Massachusetts - Mixed Media

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"I imagine sitting on a plane, looking out the window shortly after takeoff, and being struck by the beauty that always moves me when I fly," shares artist Ag...

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A vibrant multi-layered mixed media abstract in black, yellow, red, and gold by artist Linda Shaffer. Embedded with hand-printed ...

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An intricate abstract painting evoking the rich ecosystem at the edge of a pond. Layers of blues and greens and touches of bright color fill the composition. ...

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A seventh-grade algebra homework, a book page, acrylic paint, and charcoal constitute artist Libby Ramage's whimsical mixed-media piece. She affixes pages of ...

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A modern abstract recalling the colors and shapes of a snowy day. Artist Margriet Hogue layered paint and various types of paper...

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Artist Libby Ramage portrays the mischievous god, Eros in a quaint assemblage of wine labels and charcoal. Inspired by the illustrations on the wine label, Li...

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An abstract painting in shades of mustard, red, black, and a hint of blue. Artist Jodi Dann shares how she loves being in the moment while taking a walk aroun...

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A densely layered image in blue, black, white and yellow, with intricate texture and mark-making through the surface. "This painting can have dual meanings," ...

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Artist Libby Ramage portrays varying figures in a compelling mixed media artwork. An ornately designed silhouette of a woman walks with her arms spread wide o...

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Painterly strokes of gold move about on a black background. "The edges are finished in gold foil creating a halo effect around the artwork as light reflects off the sides of the piece," shares artist M. Clark. The technique used to create this is one where gold foil is sculpted using heat and varying pressure over the course of many weeks. "This work has a continuously shifting luminosity that is dependent on the viewer’s vantage point. This provides an infinitely evolving viewing experience."

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M. Clark manipulates metallic foil in order to create rich surfaces that are highly reactive to shifts in light. She strives to continually push the bounds of her gold foil medium, including working directly with a manufacturer to develop foil in specific sizes and colors that were not previously available...

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"This piece is an exploration on layers while thinking of the ocean and water," says artist Julie Weaverling. "Ever changing, ...

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When asked about the character in this expressionist portrait, artist Darlene McElroy shared that, "he is pausing on a walk through changing leaves to savor t...

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"This painting is about embracing the imperfect, impermanent and incomplete," says Maya. A wall with peeling paint, rusted undertones, a rough texture, forgot...

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"A true gift sparks joy in my heart and a craving for jelly," says Diane Flick of this playful scene. Her latest series of ink and watercolor drawings adds more characters to her invented universe where robots befriend animals and devour delicious treats. These diminutive drawings work well on their own, or tell a great story in groups of three or five.

About the Artist
Diane Flick is a Bay Area artist who paints quirky portraits of robots with a playful color palette and masterful realism. Each of Diane’s robots expresses its own humanlike and idiosyncratic personality. From an early age, she had a fascination with inanimate objects and often imagined what they would be like with human characteristics. Her portfolio explores the human experience through non-human subjects.

Words that describe this painting: robot, peanut, gift, present, pop surrealism, Eric...

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A dynamic mixed media abstract in shades of yellow, gold, white, and black, and embedded with an assortment of hand-printed papers and monoprints. “This paint...

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A bronze figure sits by the edge of a ring with his body captured in a mid-stretch. Part of artist Yelitza Diaz's Man on the Moon...

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Artist Margriet Hogue's process involves layering handmade papers and acrylic paint, which she then sands and scrapes giving the work a rich aged surface. In...

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Part of artist Yelitza Diaz's Man on the Moon series. A man sits with his shoulders hunched forward, resting on a ring. The fig...

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A vibrant multi-layered mixed media abstract in shades of blue, black, orange, and embedded with hand-printed paper and monoprints. “This piece was inspired by the butterflies outside my studio window,” says artist Linda Shaffer. “Nevada has its own population of monarchs which migrate hundreds of miles to the coast of California and return to breed here on milkweed plants every year.”

About the Artist
Artist Linda Shaffer creates intricately layered abstract collages based on her worldly travels. "My defining art moment was when I was eleven years old and I got to visit Van Briggle Pottery in Colorado Springs," says Linda. "I watched mesmerized as the potter working on the wheel created a beautiful piece of art as if by magic from a lump of brown wet mud. I knew someday I would create those beautiful pieces of magic." After high school, Linda became a registered nurse. On her days off, she made pottery at a local studio. As her nursing career progressed – from labor and delivery to ICU and trauma, and then college nursing – she returned to school for her bachelor’s in business administration. Every elective she chose was an art class, and she built her own clay studio. Eventually, Linda earned her master’s in public health and became a tenured college professor. She was delighted that the job allowed her to take art classes every semester, where she discovered painting and printmaking. Linda retired early from teaching and wanted to learn more about fine jewelry, so she attended the Gemological Institute of America. Since 2011, she has been working full-time as a painter and jeweler. When Linda's not making art, she enjoys golfing with a close circle of friends. She's made two hole-in-ones and plans for more.

Words that describe this painting: abstract, hearts, butterfly, animal, abstract, animals, mixed media artwork, blue

Out My Window...

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"This composition is segmented in horizontal strips, each featuring different shapes, textures, and a transition of colors," states artist Terri Bell. "There ...

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"This piece contains various detailed segments that are balanced within a framework of bright red," describes artist Terri Bell. "There are textural dots and...

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A modern abstract painting defined by a pleasing grid structure and cool colors overlaid with warm tones. "This piece is pure geometric abstraction that incor...

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Artist Joey Korom utilizes different media to create this compelling abstract collage. Joey carefully layers his materials with mindfulness of proportions, mathematics, and with adept handling of colors and textures. He used five types of cardboard, paper, fabric, sandpaper, the inclusion of antique sheet music...

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This piece is a continuation of artist Terri Bell's Geometria Grid series. A playful rendition, it incorporates simple geometric shapes in organic and interes...

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In 2016 I inherited an envelope of old photographs my mother had taken at a closed and soon to be demolished icon of my area, Idora Park. This old amusement p...

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Figures emerge from solitude shedding their blues to reconnect with others in a warm bright yellow. "Observing people gathering once more and becoming reacqua...

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Thoughtfully assembling different elements, artist John Gardner creates a backdrop of turquoise, converging all his components in the middle. A grid creates ...

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A layered modern abstract in complementary colors of black, white and chartreuse. "I applied rectangular pieces of paper to a painted surface, over which I ap...

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A conceptual collage illustrating binary star movement. Part of John's newest series of mixed media works meticulously hand cut from vintage paper and stitche...

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"This piece was made in the spring and the colors are reminiscent of it, in particular the fresh greens," says artist Margriet Hogue...

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In this whimsical assemblage by artist Libby Ramage, a man and his pooch attempt to court the lady and her wolf with a song of love. "Maybe it's the wine talk...

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A rhythmic abstract expressionist painting in looping strokes of green, black, white and peach, with a special crackle finish to add a weathered appearance. For Courtney Jacobs...

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Part of artist Janet Hamilton's signature series exploring geometric lines and color grids. "The paint was applied using knives and carefully placed to create this bold and textured abstract," says Janet. The modernist design explores a rich range of blues interspersed with white on a black background, with mosaic-like accents at irregular intervals.

About the Artist
Janet Hamilton is an abstract expressionist who creates heavily-textured and multi-layered paintings. She is an Illinois-based artist whose studio space is a converted library complete with stained glass windows, a balcony and fireplace. Throughout her portfolio, she demonstrates a mastery over color choice; each palette creates a specific emotion and mood. She builds the texture of her painting with many layers to reflect the emotional depth of her passion-filled process.

Words that describe this painting: abstract, geometric, lines, stripes, textured, modern, abstract, non-representational, modern , mixed media artwork, blue

Navy Stripes...

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"This is a piece about trees and the spaces in between, the undefined - where mysteries and dreams abound," says artist Melissa Gannon...

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A male and female form face forward in an abstract landscape, the sunset glows brilliantly behind them. The figures are together, but there is a space between them. "The figures are fragments of faded, bittersweet memory - fondness and nostalgia," explains Gena. "The color schemes are a mixture of pastels and bold primaries - found in childhood - against a dark horizon and foreground. Contrasting light rests on the shoulders and edges of the figures, evoking an ambiguous, even mysterious mood." Part of Gena's ongoing Illumination series, exploring mood and emotion through abstract portraits. She begins each piece with a dark background, adding fast, autonomous and broad marks. As the work progresses, she reveals and wipes away a history of her mark-making, selectively deciding what imagery to keep and what to discard. She continues the process until recognizable imagery and figures materialize. Her reference material for these portraits is mostly color schemes observed in nature or from memory.

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This body of work, "The Light Within," is inspired by Leonard Cohen's ;Anthem; - ;Ring the bells that still can ring, Forget your perfect offering. There is a...

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A regal buck poses in a green field under a clear sky. The animal's gold antlers point up to the twinkling stars. Part of artist Scott Dykema's ongoing series...

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A regal mermaid with flowing golden hair emerges from the water, her piercing gaze exuding mystery and power. Her shimmering scales reflect the light. A towerin...

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Rich red tree trunks form a cathedral-like portal, drawing the eye deeper into the path. Striations and embedded gold metal leaf create dynamic movement. Dancin...

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Soft pastel colors swirl in circular patterns, enhancing the bouquet's delicate charm. In full bloom, each flower invites admiration. The warm copper metal leaf...

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Pastel cerulean blues and gold colors fill the sky. Trees arch into a cathedral-like embrace, their reflections shimmering on the lagoon. Embedded ephemera adds...

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Towering trees line a path, their intersecting branches and leaves creating a portal. Red and orange striations with an embedded copper metal leaf illuminate th...