Friday, January 23, 2015

These are a sampling of my assemblages.  They are my Tributes to virtues, words, thoughts and blessings.  Enjoy!



Hope

mixed media, polymer clay
and found objects assemblage

Rejoicemixed media, polymer clay
and found objects assemblage
Secretsmixed media, polymer clay 
and found objects assemblage





Recent work

Thought I would share images of some of my recent collages.  They are currently hanging at the Hyde Park Bar and Grill South in Austin, TX



Mushrooms
mixed media collage


Pick a Pepper
mixed media collage


Summer Eggplant 
mixed media collage

Thursday, August 8, 2013

Collage Co-op V

Collage Co-op V
with  Nina Mihm

          Dragonfly Gallery  at Rosedale
We will meet every two weeks for a total of 6 sessions  
Structured mixed media collage instruction 9:30am - Noon 
Weekly critiques
Bring your lunch or enjoy one of the convenient neighboring restaurants 
Studio play time:  1:00pm - 4:00pm - informal instruction offered

Where: Dragonfly Gallery at Rosedale phone:  512•420•9000
    4007 Marathon Blvd.  email:  dragonflygallery@att.net
    Austin, TX 78756 web:    dragonflygallerytx.com
When: Thursdays 9:30am - 12noon   or  Saturdays 9:30am - 12noon
August 15 August 17
August 29 August 31
September 12 September 14
September 26 September 28
October 10 October 12
October 24 October 26
Workshop    (9:30am to 12:noon) $180
Specialty materials provided: $  60 /six weeks
Optional:  Studio play time(1pm to 4pm)  $  30 per session
Come join us
all levels of experience welcome

12" x12" Exhibition


Twelve
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Twelve

    An exhibition of work in a 
”small art” format of 12” x 12”
Since a variety of mediums 
are eligible for entry, the unity of the exhibition
 is based on the sameness of size - 12"x12".
Aug 1 – Oct. 26, 2013
  
 Here are images of some of the beautiful exhibited work currently hanging. They were all very well received at an extremely well attended reception.  Please stop by to enjoy them in person.  Viewer choice awards will be given out this year to the top three artists.  Come by and vote. There is still time.   In two weeks, I will announce the top three and $200, $100. & $50.  will be awarded.





Saturday, February 23, 2013

Textures, Transfers & Crackles
Integrate Layers to Create Depth and Design in your Painting

Instructor - Sandra Duran Wilson - 

Returning for her 4rd workshop at the Dragonfly Gallery

Tuition: 
$365 + $30 Supply Fee
Dates: 
April 5-7, 2013
Time: 
10 am - 5 pm
Location: 
Dragonfly Gallery at Rosedale (map)
Description:
Sandra Duran Wilson, author of three books and an upcoming DVD will bring more fun techniques to add to your growing toolbox of tricks for creating dynamic mixed media work. Sandra will introduce you to some new texture and resist techniques and demonstrate how layering some of the tried and true ones can add a sophisticated level to your work whether you are an abstract or realistic painter or collage artist.
Sandra has some fast and fabulous transfer techniques, creative new collage applications and always tantalizing textures. This class will focus on layering techniques and incorporating textures and transfers into several finished pieces. You will be able to spend time developing your compositions, work with no fail color mixing techniques and learn the road map to dynamic composition. She also has a wide range of crackle techniques to share, fun ways with faux encaustic and how to add different final finishes to your work.
Please join us for a fun filled three day workshop. Sandra will bring most mediums, transfers and crackles for a low fee. Try out many techniques and mediums before committing your resources to them.
Workshop sign ups are based on availability and are on first-come, first-serve basis.
Workshop Refund Policy:
CANCELLATION POLICY: We understand that circumstances arise causing changes in your plans. We sympathize when such situations occur, however, we must adhere to policies as our financial and contractual commitment for each workshop has been finalized. If you need to cancel your reservation, Dragonfly Gallery at Rosedale must be notified by phone (512) 420-9000 or the US mail.
The policy is as follows:
  • 35+ Days prior to a workshop: Full refund of tuition, less a $75.00 cancellation fee.
  • 34-17 Days prior to a workshop: Refund minus a $150.00 cancellation fee.
  • 16 Days or less prior to workshop: Full workshop fees are forfeited. No refunds or transfers.
Sign Up
* In order to reserve your spot you must fill out this form and remit your check to Dragonfly Gallery.
Please send a check for the appropriate amount to:
Dragonfly Gallery at Rosedale
4007 Marathon Blvd. Austin, TX 78756

Your Name:
Email:
Phone:
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Liz Hill Workshop: Landscape, Figurative, & Fish Workshop


Check out this video of the "student work" from this past workshop with Liz Hill.  It was a great workshop, as usual!



Enter the world of Liz Hill...  February 8, 9, & 10, 2013        10am - 5:30pm

Use your painting skills with collage and make a finished piece that has a professional look of both.  
     Whether your interest lies in landscape or figure or fish, Liz does it all. Learn to use collage as a fine art, enjoy the drawing, painting and collage skills Liz  uses to make her award winning pieces. 

We are going to have a wonderful time of exploration and creativity during this workshop.  Using a live model on Saturday and Sunday, as well as your own photos of fish and landscapes, on Friday,  you will discover: 
  • How to plan for exciting compositions 
  • The power and content of abstraction.
  • How to see and draw figures both moving and seated.
  • How to paint figures and integrate them into backgrounds.
  • New techniques in a variety of media …… and much more….do not  wait to sign up, limited spaces available

For more info and to sign up on line:  Dragonfly Gallery at Rosedale





 Blog:.....                 lizhillart.blogspot.com

Thursday, December 27, 2012

Finding Myself in the Stranger...the Many Colors of Humanity


You are invited to a presentation of photographs
from the streets, markets, and temples of Tibet, Cairo, Jerusalem, and other distant places. 

Local photographer, John Mastenbrook reveals what he has found,
our shared humanity dressed in the rich textures and colors of each unique culture.

Exhibit opens on January 10, 2013  with a reception from 5:30pm to 7:30pm

exhibit closes on February 1, 2013
Gallery hours:  Thursday - Saturday  11:00am - 5:30pm