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acrylic on paper, 10x20"

acrylic on paper, 10x20"

acrylic on paper, 10x20"

acrylic on paper, 10x20"

acrylic on paper, 10x20"

acrylic on paper, 10x20"

acrylic on paper, 10x20"

acrylic on paper, 10x20"

acrylic on paper, 10x20"

acrylic on paper, 10x20"

acrylic on paper, 10x20"

acrylic on paper, 10x20"

acrylic on paper, 10x20"

acrylic on paper, 10x20"

acrylic on paper, 10x20"

acrylic on paper, 10x20"

acrylic on paper, 10x20"

acrylic on paper, 10x20"

acrylic on paper, 10x20"

acrylic on paper, 10x20"

I. a distillation of many afternoons sitting on the cliffs watching the sun set at the ocean.

2. I entered 2 pieces at a show recently, one a good abstract theme and the other a sunset abstracted. You can guess which one was awarded!

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I Had difficulty posting the pictures last night. There may be some redundant pics. Playing with an abstract thema with high-key colors.

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One day on the news they were discussing the recycle centers. They showed one that had been recycling paper. They were no longer able to sell the used paper for recycling because of the recession. It had accumulated to more then a football field. So, I decide it might be interesting to try making paper from my old computer, mail, newspapers etc. I even got my husbands art class interesting in trying to make their own paper for painting. Some they will have a show of their up-cycled art work. Here are a few of the bowls I made from up-cycled computer paper. It is so nice to know that the paper because something useful and did not end up in the land fill.

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The art class Sean Yore is teaching has been exploring up-cycling items from the home. The class has explored both collage and paper making. These are handmade paper bowls from upcycle/recycled computer paper. These were made by the artist Linda Hagen and Sean Yore. The computer paper was made into a paper pulp. The paper pulp was then formed into the shape of a bowl. This was allowed to dry. After the bowls had dried they were painted with various colors. Some of the bowls the pulp was dyed then formed into a bowl. The stones in the bowls are there to keep them from flying away.

Recently Sean and I have been experimenting with handmade paper.  Upcycling our mail, flyers, and newspaper. Taking the used paper and ripping it into smaller pieces, soaking overnight, then putting in the blender. With this pulp we have then created small sheets of paper. This sheet was created using two different color pulps. The center which might be a bird (some think is a seal) is made from computer tractor feed paper. The grayer outline is made from newspaper.

This piece of upcycle art work is made from newspaper. The grasses are painted with oils. The surface is not primed so the color and texture of the repurposed handmade paper comes through.

It has been interesting working with paper to create new paper. Many more experiments with paper will be coming.

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sean's example - acrylic 20 x 18"

sean's example - work in progress - acrylic 12 x 9"

cool things you can do with sponge strips!

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linda's painting - acrylic

sean's painting - acrylic

These are works in progress.  The class has been painting with sponges a theme of ocean scenes.  It has been fun trying to use various types of sponges to paint with acrylic paint.  I like the sponges with the big holes in them that are sold for washing cars.  Sean likes the sponges with the finer texture. The paintings are on watercolor paper.  We did not work from photos but from our imagination that was the memory of many hours sitting on the bluffs above the ocean. Enjoy the pictures and let us know what you think.

Wearable aceo is a new way of looking at aceos.  It is meant to bring the aceo out into the public view so even strangers can see you aceo.  This one is a fabric aceo made from upcycled materials.  I cut fannel fabric into strips. The fabric strips were then knitted into a container. A piece of foam core was inserted to keep the aceo stiff. It was then closed at the top. As the fabric strips were knitted the eyes and nose were added.  The hair was added at the completion of the piece.  I hope you enjoy it and it brings a smile to you face.

If you would like to buy this aceo please click here

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black-eyed susans - pastel 8x10"

cala lilly - pastel 8x10"

profile of calla lilly - pastel 8x10"

california poppies - pastel 8x10"

california poppies - pastel 8x10"

california poppy - pastel 8x10"

galdiolas - pastel 8x10"

crysanthemum - pastel 8x10"

nasturtium - pastel 8x10"

purple and white tulips - pastel 8x10"

red & yellow rose, blue shadows - pastel 8x10"

red & yellow rose - pastel 8x10"

3 nasturtiums - pastel 8x10"

yellow & violet tulips - pastel 8x10"

red & orange tulip - pastel 8x10"

tulip field - pastel 8x10"

yellow and red rose - pastel 8x10"

yellow & purple - pastel 8x10"

We’ve added some flower paintings in pastel, the usual size of 8×10″.

To get cards & prints, click on this url:

http://dontknowpub.com/zencart/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=32_2

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street scene in the hills of Brisbane, California - pastel 8x10"

Tim's beagles on his truck - pastel 8x10"

Eagles Club, Brisbane, California - pastel 8x10"

setting sun at the golden gate - pastel 8x10"

street scene in the hills of Brisbane, California - pastel 8x10"

Its been a while since I’ve posted all the work we’ve done in the last few months. Here are a few scenes from Brisbane, California where Sean teaches art. The pastels are done in the usual 8×10″ size. The picture of the dogs was sold to Marsha Lyon. You can get cards and prints of these images in the next few days by following this url:

http://dontknowpub.com/zencart/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=32_4

The paintings that have not sold can be ordered from this url:

http://dontknowpub.com/zencart/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=33

or by contacting us.