Valerie B Hird

NEW MEDIA

2020

VALERIE HIRD MAQUETTE FOR ADULT ALICE ABROAD, 2019 paper, watercolor, ink pencil, wood, nails, foam care, PVA glue 17 x 9 x 2 1/2 in. 43.2 x 22.9 x 6.4 cm. Shadowbox

VALERIE HIRD MAQUETTE FOR BOXED IN, 2019 paper, watercolor, ink pencil, wood, nails, foam core, PVA glue 17 x 9 x 2 1/2 in. 43.2 x 22.9 x 6.4 cm.

SILVIO MERLINO PENSA UNA NUVOLA DI PIOGGIA, 1989 mixed media on paper 19 x 27 in. 49.5 x 69.8 cm storm landscape

abstract watercolor and ink painting of intertwined tubular forms on archival paper, varnished.

abstract watercolor and ink painting of intertwined tubular forms on archival paper

abstract watercolor and ink painting of intertwined tubular forms on archival paper.

This quote I found resonated deeply with me, it just happen to fit into the tear of this endpaper. The texture and patina of this endpaper and spine I find mesmerizing, the way it came apart from the book and the quote fit so perfectly, it was meant to be! One Purpose - abstract book art mixed media in handmade frame Acrylic on paper book page Includes artist’s handmade white pine wood frame, museum glass face Frame size 13” x 11.5” x 2” Book published in early 1900's Includes certificate of authenticity and hanging hardware 2021 Original work All frames/ panels are made from top quality solid lumber hand selected by the artist at a local lumber yard and hand made by the artist in his Miami studio. Custom commissions are available to suit your needs with size and color options. A free service the artist offers is to photoshop the art into an image of your space for client presentations, for more info on this or commissions reach out through the contact number...

I have always loved airplanes and the freedom they offer since I started flying airplanes at the age of 16. This former MIT book has the pages removed and the endpaper with the stamping was used to simulate a paper airplane and acrylic and raw paper was used to make the horizon gauge. Aerology for Pilots - abstract book art mixed media in handmade frame Acrylic on paper book cover Includes artist’s handmade white oak wood frame, museum glass face Frame size 18” x 14.5” x 2” Book published in 1940 Includes certificate of authenticity and hanging hardware 2021 Original work All frames/ panels are made from top quality solid lumber hand selected by the artist at a local lumber yard and hand made by the artist in his Miami studio. Custom commissions are available to suit your needs with size and color options. A free service the artist offers is to photoshop the art into an image of your space for client presentations, for more info on this or commissions reach out through the contact number...

The title of this book and it’s wonderful patina created the perfect backdrop for the acrylic and ink I applied to create the perception of depth. The white wash I applied on either side gives emphasis to the depth and the overall color palette I find calming to the eye. Beyond This Place...

‘Homage to Schomer Lichtner Or Is It Matisse’ is an original mixed media collage using watercolor and giclée on museum foam board, signed by the artist in the lower right. The compos...

‘Venus & Shooting Stars Over the Mountain’ is an original mixed media artwork using watercolor and giclée print on canvas, signed by the artist in the lower right center. Alternating...

Sweet Life, 2022 by a.muse is an abstract watercolor collage․ This work on paper is a collection of memories of summer, fragments of everyday life sequenced...