Mixed Media Minis
Many times I’ve heard art-loving people lament that they need more money or more wall space. I understand!
If wall space is the only issue, one solution is to have your own rotating home gallery, changing up the art every once in a while.
Another solution is small pieces. I love working big, but I really enjoy making these minis now as well.
A few years back I embarked on a “Three Day 100-Painting Challenge” in which we made small pieces, spending no more than 5-7 minutes on each one, mostly just to practice loosening up. That’s what got me started …
I later added a few details and made many of those 5-minute pieces into finished works. Given that they are often playful and abstract, the pressure to “make a masterpiece” doesn’t weasel its way into the process as much, and many come out saying something even more personal as a result.
I’ve found that people snatch them up like hotcakes because they are both small and affordable, with something unique for each person.
One of my favorite sizes is 6 x 6 square, set in a clean, white 12 x 12 frame that gives it a spacious elegance. Some are just tissue collage. Others are a mix of printing, paint, oil pastels, and tiny scraps of paper.
What you see here is just a small sample. If you happen to like any of the pieces you see here that are sold, do not worry! I can make you something very similar. Or I’ll work with you to make a unique piece for your space; you can pick the theme, size and colors, and I’ll take it from there.