How to grow money on trees

Dance

Dance

Money grows on trees

Still trying to give myself permission to not work a Real Job for a few months and see if that openness a wider creative flow, stream river. What ever.. It’s hard for me to leave the money out of it mostly because I have spent so many years being ruled by the fear of not having enough to even meet my basics – which I have narrowed down to a pretty slim budget. Now I say Leave the money out of the equation – a least for a few months. I’ve tried to say this before but this time it’s a little more realistic – at least for a few months.

Recently I’ve been making collages and mobiles from fallen autumn leaves. The leaves are already dry and are “free of charge” therefore there is very little cost involved in making these little works of are. After the leaves are pressed in heavy books they do need to be preserved with a coat of ModgePodge which also enhances their natural color. I have started with a series of mobiles with “Words for Thought” hand printed on them with a rubber stamp. I call them Thought-Full Words.

Listen

Listen

Paper or Plastic?

American quilts were originally recycled fabric. I want to recycle classic paper periodicals and recognizable paper products into quilt collages. Paper is the other “Fabric of our Lives”.

Worlds Oldest Newspaper goes Digital

Worlds Oldest Newspaper goes Digital

 

We still read newspapers, write checks, keep road maps in our cars, check spelling in dictionaries, but we also continue to have more convenient options – faster more efficient ways of getting information and getting things done. New technology has become mainstream and we are leaving “everyday” paper landmarks behind. The function of paper is being replaced by computers and plastic.
The project would combine my “hands-on” art as well as strengthen my design skills. Taking my art to a level of contribution to our community. Art redefining classic icons in our past. These visions must be saved for future generations to see. They will provide an appreciation and knowledge for how we connected and communicated. Before “email” we mailed handwritten letters. Paper has enriched our lives in ways that deserve more credit.
Recycled art is a valuable contribution to our society as we all move away from the primary uses of paper. There is a place for nostalgia as we are reminded of how paper has been woven throughout our homes, communities and all social institutions. Preserve it as an art form.