Fauve Studio

Melange Team Fabric Challenge

2009-09-23T21:12:00.006-05:00

Another challenge from our wonderful Melange etsy team this time to utilize fabric in a collage piece. I have used batik fabrics from Bali, vintage lace, a vintage photo reprint, tissue paper, vintage buttons and a 1980s metal embellishment, gauze, on a painted mat board in a wooden frame.

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The wording was hard to photograph in this piece so please see the close up..the words says:" She regretted her decision
almost as soon as it was made,
The hardest part was knowing
She could not go back."

Melange Image Transfer Challenge

2009-08-31T12:05:00.004-05:00

The Melange team on Etsy hosted a "come and show us your favorite transfer method" challenge. My challenge piece uses Elmer's Caulk transfer and well as Lazertran transfer combined with oil painting. This is a 11"x14" hand stretched canvas..I painted the background in a thin oil and turpentine wash and let it dry thoroughly before beginning. The images with the printing are lazertran transfers I applied using pure turpentine to melt the Lazertran in to the oil primed canvas ...the flag is a toner copy image that I applied using Elmer's silicone caulk..as well as the silhouettes of the solders...the soldiers were then over painted with a thin black oil glaze.This piece was commissioned by a psychiatrist at the VA hospital for his office.

Melange Challenge Archetype Angel

2009-08-05T13:37:00.002-05:00

this weeks challenge word over on Melange blog for the Melange etsy team is "ARCHETYPE"

Title:"Angel Archetype"

According to Swiss psychologist Carl Jung, archetypes are innate universal psychic dispositions that form the substrate from which the basic themes of human life emerge. Being universal and innate, their influence can be detected in the form of myths, symbols, rituals and instincts of human beings. Archetypes are components of the collective unconscious and serve to organize, direct and inform human thought and behavior.

Medium: Encaustic paints,raw canvas sealed to MDF hardboard with encaustic medium , sawtooth hanger applied to back

Dimensions:5"x7"

An encaustic painting and collaged photo embedded on canvas covered wood panel. The words are inscribed into the encaustic paint with a metal stylus.this is also part of my Archetype Series ,based on the teachings of Carl Jung.

Archetype list

http://www.listology.com/list/character-archetypes

N0w on etsy

Whispers Melange Team challenge

2009-07-17T14:59:00.002-05:00

this weeks challenge word over on the Melange team blog is 'whisper" My entry combines the themed word 'whisper" as well as being part of my Archetype Series inpired by the teachings of Carl Jung.

Title:Whispers of the Shadow Man

Medium: ink, tissue paper, vintage papers from 1942 time magazine, stamped images, joss paper,gel medium, acrylics paint and medium.

Dimensions:11"x14"

An original mixed media/collage painting from my Archetype Series

Shadow Archetype

2009-07-05T13:15:00.004-05:00

According to Swiss psychologist Carl Jung, archetypes are innate universal psychic dispositions that form the substrate from which the basic themes of human life emerge. Being universal and innate, their influence can be detected in the form of myths, symbols, rituals and instincts of human beings. Archetypes are components of the collective unconscious and serve to organize, direct and inform human thought and behavior.

An original abstract expressionist painting inspired by Carl Jung. In my previous career as a psychiatric RN I worked with a well known psychiatrist who lived and breathed Carl Jung. I find my previous work still heavily influences my paintings

This original explores the 'shadow archetype'..the shadow arhcetype often appears in my dreams as a symbol or omen of foreboding
Medium: Gel image transfers in multiple layers, oil paint, ink, natural beeswax on primed MDF hardboard

For Sale on etsy

BLISS Melange Challenge Entry

2009-06-24T16:31:00.003-05:00

this weeks challenge word over on the Melange team blog is 'bliss" My entry is encaustic paint, an image transfer, collage paper , ink, stamps on a canvas panel.

My inspiration was my own dream life as I have always had very vivid and lucid dreams. Often I am reluctant to awaken as the dream state is often such a pleasurable experience.

"The Bliss Of Dreams"

Que reste-t-il de nos amours? Charles Trenet

2009-06-22T09:11:00.001-05:00

I have a penchant for vintage French music.

JUST FOR FUN.. the music of Charles Trenet "Boum!" from the 1930's enjoy Renée

2009-06-12T14:09:00.002-05:00

ADVENTURE Melange Challenge

2009-06-10T12:51:00.004-05:00

The theme this week over at the Melange blog is "Adventure ". Image is a reproduction print of Calamity Jane..how's that for an adventurous lady. My entry is a mixed media fabric collage painting on a hand stretched canvas.I utilized reproduction print on fabric, vintage and modern fabrics, ultra suede, trims, rusty metal, acrylic paint and glazes, 10 oz. canvas, stretcher bars. Hand made gallery wrapped canvas. size 12" x12"

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FLY Melange Challenge

2009-06-03T22:35:00.003-05:00

The theme this week over at the Melange blog is "Fly". My entry is a mixed media painting on a hand stretched canvas. I utilized image transfers, stamped images, ink, acrylic glazes, scrapbook papers on a stretched canvas I made..Size is 18"x24"

"Dance" Melange challenge

2009-06-02T15:48:00.005-05:00

The theme this week over at the Melange blog is "dance". My entry utilizes a number of mixed media techniques, image transfer on canvas sewn to background canvas., tissue transfers, collage papers from reproduction vintage images from Art-e-zine vintage photo pool. Stamped and inked and distressed background, vintage lace and trims, vintage buttoms, silk flowers on a handmade gallery wrapped stretched canvas.
size is 12" x 12". will be for sale in my etsy shop tonight.CLICK ON IMAGE TO VIEW LARGER.

Dachshund FUN

2009-04-30T14:20:00.004-05:00

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When I heard the Melange Team on Etsy weekly challenge word was FUN the first thing I thought of was Little Man, my dachshund. He IS Fun!
I created this mixed media collage with a photo of Little Man which I altered and distressed, vintage dictionary pages, tissue paper, shrink plastic was used to make the little 3 D dachshunds., vintage wallpaper, stamps and ink on a sheet of heavyweight watercolor paper.

" Ticket to Ride" Mix It Up with Melange" Challenge ~ Ticket

2009-04-22T16:03:00.002-05:00

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When I heard the Melange Team on Etsy weekly challenge was TICKET,the first think that popped into my mind was a line from from a Beatles song"'she's got a ticket to ride". I remembered I had a an old London day travel ticket in my stash, then I pulled out some books and magazines from the late 60's to look for items to go with the theme. The image on the right is a gel image transfer from a 1969 Time magazine regarding travel to London, the girl is Twiggy, I know all the boomers remember her, her image is from a book I had from 1966, the stamped birds are a reference to the 60's when girls were called 'birds'.a vintage button and other stamped images complete this piece. After completing it and studying it for a while I realized it looks very much like collaged I did in the 60's......the more things change the more they remain the same.

Visit the melange blog for the weekly prompt, then create a mixed media piece and link to your piece in the blog comments. Anyone is invited to participate, you don't need to be a melange team member.

FREE vintage image

2009-04-17T01:51:00.005-05:00

This vintage image from 1926 is from my personal collection. My husbands great-grandfather had a photography studio from the late 1890's through about 1942 located in Oxford,Ms and Holly Springs, Ms during those years. While going through his grandmother's estate in 1997 I found several old boxes of photos of unknown people. Some were studio photos others just snapshots. Naturally I save them..I have no idea who any of these people are except this first one..as it is signed on the back who this young girl was. Maybe you will enjoy using it in your collage,mixed media or altered art.

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New Work

2009-04-13T23:47:00.004-05:00

finally completed all the current custom orders..now working on some fauve floral and landscape paintings and also working on my mixed media and collage art which I LOVE..have made a huge mess with everything strewn about with the mixed media art..I have a LOT of vintage books, photos, papers, elements..a LOT.LOL

A Fauve floral in acrylics 16"x20"
on etsy FauveStudio shop

Also two new mixed media/collage paintings in my other etsy shop FauveBohemian

Fauve Landscape # 7

2009-04-11T01:18:00.005-05:00

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New acrylic fauve landscape on watercolor paper matted to 16"x20" in an beveled black mat.

Now on etsy

Remember 35

2009-03-26T22:20:00.004-05:00

A new mixed media collage painting ,part of my Ancestors Series. this one is inspired by my mother who was born in 1935.

For sale on etsy

Under a Dancing Star

2009-03-26T03:05:00.006-05:00

A new original mixed media collage painting using vintage pages from a book titled Under a Dancing Star. As well as modern archival papers, stamps, inks,stamped images on MDF hardboard.CLICK ON IMAGE TO SEE LARGER VIEW.

Now on etsy in my other shop

A Journey

2009-03-24T23:25:00.002-05:00

Series: Archetypes and Dreams Series

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Medium: Acrylics, gel image transfers ,caulk transfers,inks

Dimensions:8"x6"

An original mixed media painting from my Archetypes and Dreams Series which was begun in 1969 and has evolved as my life and experiences have evolved.

For sale on etsy

Find YOUR Jungian Archetype II

2009-03-21T20:13:00.002-05:00

Deckard Farm

2009-03-12T00:42:00.002-05:00

Size 12" x 16"

Style:Expressionist

A new original expressionist landscape painting in acrylics.

Now on Etsy

Spring In The Mountains

2009-02-05T23:32:00.002-06:00

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Size 14" x 18"

Style:Expressionist

A new original expressionist landscape painting with a spring theme.

For sale on etsy

Or my web site

Sun Over Lafayette

2009-02-02T18:53:00.002-06:00

Title: Sun Over Lafayette

Series: Southern Landscape Series
Size 16" x 12"

Style:Abstract,Expressionist, Modern, Contemporary

A new original expressionist landscape painting direct from my studio.

For sale on Etsy

Or my web site

Color Pop New Abstract Painting

2009-02-01T16:07:00.005-06:00

Size 36" x 24"

Style:Abstract,Expressionist, Modern, Contemporary

now for sale on etsy

Field Of Poppies

2009-01-30T14:32:00.001-06:00

Dimensions: 8"x10"

This is is a small expressionist landscape executed in acrylics on canvas covered wood panel.

For Sale on Etsy

New Poppy Painting "Pavot lin Rouge et Vert"

2009-01-27T01:31:00.004-06:00

Title: Pavot lin Rouge et Vert

Size 36" x 18"

Style: Fauve,Expressionist, Modern, Contemporary

Series: French Poppy Series 2001-2009
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A new original painting from my Poppy Fields Series.

for sale on etsy.

El Diablo #30 in Series

2008-10-29T20:45:00.005-05:00

Another oil painting from my El Diablo Series ..lots of impasto application in this oil painting on wood panel.

Now on etsy.

Atmospheric Abstract Landscape

2008-10-29T12:41:00.004-05:00

This painting is watercolor but in the style I often do in oils..was actually quite surprised I achieved the same effect with watercolor..A happy accident perhaps..LOL
title is Novemember 7th.

Available on etsy

Sacré Couer new watercolor and ink Painting

2008-10-24T19:39:00.003-05:00

I'm still exploring ink and watercolors this week..this one is now on etsy

French Fishing Village

2008-10-17T01:16:00.002-05:00

This watercolor is very loose and expressionist. Size 11"x15"
Now on etsy

Oils to Watercolors??

2008-10-08T22:43:00.005-05:00

I've been playing with watercolors (I'm an oil painter) and what a huge learning curve..I've read about 9 books on watercolor painting techniques and now I'm playing with watercolors...lots of fun..

Savannah,Georgia 1975 available on etsy

Impressionist Poppies available on etsy

Purple Mountains Majesty

2008-09-09T08:36:00.002-05:00

Medium: OILS on wood panel.

Dimensions: 5"x7"
Now on etsy

Under a Zen Moon

2008-08-31T16:36:00.002-05:00

"A dream inspired Painting"

Style: Expressionist,Abstract

Medium: OILS on hand stretched canvas, edges painted.

Dimensions: 24"x30"

Now on etsy

One November Day

2008-08-27T00:00:00.004-05:00

Medium: OILS on hardboard
Style:Expressionist
Dimensions: 5"x7"

This is one of a series of paintings I am working on. Each is in oils, most with impasto work added. I am attempting to subdue my palette to see where this may lead me. Lots of fun experimenting and pulling out colors I seldom use and mixing new combinations.
Now on etsy

Front Page Esty

2008-08-22T20:12:00.002-05:00

Made the front page of etsy today with this painting.

AWAKENED

2008-08-14T23:47:00.003-05:00

This is the first of a new series I am working on.A more subdued and earthy palette for me. I've had a leaning toward earthy greens.burnt sienna..rusty muted colors the past month. Now this is a real change for me. These new paintings are all abstract expressionist..inspired by dreams, the seasons and full moons.

Oil on canvas 16"x20" matted
Now on etsy

BEFORE CHEMOTHERAPY

2008-07-27T01:31:00.002-05:00

Size"12"x11"

Style:Collage, Expressionist

Medium: papers, gel medium beeswax on hand stretched canvas, edges painted.

Inspiration: The inspiration for this painting . I am a Registered nurse and although my specialty field was psychiatry I also worked several years in labor and delivery, the ER and general medicine. I have always enjoyed reading books written from the medical practitioners point of view in times prior to modern medicine and hearing accounts from my own grandmother who was a nurse in the 1930s and 40's. The blight of women and women's health issues left much to be desired in those days and often little more than folk medicine. Thus the inspiration for this collage was women's health issues before modern medicine as we know it.

An original mixed media collage painting utilizing painting, collaged papers in multiple layers built up one upon another,gel medium on a gallery wrapped hand stretched canvas. The painting is finished in a soft layer of beeswax lending to the vintage look of the piece.

In etsy shop.

Meadow Wildflowers

2008-07-26T00:51:00.003-05:00

Size 30" x 24"
Style: Fauve,Expressionist, Modern, Contemporary

Medium:Acrylics on gallery wrapped canvas, edges painted, no frame is necessary unless desired.
Now on etsy.

New Rainy Street Abstract

2008-07-19T23:17:00.003-05:00

A new painting for the Christmas In July sale on etsy. I don't ususally paint this small when painting abstracts but this would seemed right this size.

Click Here for Listing in my etsy shop

ELEMENTALS 36"x24" Knife Painting

2008-07-15T23:40:00.003-05:00

New Painting Elementals fro the ELEMENTS SERIES..it finally dried...5 layers on this one all knife painted..lots of extreme texture and movement.Subdued palette(for me)blues and browns..with hints of musturd and green peeking through in spots. On etsy starting tonight.

Color Theory II

2008-07-14T03:33:00.002-05:00

Another abstract expressionist painting 24"x36" from the Color theory Series..
Now in etsy shop

Synchronicity is off to Paris

2008-06-23T14:32:00.004-05:00

I just sold this painting to someone in Paris..I'm always amazed when someone who lives in the art capital of the world buys my art. This painting is "Synchronicity", 24" x36" and painted with painting knives and drips straight from the tube..no brushes were used.

"Synchronicity can be defined as a non-causal but meaningful relationship between events or states of mind within the human psyche and events in the outside world. More simply, we could call it the experiences of "meaningful coincidence". We have all had experiences that we intuitively recognize as meaningful, though we would be hard pressed to explain them in rational terms. In fact, these "meaningful coincidences" are not coincidences at all but spontaneous realizations of the underlying interconnectedness of all things within the Universe." Laurence Boldt - Tao of Abundance

As Heraclitus put it, "The unseen design of things is more harmonious than the seen."

Little Man Visits the City Print

2008-06-20T02:35:00.004-05:00

Matted Print of original watercolor and ink on watercolor paper painting/illustration.Dimensions: Matted 8'x10" image size is 4"x6"

Style:Pop/Illustration

About this painting/illustration print : I am a dachshund lover and owner.See the image of the real dachshund and that is my own Little Big Man ..we call him Little Man for short. He is 5 years old, a short haired red miniature and a joy to be owned by. The photo of Little Man shown is not the one used as reference for the painting..it's just one I particularly like.

And a Pic of my own Little Man

Click Here for Listing in my etsy shop

WWAO June show Getting Away From It All

2008-06-18T15:24:00.002-05:00

June's exhibit for WorldWide Women Artists Online. The theme this month is "Getting Away from it All." I have an entry in the show "Tropique"

Click Here to see show

Meadow with Trees 4"x6" oil Painting

2008-06-17T17:38:00.002-05:00

A small format oil landscape on canvas panel.

Mountain Trail Custom Oil painting 30"x24"

2008-06-14T22:07:00.003-05:00

Now offering a custom 30"x24" oil painting on etsy, ebay store and web site. I have had a lot of requests for custom paintings since April and am expanding my offered paintings.Click Here for Listing

New Painting FAUVE TULIPS

2008-06-01T01:08:00.003-05:00

this is an entry for the June challenge which is Flowers for the Visual Artist Street Team on etsy
It's for Sale on Etsy

New Oil painting Le Absinthe Café

2008-05-29T21:27:00.003-05:00

Finally finished this 16'x20" oil painting and have listed it online on etsy shop and ebay store.

Le Absinthe Café

Finished custom oil painting

2008-05-29T19:48:00.004-05:00

I finished a custom oil painting 40"x32" for a client..this was painted over a period of 3 weeks in layers of 7-8 glazes and topped off with touches of impasto in the foliage. It's on the drying wall now.I really enjoyed painting this one..I love painting in oil glazes.

New Oil painting

2008-05-08T23:21:00.005-05:00

Just listed this one on etsy..is it ever colorful and bright..reminds me of Fruit strip gum for some reason..LOL

Many layers of oils on this one and took forever to dry..24"x36" title "TROPIQUE"

2008-05-04T01:05:00.002-05:00

I haven't posted in so long.. can't keep motivated with the blog..wonder whats the point..if it's boring to ME..it must be boring to others.

have been so busy with custom orders..which is good but itching to work on my mixed media/collage paintings.I have bought so many new supplies and already had a studio full.

so many idea and new things to try. Trying some new image transfer techniques with caulk and acetone transfers..the Lazertran transfers are delicate but turned out well.

this is a tissue paper collage in layers, with acrylic paint and Lazertran birds.

2007-10-25T18:40:00.001-05:00

New Poppy Painting

2007-10-05T04:15:00.000-05:00

Recently painted a few more from my poppy fauve landscapes , a series I begun in 2001 and continues to present day.

Something Totally new for me..I trying to learn to paint dogs..this is my first attempt at a bassett hound.

Can't keep up

2007-08-30T22:31:00.000-05:00

Ok I said I was going to keep this blog up to date..just too many things to keep updated..the web sites..running 3 auction sites...groups...then trying to learn PSP new version...well it never ends..some days I stay in the studio until 2 or 3 am so just can't get too it..

another new venture aside from the small format art..I'm starting to study watercolors..at the reading stage now..lots to learn.

a new ACEO abstract Landscape

a new OSWOA "Purple Mountain Majesty"

Another ACEO "Mémoires d'été"

Abstract Expressionists Paintings

2007-07-26T02:59:00.000-05:00

Ok..I thought I would be working on my little oil paintings I had started..had a HUGE urge to paint some abstracts and it was non-stop most of last night..These are from my Seasons and Elements Series.

new web site

2007-07-16T02:11:00.000-05:00

Finally finished my new web site and have it up and running. www.fauvestudio.net. Planning on putting the newer work here and leave the older portfolio parked at www.fauvestudio.com.. Why?? that's just how it worked out and don't have the time, energy or inclination to archive on the new site. Besides I'm experiementing with a new style(impressionism) and also some new subject matter,,like animals and plein air landscapes..If there was only enough time to paint all that I want to paint.