Friday, November 4, 2016


i painted a series of faces using backgrounds that

i painted with a solid acrylic color





this week i attended a friends collage class.

the theme was landscapes.




this is the view i see on my daily walks.

i have painted it, drawn it, sketched it 

but have not been satisfied with the outcome





i did like the results of the collage.






another view along the same walk.





and the collage.  






a friend sent this to me on her trip along the 

 california coast to big sur.  i have been along this 

spectacular drive many times so could almost feel

the curves in the road, the roaring ocean, the craggy 

rocks. 






the collage.






another big sur photo.






i almost felt like i was along for the ride!



i visited the uncommon threads exhibit at 

the fowler gallery at ucla.  here are a few 

pieces for your enjoyment.  



























thank you for your visit! 

i enjoy your comments and feedback on my weekly posts.

today i am linking to paint party friday where an inspiring 

group of fellow artists post their weekly work.



rare view of catalina island this week




do you have any weekend plans?

i plan to attend several at events and will share next week.
















7 comments:

  1. Your collage landscapes are so beautiful! A real sense of involvement with the scene. I love them. I enjoyed the visit to the museum from your photos!! Have a nice weekend..

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  2. Hi June, I am glad that you enjoyed the landscapes and museum visit. Thank you for visiting. Have a lovely week!
    ~~ Irene

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  3. Wow! What a post!......all the way from portraits to landscapes to photography and exhibits. I smile whenever I look at your work. So fun to not only see your work but know you. :-)

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  4. Lots of beautiful creativity here ~ lovely works yours and others ~ thanks,

    Wishing you a lovely week with lots of fun of your choosing ~ ^_^

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  5. Irene, your post is full of such wonderful and varied art works. Thanks for your comments on my blog. I do not mind if you use my scenes to do your art. The original scene came from thefrugalcrafter.blogspot.com and I don't know it she actually drew it or got it from somewhere else. However, my rendition was hand drawn by me so I think it is fine for you to use. I sure don't mind.

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  6. I think the beach collages are particularly successful - lovely sense of texture/colour. I saw some great 'stitchery' in London this week (whole show brilliant): wall-size woven hangings to designs by William Kentridge. Exhibition called Thick Time at the Whitechapel Gallery - take a look.

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