Snowflakes

Detail of "It's Snowing!" a multi-media collage built from various patterned paper, paint, and tissue.

Today I am driving kids about (they have a busier social life than me!), doing a bit of computer work (the harddrive filled on one of my computers, so I've been compressing/backing up/juggling data about), and considering some holiday baking (I started last night with a delish apple-cherry brandy laced cobbler!).   Which doesn't leave any daylight hours at the easel, but that's ok - I'm content to come in later tonite and set up shop once things have quieted down.   Meanwhile, I thought you might enjoy a snippet from one of several new mixed media experiments. I can't show either of them because they are Christmas gifts, but I think you get a sense of how much fun The Princess and I had with the "paper explosion" that occurred in the studio this past weekend.   Thank you so much for supporting my artwork and providing my livelihood, Kim ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com

Inspiration From the Math Doodler   I have long been fascinated with the concept of basic geometry as a starting point for a journalling project. Last night I got the chance to play around with some ideas.   And as I was working, I realized that this YouTube short, which I had watched with The Princess months ago, was inspiring my approach.   http://youtu.be/DK5Z709J2eo   Take a peek at all her videos - they are so much fun!!