Mixed Media Number Twenty-Five

Vacation Days
magazine/book/newspaper/catalog pieces, found photo, metallic marker
approx. 9 x 14 inches

I found this little ripped up photo on a walk several years ago of a little guy doing something Catholic (I think?).  It was one of the first found photos in the wild, and I can't believe I put it in a place I could rediscover it this many years and a studio move later.  The other papers span from the 1920s to a calendar from the 2000s sometime, found on the farm, at my other grandparents' house, in a friend's attic, in some old high school papers I kept, and at a thrift store or two.

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Mixed Media Quickie Number Eighteen

Small Dreams
photograph on matboard, magazine and catalog cut outs,
atlas
10 x 13 inches

That's a map of Wales.  Seems dreamy under the right conditions.  

I will be taking these collages (and the mini collages framed!) to my first showing at the Vintage and Made Fair in Des Moines in May.  Since the theme of the show is reusing/recycling materials I figured this would be a great place to debut this line of work.  Spread the word if that's your thing.  Thanks.

Mini Collage Number Thirty-Two

It Was a Lovely Trip
reproduced map from a calendar, found photo, ink, vinyl,
matboard, painted book page
4 x 5 inches

Still feeling happy after my nice trip to San Francisco.  Saw cool things there and highly recommend a visit to anyone and everyone!