As I’ve been working through a year of collages, I’ve been wondering what to do with all the results. Some of these exercises in composition have NOT been frame-worthy, but what if they could still be used? When I filled up my first sketchbook, I was willing to try. First, I scanned the sketchbook and…
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.
My Love/Hate Relationship with Winter
I hate BEING in it, but I love LOOKING at it! (Or creating it, as with my winter-inspired piece, Binding, left.) Here are some gorgeous shots from people who ventured out to capture the beauty of that low-slung light: http://www.photographyblogger.net/16-great-photos-of-winter-sunlight/
Show At Vision 5
I will have a selection of work on view this weekend at a cool new apartment complex in Redmond: Vision 5. Ryan James Fine Arts has partnered with this facility, dedicated to sustainability and the arts, to celebrate a new year of local art. Where: 8525 163rd Ct NE, Redmond, WA When: January 4th, 6–10…
Art with Just Packing Tape?
Apparently, yes! Check out this link from The Meta Picture: http://themetapicture.com/amazing-art-with-brown-packaging-tape/
Misty Landscapes
On this foggy Northwest day, I am inspired by how great landscape photography can be: Great Landscape Photos of the Lake District and Scotland by Mark Littlejohn.
Show: Come Out of the Dark
I am delighted to be part of this local show, celebrating multi-cultural representations of the winter solstice. All three of these pieces were accepted! When: Thursday, December 19, 5–8 pm Where: Edmonds Conference Center, 201 Fourth Ave N in Edmonds, WA Join me at the opening reception? Or catch the show through Friday, February 14….
Show: Snap to Grid
When there’s a place called the Center for Digital Art, I want to be involved! LACDA’s Snap to Grid show is my chance. I’ve entered Stem (right) to be part of this democratic show. Here’s the scoop, from their site: The usual (less than democratic) selection process where only the precious few are chosen is…
Local Landscapes
Stumbled across these scraped paintings by Todd Horton while I was checking out Smith & Vallee Gallery in Edison recently. He talks about the element of chance being an integral part of his process, something I can relate to!