Quilted a jacket made out of all secondhand materials--fabric scraps and thread from baby blankets and a million other projects I never posted, batting from a dress form, lining from fabric I bought at a thrift store years ago and never used, toggles from the amazing, crafty, and generous @marjocarpenter / @marjoartstuff
A while back I was asked to make a pommel for a sword a friend of mine was forging. Turns out that sword was being made for a player on the Cleveland browns who's super into d&d. Matt Mercer even named it for him: Ruinous End. For my upcoming show I decided to make a mini version of that sword, I'm pretty pleased with the results!
The Fateful Findings Exhibition came down at @arcgallerysf yesterday BUT....the Lost & Found fine art books are STILL AVAILABLE and can be purchased online to be sent to you anywhere in the world! Find the link in the Lost & Found book tab in my bio's Linktr.ee This is a gorgeous hardcover book with 207 pages that feature 8 exceptional assemblage artists of Northern California. I am super proud to be counted as one of them along with Hans Bruhner, Larry Fuete, Cat Kaufman, Monty Monty, Sean O'Donnell and Spencer Brewer + Esther Siegel of @harmonygaits (who are also the book's curators and publishers). Most of these artists are not active on Instagram so to experience their work you need to view it in person OR through the high resolution and beautifully printed pages of this publication. I personally have work featured on 20 pages! For those of you already in receipt of the book, I'd love to hear your feedback. Please share a review of your impressions. The group has been invited to show again in Carmel, CA this Spring and I'll be sharing more information about that in the new year. #assemblage #assemblageart #assemblageartists #assemblagebook #fineartbook #lostandfound #lostandfoundbook #artbook #foundobjectart #foundobjectartists #upcycledart #recycledmaterials #creativereuse #booksmakegreatgifts #assemblageartcollectors #assemblageenthusiasts (at Northern California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmVHX8wpmfy/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
One of a kind rings from our latest Tierra collection. These art jewellery rings are individually handcrafted at the Atelier in West London with recycled precious metals. Each ring is mono casted from a natural form, twigs and grasses, creating a special piece which retains the feeling of the Earth’s beauty. We add colour gemstones and recycled 18ct yellow or rose gold granules not only to decorate but also to achieve a beautiful colour contrast within the previous metals. Organic textures,vibrant and unique rings hallmarked by the London Assay office for quality reassurance of authenticity in accordance with the Uk rules and regulations. Use our bespoke service to create your very own ring with us! Bring us a special twig from one of your walks, we will transform it into a jewel to treasure forever! Choose precious metals, gemstones colours and shapes, size and let your creativity flow with us 🙏🏻 we can’t wait to hear your ideas! More info simply dm or get in touch ✌️ In another note, the London Made Me Shop continues to be closed due to a power cut. We are working hard to get this sorted out so you can visit us at the Pop-Up soon! #beajareno #beajarenojewellery #londonmademeshop #londonmademepopupshop #london #letsdolondon #tierracollection #tierra #earth #organicjewellery #artjewellery #artrings #recycledpreciousmetals #recycledmaterials #recycledsterlingsilver #recycledgold #recycled18ctgold #uniquerings #oneofakindjewellery #oneofakindrings #lovelifeloveyourjewellery #londonjeweller #londonjewellerybrand #recycledfashion #sustainableliving #sustainablelifestyle #lovelondon (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmJcrLQo0Re/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
I spoke too soon, there are still more pages happening in this book (which is the Book of Learning volume three) and these latest are an attempt at tetra-pac intaglio of the beautiful Lutyens Crypt at the cathedral very near to my house. Most of the things printmakers use (such as Lino) are subverted materials - they were never design to be used for printmaking. I’m delivering a class on this idea of how we use recycled materials such as tetra pack or any plastic laminated card packaging. We are also looking at the design cycle a lot in #liverpoolindependentartschool online stuff and I’m delivering an intro to print session so my current sketchbook is reflecting that process. These pages start with the photo of the inked up plate itself. They often look better than the actual prints to me so I like them. The next is the initial test print. We make test prints not as finished outcomes but as a way to evaluate what needs changing on the plate. A lot needs changing here but the basic image is ok and the tonal distinctions are close to what I imagined originally. (Which explains why someone once asked me why all my prints looked like a nuclear winter 🤣) after that is the initial drawing in felt tip and fine liner on orange juice carton and then the test samples mounted on the same page as the print thereof. I enjoy this game and these drawings may never be quite as elegant as the excellent work of @iacartroom (which I am a big fan of and recently picked up my own piece from her Etsy shop -check out her work) but I very much enjoy the process of exploration. Even near the end of archiving these books they keep growing day by day. #sketchbook #sketchbookpage #printmakersofinstagram #printmaking #intaglioprint #testprint #recycledmaterials #tetrapak #liverpoolartist #liverpoolart #lutyenscrypt #liverpoolmetropolitancathedral #liverpoolcatholiccathedral #liverpoolcathedral #beautifulliverpool #liverpoolarchitecture (at Minster Court) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgH5QkXs2UT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
🦇 Only 151 days til Halloween 🎃 but these batty little Timber Toads & some froggy friends will be available in the shop update : Monday, June 6th . . They make the perfect addition to your Cave, Hut or Gingerbread House 🌿 . . Listing previews will go up on Sunday evening 👻🦇 www.igatherthedead.com . . Along with frogs and toads I will also have Elk, Deer & domestic dog bones available - all items found as bones in the woods . . . . . . . . . #igatherthedead #isewthecritters #frogfamiliar #bats #frogsandbats #plushie #artdoll #familiars #witchsfamiliar #witchythings #ethicallysourced #ethicallymade #recycledmaterials #summerween #halloween #gothaesthetic #goblincore #cottagewitch https://www.instagram.com/p/CeU8EwULAuH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=