Tag Archives: paper

The Masquerade Ball

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Rebecca Fox

As we move into the darker, colder seasons I’m able to focus more on indoor art projects.  NMC Dance Club’s Masquerade Ball gave me the perfect opportunity to reawaken my visual-arts chops.  The base of the mask is papier mache … Continue reading →

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PITA

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Lisa Yarost

I am so glad I was able to finish this block today. My head must have been in the wrong place for working on it, because I ended up doing a fair amount of “un-sewing” while completing it. I think … Continue reading →

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Praise for Peace

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Lisa Yarost

Often people ask me how much time I spend on each piece. Even if I kept track of these things, I wouldn’t be able to say. For one thing, I work on as many as twelve pieces at a time. … Continue reading →

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Work in progress: Genuine American Gun

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Lisa Yarost

Mixed media on hardboard. 5×7″

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Ennui

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Lisa Yarost
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Why, yes. I am.

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Lisa Yarost

I didn’t bother to look this up before I drew it. It’s all over the Internet. I’m bummed, but not bummed enough to keep from posting it. After all, even if the concept is not unique, the execution is all … Continue reading →

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Almost Persuaded

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Lisa Yarost

    I made this tonight after doing a little more organizing and working on an unfinished project with which I am not sure what to do. The background fabric is unbleached muslin that I “dyed” using watered down acrylic … Continue reading →

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Paper cloth, part 2

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Lisa Yarost

Oh, Outdated Sewing Pattern, what are you doing in my life? You mock me with your huge shoulders, your skinny legs, and your jacket bottom that makes even the models’ butts look disproportionately large. Did you seduce me with promises … Continue reading →

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Paper Cloth: This weekend’s experiment

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Lisa Yarost

So, I’ve  owned the book Stitch Alchemy by Kelli Perkins for quite a while. It’s about paper fabric, which is basically fabric coated with – you guessed it – paper. This is supposed to give the fabric surface paper-like qualities, … Continue reading →

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Twelve Tiny Soaring Cranes

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Rebecca Fox

Cranes are a symbol of longevity, immortality, prosperity and good health. It is a Japanese tradition to fold a thousand origami cranes for someone who is sick to wish them a long life, prosperity and good health. Continue reading →

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