THREE FACES OF BEAUTY

Time for another contest
 I'm currently having a contest to

win a print of this painting ,and

other goodies. I'm looking 

for a title. Name will be drawn
thru a random number generator on March 7th.
   If you'd like to play please come to my Facebook

@ this link for more information ;-)
There was a winner
The title for this painting is
Three Faces of Beauty

300lbs watercolor paper,gouache, acrylics

pencil,collage 

This was a fun piece to create.

Non representational.

FEELING FREE 'Original'

This is a 24" x 30" mixed media painting on watercolor paper.
Two girls flying a kite in the fall. Some collaging;-)
Poetry on the left reads:
With A Sweet Inland Murmur
The landscape with the quiet of the blue sky

And Heart Flowers
A fish bird peering, absorbing,translating
Let the winds be free
Into a pleasure
Of Tender Joy

ORIGINAL AVAILABLE
Send me a message if interested!FF

Lola and her Teddy Rabbit

Lola and her teddy rabbit;-) on 140lb 100% cotton watercolor paper.

 I first drew in pencil, then when over with Koh I Noor black 

drawing ink with fine watercolor brush. 

Mostly in watercolor. Some collage on the the side.
This is done in beautiful watercolor pad ,which 

I purchased yesterday @ Opus Art Supplies in Vancouver.

She Saw With The Eyes of Love;But wasn't always understood

"She saw with the eyes of love; but wasn't always understood" is a collage , journal entry. A bit more sombre than my usual paintings. I saw a young man today walking on the street as I was driving home,pan handling.
I rolled my window down,and gave him a dollar. Oh my the glow, and life that came on his face with a toothless smile.
He said" Happy New Year, and Good Luck". I wished him..all the luck myself at that moment..hoping he would be ok.

Last minute recycling ideas !

Running behind..busy week..no more wrapping paper!
Here's two ideas using a handled paper handbag, and handmade paper;-)
Have fun and be creative..
A personal touch always feel so good and satisfying, and also ooak.;-)
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The first one I simply made a collage on the front, used tissue paper ,golden snowflakes, silver stars, stamping, decorating until I was happy  for an xmas theme.
I also wrapped a decorative ribbon around the handles, and tied at the base of handle.
Bought some gorgeous tissue paper at one of my favorite store here in Vancouver called 'Urban Source', an Alternative art material store.http://www.urbansource.bc.ca/ (a place to surely visit if your in Vancouver;-))
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For the second one I used some handmade paper (which I had), folded in half to length. I wanted  re: gift then sewed it .Once done , I opened it so the seam would be in middle. Folded the bottom, approx. an inch, than sewed across.
For the top I used little red mini eyelets all around, and laced a golden ribbon thru it and voila..now time to fill it with your gifts
As an alternative you could use regular packaging paper, and also decorate it ;-)
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These two are for my sister and niece ;-)

Another Sweet Whimsical Angel!

I haven't found names yet for my Angel Collages; but do enjoy creating them.
This is approx. 9" x 11 1/2 ". Created the collage, embellished, fused beeswax,
and crackle on collage and edges.
The collage was glued on blue cardstock, and used 7 mm double side tape
on the borders, and embossed with gorgeous Zing embossing powder.
Check out the little dragonfly on the window, and tiny black eyes :-)
I use a lattice handmade paper glued on blued cardstock for the back, which is
glued on black mat.(Can't see the black mat because it's covered)
Hangs with beautiful translucent sky blue ribbon  (approx.16 1/2 " in length)
Prints available upon request.

Mail Art

I belong to a group where we do mail art. Artists

exchange art thru the mail. Here is one I did for

an artist in France called Le Petit Oiseau D'or

(The Little Golden Bird)

It translates.. A little golden bird

Came to visit

It was a beautiful treasure

And with me he stayed

Mariette xox

Balancing Acts~Acrylic Collage

Collage on watercolor board.

Mariette xox

PRINT GIVEAWAY! Expressionistic Acrylic Collage

As an artist I think it's important to experiment .
It broadens our horizon, and opens up our mind.
I was inspired by an artist from Cincinatti by the
name of Merle Rosen http://www.merlerosen.com/ ,who
works in a variety of media. I took an online workshop http://storefront.theplatform.com/GetStorefrontEvent.event?page=6&pid=CK4RjzktyKz5nA4WCxJG2wuzZPcrnbsW with
two videos from Merle Rosen, and was inspired by her.
I wanted to try it out myself.
Your in touch with your stream of consciusness during this
painting process, and results in interesting outcomes.
When I was finished with this first piece it aroused a sense
of joy, and contentment . I was giddyish , like a child every
time I looked at it.
I used recycled material from my kitchen for stamping.
The collage was done on a watercolor canvas board, and
collage pieces on yupo paper
I used various gel mediums, and acrylic paints
Now, I want a name for this painting.
Please enter and give this painting a name.
I will choose the title i like best then the winner will
win a print.
You can enter more than once, if you come up with
another title.
The deadline is Feb. 14th!
The winner will be announced on Feb. 15th!



Mariette xox