I just finished a new series of plates in time for Holy Hill Art Farm this Saturday and Sunday. My theme was woodland animals. Though I see bunnies, raccoons, squirrels, and deer in my urban garden here in Wisconsin. Three bunnies hand-painted on large plate Rarely is it just one bunny hopping around in my …
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Art Angels
I just finished and shipped this custom-painted angel plate. When it comes to winged creatures, I normally paint birds. But the angel was a nice shift in subject. I found this beautiful cream plate with delicate flowers and ornate pattern along the edge. I like to incorporate existing patterns on the plate into part of …
Bay View Art in the Park
Come visit me Saturday while I sell my art in Bay View. I will have some of my new monogram hand painted plates. Looks like it’s going to be a nice sunny day! For more information, visit their website.
Making a Monogram Mark
Originally I created my monogram plates by painting patterns and then applying decals I designed on my computer. The need for the typography to be perfect comes from decades in a career as a graphic designer. This contradicts my desire to bring my pieces back to their human made origins. With hand brushed strokes, the monograms …