Collage #18

Repeating pattern created from book scraps completed this piece. Paper collage © 2014 Liz Ruest

Collage #16

Text and monoprints set up a quiet palette. Paper collage © 2014 Liz Ruest

Show: 150′ of Art

Dozens of artworks, all the exact same 12″ square size, strung out in a line to create a ribbon of art viewing: what a wonderful vision! Nothing symbolizes the energy and community of my local gallery, artEAST Art Center, like this show. 150′ Feet of Art has been a spring fundraising tradition for them and this year…

Depends on the Month

The first of two pieces created for artEAST’s final 150′ of Art fundraiser. See the second piece here. © 2014 Becky Brooks & Liz Ruest Paper collage on wood panel, 12”x12”x1”. 1 of 2. History Donated to artEAST: private collection

Healthy Tension

The second of two pieces created for artEAST’s final 150′ of Art fundraiser. See the first piece here. © 2014 Becky Brooks & Liz Ruest Paper collage on wood panel, 12”x12”x1”. 2 of 2. History Donated to artEAST: private collection

Working Big

I’m diving in to a large assemblage piece! When artEAST posted a call for this year’s Rookery, I was intrigued. Last year’s baseline led to astounding results but was essentially sculpture, outside my wheelhouse. This year’s baseline is flat. Now that, I might be able to do! The Starting Point Here’s my base, a 24″ square…