Floche

Exploring handmade texture against aging in nature. Digital collage © 2013 Liz Ruest, 8 layers

Survival

In the dregs of winter, a bright spot against an ancient stone wall beckoned to me. Digital collage © 2013 Liz Ruest, 10 layers

Continental

A distant view, layered with texture and cloth, as if to echo the generations who’ve looked to a new land. Digital collage © 2013 Liz Ruest, 6 layers

Minder

An exercise in text and collage turned out to have a haunting feel. Digital collage © 2013 Liz Ruest, 41 layers

In the Round

A mid-century feel applied to the local park. Digital collage © 2013 Liz Ruest, 13 layers

Trousseau

Layers of lace and texture represent memories. Digital collage © 2013 Liz Ruest, 20 layers

Fading

The magic of textured layers keeps a fern in full autumn glory. Digital collage © 2012 Liz Ruest, 29 layers

Protector

A sun-dappled tree covered by frosty textures turns reminiscent of a Japanese watercolor. Digital collage © 2012 Liz Ruest, 22 layers