Enduring

An abstracted horizon study of BC evergreens. Digital collage © 2010 Liz Ruest, 20 layers

Thriving

Lichen this healthy means good air quality, as well as a fascinating texture. Digital collage © 2010 Liz Ruest, 19 layers

Protective

The soothing texture of birch bark. Digital collage © 2010 Liz Ruest, 23 layers

Portage

Memories of canoe trips in the Canadian wilds. Digital collage © 2010 Liz Ruest, 23 layers

Shelter

Bamboo as a line of defense. Digital collage © 2010 Liz Ruest, 18 layers

Destination

The start of a nice long tramp through the fields. Digital collage © Liz Ruest 2010, 25 layers

ArtEast Members Show

One of my pieces, Sunday Morning, will be included in the members’ show at ArtEast in July! I’m excited to be a part of this great group of artists. JULY MEMBERS SALON SHOW 29 PEGS ON THE WALL Opening Night Reception Friday July 2, 2010, 6–9 pm The show runs through the month of July…

Creating Textures

I am building up a palette of textured colors from photographs and existing art pieces. The process is engaging, fast, and just a lot of fun. In this collage (left), I was looking for yellow-orange, and combed through my images for anything that brought that cheery color to mind. Through various combination effects of the…