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Friday, October 28, 2016
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Starting an Art Collection for Yourself
I was asked by INVALUABLE, a commercial business, to share a blog post about collecting art. This is my opinion, as stated by an artist.
My area of interest is mixed media art and collage—I
utilize paper, fabric, ephemera, paint and pencil in my artwork, along with
glue, yarn, fiber and beads. As stated
on the Invaluable website, “Mixed
media art combines distinct mediums including painting, sculpture, and drawing
in order to create a new composition that eludes straightforward
categorization. Multi- or mixed media art can also utilize elements from other
arts such as literature, drama, or dance in creating an artwork, or incorporate
three-dimensional objects as an assemblage.”
To me this is the most
exciting area of creativity since basically anything is possible. Artists are only limited by their own
imagination. Consequently, I encourage
anyone who is interested in purchasing art for their own enjoyment to be open
minded and curious about mixed media.
Various styles are encompassed by the “mixed media” category, such as;
folk art, collage, assemblage, naïve art, art brut, art quilts, handmade books,
illustration, abstract art and more.
When thinking about starting to collect
art, it is best to view and appreciate it face to face. Gallery shows, regional art exhibitions, and
museum exhibitions are great ways to encounter art. Local art guilds/clubs, gallery owners and
museum curators may have suggestions for local active artists in your field of
interest. In Michigan, the state
supports the Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs which may offer suggestions
and referrals to artists. Museums may
provide leads for you too---i.e. Intuit:
the center for intuitive and outsider art in Chicago, or the American
Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore. Print magazines may provide inspiration and
leads---“Raw Vision,” “American Craft,” “Cloth Paper Scissors,” or “Somerset
Studio Magazine.” You can also find art online to collect, as offered by Invaluable.
I strongly encourage new collectors,
fresh on the scene, to follow your personal preferences when collecting
art. I encourage you to respond to your
gut (and eye) and follow your intuition to purchase art that grabs you, with its’
color, theme, material or technique.
These pieces that comprise your fresh and nascent collection will
sustain an enduring enthusiasm and excitement.
Over time, you will be able to reflect upon your aesthetic growth and
evolving taste.
Saturday, October 15, 2016
Detroit News Stitch Together 2016!
I had the most wonderful time at the Detroit News on Wednesday, October 5th for the third "Stitch Together" !!!! Jocelyn Brown HANDMADE was our gracious hostess for the afternoon--what a BLAST! Sixteen knitters and crocheters got to share projects, ideas, refreshments and fun! I shared my pattern for an easy knit cap and making "stuff" from recycled/upcycled papers. Of course, I was in heaven--and we were sitting in the Stevie Wonder room!
Friday, October 7, 2016
Sunday, October 2, 2016
Jane is Hosting a Contest!
I
am so happy to have one of my designs published in the Autumn, 2016, issue of “The
Coloring Studio” on page 47! This magazine
always contains numerous delightful coloring pages, as well as pertinent
articles for coloring enthusiasts. In
this particular issue there is helpful article on “How to Organize your
Coloring Tools” which I sorely need.
Other than page 47, my second favorite coloring page is on page 91, with
a whimsical floral playground by Kristen Robinson. Let me know if you also have personal picks
in this issue! Coloring Studio
To celebrate my good
fortune I am hosting a giveaway for one FREE copy of the Autumn, 2016, issue! To enter:
1. Send an email message to janereiter@sbcglobal.net, with “CS Autumn”
in the subject line and your name in the message area. 2. One entry per person and this contest is open to U.S. residents only.
3. One name will be selected at random—the
winner must provide a mailing address to receive prize. 4. The
winner will also receive a surprise gift from me. 5. Entry deadline is Monday, October 17,
2016, at 11:59PM.
Thank you for participating! Jane
Window Display for Day of the Dead
I had great fun yesterday putting up a window display for the Lansing Library, Capital Area District Libraries, at the corner of Kalamazoo & Capitol Avenues. The display is in the exterior window facing east and celebrates DIA DE LOS MUERTOS for the month of October! Please let me know what you think of it.Plus, the other three lobby windows are full of luscious, fabulous handmade lace. The Library is showing off lots and lots of beautiful handwork this month!
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Back view of shrine |
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Mini Prayer Flags |
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Frida Kahlo brooch |
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