left most of it. The day after I collected the fur, a giant oak tree fell on where the body once rested. Months later, in early spring, the pandemic had started and I spent more than a month inside. Scared. Finally, I forced myself to go outside and explore the woods. And that is when I found it. A bird had made a nest out of deer fur! The Deer’s fur. This piece was inspired by the feelings I had at that moment of discovery.
Using a variety of techniques, I create artworks that explore themes of natural history, historical occurrence, memory, and cycles. My materials are found and handmade—my most precious material is my grandmother’s antique jewelry that I crush and use to make handmade watercolors. This piece also includes rubies, emeralds, 24k gold, deer fur, geodes, and glass.
View the original: https://youtu.be/1aG3WBkRUIk
She was exhibited for several months, and now she is home with me! When I exhibit in a gallery I have to share between 40%-60% with the gallery. Now that she is home with me, I was able to drop the price a bit! I spent 3 intense months on her and she is made with a LOT of 24k gold, gems, and other mixed-media. I have shipped prints of her all over the world, but there is nothing like the original. She sparkles, shines, and glows. She is an experience. Full price includes a frame of your choice, but on sale she comes without a frame.
Statement for the Nest:
First, there was the Deer. A painting that was inspired by an incident that involved a deer that was shot on my property, and the subsequent months that followed, watching the animal return to the earth. When only fur was left, I collected some, but left most of it. The day after I collected the fur, a giant oak tree fell on where the body once rested. Months later, in early spring, the pandemic had started and I spent more than a month inside. Scared. Finally, I forced myself to go outside and explore the woods. And that is when I found it. A bird had made a nest out of deer fur! The Deer’s fur. This piece was inspired by the feelings I had at that moment of discovery.
Using a variety of techniques, I create artworks that explore themes of natural history, historical occurrence, memory, and cycles. My materials are found and handmade—my most precious material is my grandmother’s antique jewelry that I crush and use to make handmade watercolors. This piece also includes rubies, emeralds, 24k gold, deer fur, geodes, and glass.
View the piece in action on youtube: https://youtu.be/1aG3WBkRUIk
I seem to always start and end with a Bumblebee! This is day 100 of My 100 Days of Gold. It is a sweet, elegant, golden painting! Made with handmade watercolors that I made out of my grandmother’s jewels and 24k gold. It comes in a double mat that will fit in a 5’’x7’’ frame.