It’s time for some of my pieces to move on, and artEAST is helping. They’re having a Studio Sale: we gallery artists get to clean out our workrooms and bring you discounted work and spare supplies. Like anything you see? These pieces are 33% to 50% off! To see these pieces, join me this weekend…
Author: Liz Ruest
Artist creating digital collage fine art by layering printmaking, photography, and paper collage. Roots in Ontario, based in the Pacific Northwest since 1989.
The Productivity of Puttering
Eventually I will come up with a body of work. By some time next summer, I will have spotted a theme, discovered a concept, made enough art that fits it, and will be busy telling its stories. But not now. Not in the middle of December, where it’s gray outside, where for the moment, we’re…
Winter Images
I love looking through my photographs for winter inspiration. This year, I’ve chosen these images to represent the turning of the year.
Show: FALLing at artEAST
This piece, Fusing, was accepted into a show at artEAST! FALLing was curated by Donna Porter, opens September 27, and runs through November 9. I’ll be at the opening reception and would love to see you there, if you’re in the area. Here are the details: Where: artEAST Art Center, 95 Front St. N, Issaquah, WA…
2014 Portfolio: Building Blocks
More than a year ago, I started a daily collage project. By spring of 2014, I had not only 365 new pieces, I had found a new muse. Each collage I made taught me more about composition, color, and commitment. This collection of images served as a springboard for my new digital work this year….
very small rocks
A strong line of repeated paper scraps becomes even more rugged when it’s digitally transformed to dark blue to contrast with the copper layers. Digital collage © 2014 Liz Ruest, 17 layers
a mile wide
Horizons give my eyes space to wander. Digital collage © 2014 Liz Ruest, 25 layers
men of valor
A nod to our ancestry — hopefully royal! Digital collage © 2014 Liz Ruest, 23 layers