A derivative work based on Shelter, this piece was produced by using an acrylic medium on a small print to transfer (and reverse) the image to a small wrapped canvas. Acrylic on canvas. 6″x6″x3/4″ deep. Original: Private collection Prints: See Shelter © 2010 Liz Ruest
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.
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A derivative work based on Dale, this piece was produced by using an acrylic medium on a small print to transfer (and reverse) the image to a small wrapped canvas. Digital collage transferred via acrylic to canvas © 2010 Liz Ruest Original 6x6x3/4″: Private collection Prints: See Dale
Lines, Letters & Love
Come see this piece of mine among wonderful work in the artEAST Valentine’s show: Friday, January 14th (reception 6-8 pm) through February 15th.
Sooke Harbour Art
At Sooke Harbour House last weekend, I was delighted to be surrounded by wonderful art. When I asked where I could see the gallery, I was told “Everywhere!” and so it was. I wandered around the several floors and hallways and found a great collection of local artists to enjoy. Highlights: Jill Winstanley: Lisa Hebden:…
Show Submission
I am submitting to a juried show! (Gulp.) artEAST is calling for entries along the theme “Lines, Letters, and Love” and I think this piece is a good fit. It’s a digital collage that I transferred to canvas. The layers include a wedding photo of my great-grandparents and a scan of my grandparents’ marriage certificate….
Acrylic Transfers
Digital photographs, composition, and manipulation are great fun, but I do miss the hands-on aspect of art. I’m playing with acrylic transfers as a way to combine both worlds. I’ve tried transfers before, as a way to incorporate imagery into collage pieces. But this article posted by Blue Mitchell reminded me that I could use…
Transferring Acrylic Images
Using acrylic mediums to mount photographs on alternative surfaces: Acrylic Transfers.
Calendars and Cards and Prints, Oh My!
My most recent work is now available at RedBubble, which looks to be a great artist community with some fun format options. RedBubble offers framing, canvas prints, and greeting cards, as well as matted, laminated, or mounted prints. But I think my favorite is the calendar! It’s always updated to the current year. Check them…