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Christmas Present for me!

 

I admit it.  I bought myself a Christmas present. I always give my family grief for doing just that very thing. I am a big Etsy fan and sometimes I'll watch the "just listed" or "just sold" scrolling bar like it is television!  I came across the art of Dean Russo and fell in love with his funky pop-art style. I bought the above Weimaraner painting the minute I saw it. Here's a link to his Etsy store if you want to see more of his art.  http://www.etsy.com/shop/deanrussoart .

Suzanne
P.S.  Hope everyone is doing well with their shopping and staying safe!

On Oxford Impressions and Art

I was thrilled to be interviewed by Sharon Briss for the Gingersnap Creations blog.  Sharon is a great interviewer and asked insightful questions that made me focus my thoughts about my relationship with art. Click here to read the interview: Gingersnap Creations .

I reference the above art by D. J. Pettitt in the article and since it is one of my favorite pieces, I want to share it with you.  It is framed floating in glass, so forgive the slight blur and the flash.  I need to learn how to photograph framed art!

When I bought the mixed media piece, I was struggling to change.  I had fallen into the trap that catches those who work from home.  I had been feeling a bit isolated and closed off from the "real world".  I knew I had to change to grow. The interesting thing is that I did not realize at the time that is the reason I was so attracted to this piece.  All I knew is I felt strong emotion when I looked at it. It has been a few years since I hung this art in my studio and in that time, I have "emerged from the house". I still find great pleasure in this art.

Suzanne

Original Art

I am a collector of contemporary art.  I started buying original pieces only about 3 years ago, but I will most likely continue for the rest of my life. There is something undefinably special about an original piece of art.  A bond is forged between the art and its creator. The creative spirit exists somehow bound into the raw materials.  One can almost feel it when holding or viewing the work.  The piece "speaks" to you. That, to me, is art.  It doesn't matter if the work is a photograph, a mixed media piece, or painting. It speaks - it's art. That awareness, that feeling of connectedness, is what makes me want to take certain pieces home to experience again and again. 

My personal collection is eclectic.  I am attracted to many different types and styles of art.  The piece I am sharing today is quite whimsical and it makes me smile every time I look at it.  I bought "Cookie Girl" at a street art festival last summer. The striking color combinations captured my attention first.  The lush, red, feminine lips and the mysterious hooded eyes drew me across the street to the booth of artist Emily Allison. I was intrigued by the composition of wood, metal, and paper. The eyes are bottle caps and the clothing a beautiful collage of vintage cookie tins!  The chocolate chip recipe collaged to the distressed, painted background cinched the deal. I love everything about this piece.  I love the colors, the composition, the materials, the subject matter, everything!  Cookie Girl "spoke" to me and now she lives in my studio. You can see more of Emily Allison's art on her website gallery .