creative process

Featured Artist – Karen Stamper

Lydia Rink

It’s a great pleasure to introduce a special guest to our community.

I’m talking to UK artist Karen Stamper. Karen is known for her unique collages and paintings that capture the essence of urban landscapes, coastlines, harbours and boats. Her work celebrates the beauty of worn surfaces and textures.

Karen’s particular technique involves layering, cutting and deconstructing materials. This process gives each work its own dynamic personality. She works with found and painted paper and paint, which she constantly reworks and reassembles.

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Featured Artist – Sally Hirst

Lydia Rink

I am delighted to welcome a very special guest to our community.

Based in Norwich, UK, Sally Hirst creates works on paper and mixed media paintings inspired by the textures, colours and structures of the urban environment.

Her work is strongly influenced by the Japanese Wabi-Sabi aesthetic, which sees beauty in transience, imperfection and incompleteness.

Sally emphasises the importance of time, both through the patina of the materials and the lengthy creative process.

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Featured Artist – Sarah Z. Short

Lydia Rink

I am so pleased to welcome a special guest to our community.

Sarah Z Short is a collage artist and printmaker from the woods of Rhode Island. Her background as an English teacher explains her love of books, which she also enjoys using as the primary material for her collages.

Sarah works with found paper and ephemera, utilizing the stories of the past in her contemporary art. She begins many of her pieces by printing with wooden type on pages rescued from discarded books.

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Featured Artist – Marabeth Quin

Lydia Rink

I am so pleased to welcome a special guest to our community.

Marabeth Quin is a self-taught artist from Nashville, Tennessee, embarked on her artistic journey in 2007, introducing her vibrant and captivating works to the world.

Marabeth sees art as a profound exploration of the world, using a rich tapestry of subjects, materials, and platforms. Her artistic process inspires personal integration, embracing imperfection and fostering resilience and self-compassion.

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Featured Artist – Gloria Gelo

Lydia Rink

I am so pleased to welcome a special guest.
Gloria Gelo is a contemporary abstract artist and designer. Originally from the Midwest, Gloria has always been drawn to the seasonal shift of nature and organic shapes, exploring the space between shape and form. Her artistic philosophy is the fundamental search for balance, a recurring theme in her work.

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5 Things To Consider When Creating Collage Art

Lydia Rink

Collage art is a form of artistic expression that allows for boundless creativity and experimentation. It involves assembling various materials and textures to create a cohesive and visually engaging composition. As a collage and mixed media artist, I have discovered that there are several key considerations to keep in mind when creating collage artwork. In this blog post, we will explore these considerations in detail, offering insights and practical tips for artists of all levels.

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How to Find Your Artistic Style: A Guide for Collage Artists

Lydia Rink

As a collage artist, discovering and developing your own artistic style is an essential part of your creative journey. It allows you to create unique and meaningful works of art that reflect your personal vision and expression. In this blog post, we will explore the process of finding your artistic style and how creating your own collage materials can play an important role in that journey.

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