art
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paper pattern plotting
I went to the grocery store the other day and look what I found: Paper pattern ideas! Then I designed and cut stencils so I could make a pattern on my freshly dyed handmade paper (in prep for some new fine art). And here I am using the stencils to make the patterns. If it…
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art inspired by books
Here is the just finished artwork based on the drawing I’d talked about in this post as being inspired by a book about a novelist. As a result of my reading I’ve been thinking about novels and how they describe our world, how writers bravely charge through the alphabet forests in search of the best…
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book plus sketchbook equals art
I’ve been reading “Confessions of a Young Novelist” by Umberto Eco. During one evenings reading I drew this drawing in my sketchbook. Now, as I read further in Eco’s book, I’m in the process of developing my sketchbook drawing into a small work of fine art. Here is the drawing;
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finished new art
Finished a new artwork that I’ve titled “Banjo Time”. It is 18 x 24 x 2 inches and made with my hand dyed handmade papers. Eventually this artwork as well as others will be in an exhibit arranged by Caplan Art Designs www.caplanartdesigns.com later this year. But for those who may wonder “how Sue gets…
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working on new artwork
As you know from previous posts I’ve been working on new artwork for my upcoming art exhibits. In this post I shared a design I’d drawn in my sketchbook. Then in the post here is a photo of me making one of the papers that I’d need towards the new artwork design I’d drawn in…
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where Sue’s dogs are
A few of my dogs hanging around (on exhibit) at Caplan Art Designs www.caplanartdesigns.com – please contact the gallery for more information about any of these artworks.
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Sue’s sketching setup
When I’m creating a new body of artwork for upcoming fine art exhibits (as I am currently) I’m sketching constantly as it “feeds” my developing artwork. My full sketching kit as shown in the photo fits in an 8.5 x 11 bag or smaller. What you’re seeing in the pic is a small watercolor set,…
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towards new artwork
Here I’m adding a stenciled pattern to some hand dyed, handmade paper destined to be a part of some new fine art for upcoming art exhibits that Caplan Art Designs http://www.caplanartdesigns.com has me scheduled for in June and July and October of this year! I love having lots of art projects!
sue clancy - artist 