Hey, my East Coast Peeps, I will display two commando photozaics at Attleboro’s Flower Show! But don’t wait as this is just a long weekend exhibition and a quick chance to see and procure one of my fabulous works of art, with no shipping costs!! How awesome is that?
“In Celtic Mythology the silver birch tree is sacred and symbolizes new beginnings and protection.” This quote speaks to me and helping me understand why I love Birch trees and my Irish Heritage. This image was taken at Jay Cooke State Park in February 2012 just a few months before this region received an unprecedented amount of rain in a 24-hour period; forever changing the landscape of this park.
Mixed medium- fine art photography meets fine craft mosaiced stained glass frame
17.5×13.5×1
$3899.00
Forest of Birch
Wolf n Bear
Some people come into our lives and quickly go, some stay for a while, leaving footprints on our hearts and we are never the same- by Flavia Weedn. This image reminds me of the ones that left their footprints on my soul.
Mixed medium- fine art photography meets fine craft mosaiced stained glass frame
Both images come matted and framed in a black metal frame sized 16×20 (frame).
Danger
Walking along Mississippi River Road in Saint Paul, Minnesota I found this sign warning me of the appending Danger of the cliff’s edge. I first thought this sign needed to heed its own warning, but more profound thoughts went to COVID and civil unrest while living in Minnesota; how as a society we are failing one another. Simple gestures of kindness towards others seemed something of the past being replaced with a “me” civilization with extreme views laced with violence instead of using words and basic respect for one another, knowing that we can agree to disagree and still live in peace. I believe we are all here to help raise each other up when we fall giving each other the support we need while dealing with life circumstances.
Pallet Mountain
Pallet MTN
My soul was itching to get out and wonder; but instead of looking to natural landscape, a nudge from the universe to photograph industrial landscapes. I wanted to bring attention to human consumption and waste of our natural resources. What is man trying to do here? Create a mountain of trash for the gods? Or is it paying respect to Mother Nature trying to recycle what was taken from her? What do you see?
It’s a steamy Monday morning here in Cabin Country, Minnesota. At first glance, this looks dreary, but find the peace this dew-covered window gives. Mother Nature grabs my attention again and gives me something to see that I haven’t paid attention to in the past. I give thanks for simple blessings like this image. I find beauty in the storm; I find my inner peace.
Sample works: Orange watercolor, Yellow Gerbera Daisy, Hint of Gold, Gateway to Racepoint Beach, and Beach Life.
Orange Water colorYellow Gerbera DaisyHint of GoldGateway to racepoint matte lessBeach life
Commando Photozaic – artwork statement
My award-winning Photozaics are inspired by where Van Gogh’s textures meet Ansel Adam’s simplicity near the intersection of Bob Ross’ healing vibes. This technique is a labor-intensive multi-step process and starts with my journey into nature; recording the landscapes that spark my eye whether it be rolling hills or a babbling brook. After modifying the composition, I take the print and head to the stained-glass shop to find matching colors. I cut the glass by hand by taking smaller shards and placing them in a rock tumbler to remove sharp edges while larger pieces are sanded by hand and assembled in the frame. Grouting finishes the artwork allowing the detail of each cut glass shape to add texture to my art. I call commando, is liberating for me because it’s liberating to see the photo in sync with the frame, with no boundaries separating these two mediums from dancing: just beautiful fluid flow.
There’s a difference between pretty and beautiful. When someone is pretty, they have a good appearance, but when someone is beautiful, they shine from the inside out. – by Rishikajain.
Autumn is Summer’s last party celebrating a colorful season, so step outside and participate in Mother Nature’s gorgeous grand finale! For me, it’s like the trees are excited to shed the old in a colorful magical way; getting ready for their much-needed hibernation to rejuvenate and start fresh coming spring.
Commando photoziac artwork series statement:
My award-winning Photozaics are inspired by where Van Gogh’s textures meet Ansel Adam’s simplicity near the intersection of Bob Ross’ healing vibes. This technique is a labor-intensive multi-step process and starts with my journey into nature; recording the landscapes that spark my eye whether it be rolling hills or a babbling brook. After modifying the composition, I take the print and head to the stained-glass shop to find matching colors. I cut the glass by hand by taking smaller shards and placing them in a rock tumbler to remove sharp edges while larger pieces are sanded by hand and assembled in the frame. Grouting finishes the artwork allowing the detail of each cut glass shape to add texture to my art. This series I call commando, it’s liberating to see the photo in sync with the frame no boundaries separating these two mediums from dancing: just beautiful fluid flow.
CheeBah I am writing these stories of our adventures and wanted to share with you how I decided to bring you into my life. It started with Uncle Kevin bringing home Bigsley( a Bow Tie Black Great Dane), and Uncle Tommy bringing home Bandit (a mixed pup with a little bit of everything). These were known at Aunties Boys, and I would spoil them every time we gathered and Grandma and Grandpa’s home for the holidays. Then I realized I wanted a furbaby and started researching what kind of Pup I needed. Due to my condo restrictions on dog size, I chose the Corgi breed. After a lot of searching and finding the right breeder, I came across your mom Mia, and dad Dakotah. Funny looking back on it now, but your mom picked me and knew she had the perfect baby for me. So, I put money down before you were born and patiently waited for you to enter this world. You got your mom’s ears, markings, and love of people; from your dad, you got his head, smile and OMG you are my best friend to anyone that came to our home.
Bandit and Bigsley- AKA Aunties Boys
CheeBah- Daddy Dakota- Mommy Mia
CheeBah your name came from a few places; I loved the movie Sand Lot my favorite phrase in the movie was, “You are killing me, smalls!” and my love of my Boys – Bigsley was a large dog, Bandit, and a medium-sized so why not a small dog. I googled Welsch for Small Dog and Chia Bach is the original spelling of your name, but Uncle Kevin kept calling you Chewbacca, so I changed the spelling to CheeBah making it easier for people to pronounce. Well to my surprise CheeBah is known as a herbal that people wrap up to smoke and relax from daily stresses. It took me six months to realize this and laughed at people’s expressions when I told them your name. I don’t look like a herbal smoker.. LOL
The great news just keeps pouring in! I have two more works accepted into the Cabin Art show just minutes from my home!
Accepted works:
End of Day
Sunsets are proof that no matter what happens, every day can end beautifully by Kristen Butler- Go out and be one with Mother Nature; allow her to show you we are all one with the universe. So, fill your heart with beautiful images that keep your Soul’s light shining bright! End of Day reminds me of a symphony, where all participants flow in harmony and my camera is the composer- one of the best gifts given to me from nature.
Beach Life
Life is like an Ocean or in this case a Great Lake; sometimes it can be calm, rough waves, gorgeous blue waters, or jet black with white caps but at the end of the day it is always beautiful. Simple views like this help me recharge my soul, releasing creativity like endorphins after a workout so I can share my visual art to the world.
It’s official, I have studio space at Solar Arts Building, 2nd-floor #205. I share this space with fabulous painters, and I just love the art community here at Solar. If you want to learn more about events at Solar, please follow them on Instagram or check out the events section on the website.
Next Event Purple Rain Open Studio June’s 1st Thursday, 2nd floor studios will be open and I will be in attendance, so stop by and say hi and check out my new digs.
