Artburst Studios: "Stories We Tell" Online Art Show

This online show opens on February 22nd at 10am MST on the Artburst Studios website. 

A new year brings new art and I’m delighted to be featuring my latest work in this upcoming show.  There are a total of 23 artists featuring a variety of mediums and styles. It’s going to be an incredible show!

Each of these painted stories began with a base of story shared through letters from the mid 1800’s. When a friend’s parents died, she found hundreds of handwritten letters. After thoughtfully going through them, she separated out the ones that resonated the most to her and her family. With a shoebox full remaining, she contacted me and asked me if I would like to use them in my art and essentially, give them new life. Of course. What an honor.

I cherish each one and carefully added them. It was a real surprise to find a flower pressed in one letter from the 1860’s! It was falling apart, but I was able to save most of it and collaged it onto the sail of the paper boat in “Setting Sail”. 

Letter writing is a lost art and while it’s so much easier to stay in touch these days, letters like these will cease to exist and so much history will be lost. 

 

My Collection

Setting Sail

15″ x 30″
Mixed media
On 1 1/2″ gallery wrapped canvas
Ready to hang

A Breath of Fresh Air

12″ x 9″
Mixed media
On 1 1/2″ cradled wood panel
Ready to hang

The Final Stroke

16″ x 20″
Mixed media
On 1 1/2″ gallery wrapped canvas
Ready to hang

Just Who's Running the Show?

36″ x 36″
Mixed Media
On 1 1/2″ gallery wrapped canvas
Ready to hang

Moonlit

24″ x 24″
Mixed Media
On 1 1/2″ gallery wrapped canvas
Ready to hang

Under the Covers

6″ x 12″
Mixed Media
On 1″ cradled wood panel
Ready to hang

Navigating the Show

Here are a few tips and pointers on how to navigate an Artburst Studios show. I am always here to help if you have any questions. 

  1. Create a free account on the Artburst Studios website HERE. This will allow you to login before the show opens so you are ready to purchase once the show goes live. By saving a few minutes not having to create a new account, you will have the advantage when it comes time to buy. You’ll also receive preview access to the show page 24 hours in advance so you can plan your purchases.
  2. If you’d like more advance notice of show offerings and other fun benefits, purchase a Collector+ lifetime membership HERE. You’ll receive a downloadable show catalog seven days in advance of the opening and a special welcome package with gifts from a sampling of the artists.
  3. Purchase one piece at a time to improve your chances of adding your favorite pieces to your collection. 
  4. Once you purchase your favorites, artists will be in touch with you to arrange shipping.