“Inside Looking Out” Exhibition
Joint exhibition of my 3-D mixed media collages and photographs by Tom Schmiedeler. Lincoln Art Center, Lincoln, KS, April 9-30, 2021.
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Travel Notes from the Isles of the British Isles, Summer 2009
Travel has always inspired me and informed my art.
The Art Spirit – Robert Henri (1865-1929)
A serendipitous moment in a public library led me to discover one of the best art instructors I have ever had.
Workshop – Pastels
Customized one or two-day pastel workshops for groups, organizations, schools, and other institutions. Classes are geared for adults or secondary school level students.
Collage Ideas / Mixed Media
Mixed media collage. Turn a failed artwork into something stunning and new!
Pastels II – Advanced Techniques
Soft pastel workshop for those with some pastel experience. Explore various surfaces to create exciting effects with soft pastels.
ARTI-FACTS! Henri Matisse Cut-Paper Collage
A fun way to learn about art and try different artistic styles. No drawing or painting experience necessary.
Pastels I – Introduction to Drawing & Color Concepts
Soft pastel workshop for beginners in drawing and pastel.
Exhibitions
Upcoming Events and Past Exhibitions. With an art career spanning over 45 years, I have participated in numerous exhibitions across the country.
Artist’s Statement
My first memory related to art is at the age of five in kindergarten at Oakdale Elementary School in Salina, Kansas. Wearing a little painting smock, I remember standing before a child
Cycles: Midsummer Day – Midsummer Night’s Dream
Swirling heat of a summer’s day bursting into a brilliant summer night.
Moon Vessel / The Other Side of Time
The crescent moon worn by Diana is said to be the Ark or vessel of boat-like shape, symbol of fertility or the Container of the Germ of all life.
Cycles: Waiting for Nightfall – The River / Nightfall
Shattered silence as the night falls and the sun slips into the river.