Surf, Sun, Sand

$50
this original acrylic painting was completed while attending The Savannah School of Art in Savannah Georgia a couple of summers ago. My teacher was from Egypt and told us how he always put some symbol of man in his landscapes/seascapes...hence the sailboat way off in the distance. Glued to the easel are coral from Florida, sand from Galveston, TX and a wooden boat from Mystic Seaport Connecticut.

eXtraneous iXtappa

$25
Original acrylic painting of some of my miniatures. Attached to the frame are various other miniatures purchased while traveling in Mexico. (My high school years were spent living on the border of Mexico in Texas) This title stretches the letter "X" but I did not have a Xylophone!

Yellow Yes

Wooden Hook with all things yellow. Upside Down. My daughter goes to University Of Oregon (the ducks). After she said she liked this one... guess what? One Christmas gift down.

Maria Milagrosa

$50 SOLD
Maria Milagrosa- Miraculous Mary
This is one of my favorite pieces. This small wooden chest is collaged on all sides. The silver embellishment on top is a vintage piece from Italy. The "M" is from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC. (both added after the photo was taken) The metal church was purchased in Mexico.
Several inspirations for this piece...my confirmation name is Maria. My travels to Mexico. And the reading of "The Secret Life of Bee's" and the black Mary shrine portrayed in the story.

Itinerary: Idaho

$75
This "vintage" looking collage is a personal testament to everything my husband and I love about the outdoor activities available living next to the foothills in Boise. We moved here exactly one year ago and joined Idaho Outdoors, Idaho Mountain Rec., and the Woman's Hiking Network. We have made many wonderful friends on our new adventures in the wonderful state of Idaho.
The Idaho miniature license plate was purchased in Colorado before I ever imagined that I would be living here. DONATED TO "WE ART WOMEN" AUCTION

Natty Nutcracker

$15 yes, this one too requires the jaunty tilt of the head...
painted frame, glitter, Wooden Nutcracker and collaged background.( The title of this one necessitated the use of my Thesaurus. )

Peaceful Pastures

$25
Yes, you have to turn your head or your computer screen to the left to view this one from the correct angle.
Original acrylic painting, vintage sheep from my mom, plastic trailer. This is inspired by the farms we visited in Iowa and the sheep I see in the foothills of Boise, ID.

Road Rally

$25
I have never been on a road rally but my parents talked about the fun times they had back in the 50's and 60's participating in several. The red '76 corvette is a copy of the one I owned back in the 80's. The "1st" on top is from one of my daughters trophies that she donated to the cause
( mom's art career)

Vast View

All things tall- the Eiffel Tower was purchased in Paris, France. The Empire State Bldg. was purchased in New York City. Birds are perched on the top. Lizards are crawling up the sides of this handmade, handpainted/collaged wooden box. one of a kind. $40

LadyBug Love

Shadow Box of Valentine sachet, miniature strawberry pie, ceramic hearts, bird house, stickers, glass ladybug, silk rose. $25

Magic Monkey Mirror

This piece consists of a vintage necklace that was my mothers, a mirror from The Museum Co. and a plastic monkey and bananas. I sold this one to my friend Nancy. SOLD

Gypsy Gallery

I found this old, slightly suggestive dog sculpture at a yard sale years ago, then I bought this mirrored shadow box at a local craft store it fit the dogs perfectly and the marriage was complete. $75

Tonight I am putting the finishing touches on all my pieces for my first showing in Boise. 36 pieces! Also with the help of a good old friend, I am publishing my blog for the first time and printing business cards.

I have been accepted into the Gypsy Gallery- a group of 7 artists without a permanent home, hence the name Gypsy.

Please join us for our 6th Annual Holiday show on First Thursday, December 4 from 6-9 p.m. in the lobby of the Pioneer Building at 6th and Main. (entrance on 6th or through the shops)

Trumpeting Trolls

recycled glass base, vintage bugle from Canton, Texas , and trolls gone wild $50.

Zany Zoo

Zany Zoo found object assemblage: straw hut, hand carved zebra, plastic animals and paper hippo. one of a kind $50
After a recent trip to the Boise Zoo and a viewing of the penguins, I got this idea for the letter Z.

Winning Wine

Winning Wine

Found object Assemblage $75
10 1/2"" H x 10 1/2" H x 3" D
corks, wooden frame, antique beads and charms, acrylic painting

This was the very first piece I created for the ABC'S of Every Little Thing

Sweet Shop

$40
The base for this piece is a handmade wooden box that I found at a garage sale, painted in shades of pinks and purples, the whole box conveys the feeling of a sweet confection.

Art Angels

Art Angels
Found Object Assemblage
10 1/2 " tall, one of a kind $50

Buddha's Best

The letter B was a hard one. I built a house of buttons and bricks for the Buddha. $50

Elephants Excursion

$25
This piece was inspired by my trip to Nepal in 1997. And the fact that my youngest daughter collects elephants. (don't tell her I snatched one)

KInky Keys

$40
While browsing through a local antique shop I came across this pin-up girl playing card with the letter "K" This was of course going to be the cornerstone for my piece on K. Original title was Key to my Heart but to fit my self imposed criteria it was changed to Kinky Keys.

Global Garden

$35
Globe, gold tone vase, flat stone, silk flower, vintage hardware. With so much talk about Global Warming, I wanted to make something with a positive connotation, Global Garden.

Day Dream Destination

Who doesn't love to dream about just getting in the car and going someplace out of the everyday routine. Go west to your Day Dream Destination
SOLD $25

Horse Haven

Two of the horses in this assemblage are missing legs. So this is their own little haven, where they are free to roam.
SOLD

Frida Fun

$50-
As an art teacher one of my favorite artists to teach about is Frida Kahlo. So much of her art is centered on her pain, that I wanted to show a "fun" side, and besides this one was fun to make. Her home in Mexico was painted blue so I painted the wooden box blue and the sides are collaged with lotto pictures. The flowers on top are a tribute to the flowers she wore in her hair. I used to live on the Texas/Mexico Border and have collected many Mexican trinkets over the years.