the process of making

the process of making - through the mind’s eye; and but of course, for making’s sake.

when I grab a small piece of thin cardboard.

innards revealed, and I can see the potential.

all the goodness in the softness of the paper and its’ worn visual appeal.

simple underpainting in a favorite color……tittering on the edge of too much and yet, just the right amount. even if you aren’t a green fan, can you pass this up?…..

collage.

and for the beauty of small layers really. three to be exact.

a mostly circle of file folder with a fat print of pthalo turquoise. a torn bit of underpainting, with an edge of red, and an extra corner of unwanted masking tape to top it off.

stitched. with red thread.

knot left on the front for appreciation and the final pass through to the back to be gently, yet permanently taped to the back. my laziness of not wanting to tie another thread knot.

and how such a small piece can bring me so much happiness and scream with my weird artistic voice.

with much love. xo.

Kristin