Road trip: Elk Horn Iowa

 On our way to Lincoln Nebraska,  we stopped by the Museum of Danish America in Elk Horn. Great stop!

Figge: Textiles

 We spent a lot of time discussing this piece made by Polish artist, Maria Bierzynska. The tapestry was created in 1972 and is titled, Nokturn Chopina. It is made from wool and sisal. It makes me want to do some spinning, weaving, and wrapping. There is much movement as your eye travels around the piece. I especially like the verticals on the left side. The little bit of yellow peeking out grabbed my attention - it seems like a statement, "stop here and rest before continuing the journey".

Figge trip

 I met up with friends at the Figge today. What caught my eye?

#100 Days 93-100

 Done. 100 Days. 

5 Minute art (actually 7 minutes)

 I came across a challenge recently. Set a timer and do art for 5 minutes. Unless I prep a little bit, it is almost impossible. So - I changed the rules. 7 minutes is much easier. My other rule was that I could only use papers out of a folder that I randomly pulled from my stash. Paint and ink is perfectly fine too.

#100 Days - 68 - 92

 I found an almost empty passport. It only had one stamp in it. How sad the poor this was - it never truly lived. Instead it sat in a drawer and then a box of discards before appearing on my studio desk. I decided to give it new life! 

I thought that putting a sock monkey behind the girls in stockings makes a statement!

I had to include a close up of the boys. I have no idea who they are. The expressions certainly tell much about their personalities. 

 

My little brother. I have sooooo many pictures of him!

I was surprised to see my great grandmother in this photo. I never knew that she had even traveled out of the state.