What's New In the Studio: UPDATES

WHY I DON'T HAVE STRAWBERRIES!
8 x 10 collage on wood 

-August 31, 2025

It is hard to believe that the summer is nearly over; the kids are going back to school, my afternoon swims with my 10 year old grandson are coming to a close. Some of the early trees are turning color, and evenings are cooled by open windows and fans instead of air conditioners. 

The summer was one of moving slowly in the heat. In June we housesat on Cape Cod for a week, where I started my love affair with creating collages of birds and wildlife combined with hand printed and painted papers. Paper and paint are my forte, and I found the perfect use for the myriad of antique bird /floral and other images that I have collected over the years. The base of the collage consists of my hand made papers, which are then collaged with antique images.  The 1/2" thick wood panel is finished on the sides and  can be wired and hung, or else framed. I have yet to order frames for them but SOON!

I applied for a residency in Truro at the Castle Hill/Edgewood Farm for the last two weeks in October. I am thrilled to say that I got it, and will be on my own for two weeks creating- no family, no chores save for making sure I eat. I have never experienced this before as my life has been mother, wife, grandmother, housekeeper, gardiner, part time chef. My husband is a good cook, and he helps with everything, but when I am here at home, there are many distractions, so I am looking forward to what I create in this environment.


We are into the month of open studio on the 20/21st; I am  designing cards, finishing up collages, framing etc. I will post the details and the map when I receive them mid month.

Hope you all had a wonderful summer, and I will be back when I have more to update.