Country Life

Another new collage I made today. This one also has a corresponding textile I just need to figure out how to take good photos of it. I am looking into buying some pro lighting...

Austen's Daughter

My most recent collage is inspired by my favorite author, Jane Austen. I am creating a series that is romantic and dream-like. The woven shawls and dresses that will accompany the collages will be feminine but also tattered and weathered in appearance. I'll keep you posted on the progress!

Farmers Market Flowers

Amato Haute Couture

Oh no Picasso Heist!

"An original Picasso artwork worth hundreds of thousands of dollars was taken from a San Francisco art gallery this morning in a brazen daylight heist, S.F. police and the gallery confirmed.
A man walked into the Weinstein Gallery at 383 Geary St. at about 11:40 a.m., plucked the drawing off the wall and left in a taxicab, police said.
A woman who answered the phone at the gallery, but declined to give her name, said it was an original pencil drawing by Pablo Picasso worth “in the couple hundred thousand dollar range.”
Police said witnesses described the suspect as a white man about 6 feet tall, between 32 and 35 years old. The suspect was said to be wearing a dark jacket, light shirt, dark pants, loafers with no socks, and large sunglasses.
Anyone with information about the theft is asked to contact San Francisco police at (415) 575-4444, text a tip to TIP411 or call 911." SF Examiner

4th Celebrations

We had an amazing day yesterday enjoying a feast of fresh food with plenty of sunshine and beer!

Fall 2011 Color Inspiration

Picasso at the De Young

Last week we went to see the Picasso exhibit at the De Young. It was really a beautifully curated show with a great range of popular and lesser known works. I loved the sense of freedom I discovered; his ability to move effortlessly from one medium to the next without fear and worry. It was very liberating for me as an artist to feel this and I hope to be more trusting in my own creative desires.

Archery!

I tried my hand at Archery yesterday for the first time! It was really fun and such a beautiful day surrounded by nature. I went with a small group of work colleagues and we enjoyed a tasty pic nic with home grown lettuce and vino.