Archive for March, 2008


gossamergypsy Another Frog, Prince? - Snippets, Mini Collage

Another Frog Prince

It seems that most people know someone in the dating game. It can be an awkward time for those individuals looking for a relationship.

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gossamergypsy Tinman’s Heart - Mixed Media

Tinman’s Heart
There once was a good man who had to do unspeakable things.
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gossamergypsy A Mother’s Heartbreak - Snippets, Mini Collage

A Heartbreak

A child, your child, committing violence is heartbreaking. It is considered controversial and at times thought to be impossible by loved ones, but children are capable of devastating acts.

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gossamergypsy Within - Mixed Media Collage

Within

Within me is a secret. It is curled up as if asleep, but is not dormant.

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gossamergypsy Goldfish Crossing - Color Pencil Drawing

goldfish color pencil

Goldfish Crossing is sweet and whimsical color drawing that gives a sense of childish pleasure.

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gossamergypsy Protective Mother - Mixed Media Oil Paint

protective mother

Protective Mother is an oil painting that I painted about 3+ years ago.

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gossamergypsy Snippets are. . .

Snippets are mini collages.  I started this project as a way to get a simple concept solidified in visual art.  The collages are personal ideas that meander around my mind and need an outlet to survive.  They help to spotlight a moment in time and are symbolic “snapshots” of the way my thoughts take shape.


gossamergypsy Armed w/ Kama Sutra - Snippets, Mini Collage

Kama Sutra

Third in the mini collage series, Kama Sutra was created as a decompresser. It is a light hearted piece that balances the emphasized text with a bit of illustration.

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gossamergypsy Scrapie - Snippets, Mini Collage

Scrapies - Snippets

Scrapie is part six in a series of mini collages. The concept was inspired after reading The Family That Couldn’t Sleep, a book based on prions.

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gossamergypsy Fairy Godmother Strikes Again - Snippets, Mini Collage

Fairy Godmother

This mini collage is the seventh in the series.  I first chose the image of the “active” bunnies and used it as the ironic symbol of love.  Love and Lust seems to be the windmill that young relationships do battle with.

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gossamergypsy Nautilus a Dream Emerging

Nautilus - Mixed Media Painting

This painting is part of a series of recent art changes in my artistic growth. I usually prefer working with oil paints, but have discovered an interest in mixed media collage.

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gossamergypsy Angel of Mercy - Mixed Media

Angel of Mercy - Mixed Media

I created this artwork on a whim. Within my materials box I found magazine clips that where unique to themselves and to each other. I wanted to see if I could combine these images together to create something that both had design and symbolic strength.

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gossamergypsy Many Eyes Oil Painting

Many Eyes Oil Painting

Windows to the soul, vigilant sentinels, witnesses held hostage. . . even when they can close, the last image scene is ingrained.

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