Show: Waterworld

Once again, June Sekiguchi has developed a wonderful theme, and once again, I’m delighted to be invited to participate. The show invites us to view art that depicts our relationship with life in and among  water through literal and interpretive aspects of what is  essential to our survival, environment, and pleasure I’ll be bringing a…

Technique: Collagraphs

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…

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…

New Texture Tool!

I had fun today trying out my new Gelli plate! Sure beats making my own gelatin. Have you wondered about monoprinting? Here’s a quick video demonstration from their site. Here’ I’ve used textures from the Gelli plate to form the basis for one of my daily collages. And I’m thinking next about textures for holiday…

Running

A row of sentries, running down the park boundary. Digital collage © 2013 Liz Ruest, 11 layers

Twisted

Stormy weather ahead. Digital collage © 2013 Liz Ruest, 15 layers

Stem

A waypoint in the morning fog. Digital collage © 2013 Liz Ruest, 19 layers

Chain

When the water’s away, the birds will play, in the tidelands. Digital collage © 2013 Liz Ruest, 30 layers.