Mixed Media


gossamergypsy The Sweetness of Smells

The Sweetness Of Smells

The Sweetness of Smells was created as a mock-up for a book illustration.  The picture references the idea of the movement of delicate tiny particles as well as the intense saturation of esters such as purfumes and essential oils.

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gossamergypsy Earth Totem - Art Doll

Earth Totem - Art Doll

This was such an exciting project for me! I haven’t presented a doll since the beginning of my journey onto the web and here now is my latest accomplishment, a brand new art doll.

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gossamergypsy Timeless Flying - Snippets, Mini Collage

Timeless Flying

As of yet, this is the last Snippet I have made in a few weeks.

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gossamergypsy Recurring Nightmares - Mixed Media

Recurring Nightmares

I have the privilege of knowing veterans  from past and present wars.

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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 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 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 Bound Dancer - Art Doll

straightjacket_doll_p08-021.jpg  The Bound Dancer was created as a means to illustrate the frustration a person has with different parts of life, but continues to “dance” to maintain a place/identity in the world.

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