tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24243470852689219252024-03-13T15:16:00.396-04:00The 5th SisterAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01169693305157071792noreply@blogger.comBlogger776125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2424347085268921925.post-50188468573634969122015-02-08T18:19:00.002-05:002015-02-08T18:19:47.958-05:00Artist Trading CardsRecently, I was invited (well, rather invited myself) to join an Artist Trading Card (ATC) exchange. The purpose of this exchange is to share a small piece of art with a fellow artist and, in return, they share a piece with you.<br />
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The standard ATC size is around 2.5 x 3.5 inches. This is small for me. I prefer working in the 11 x 14 to 16 x 20 range. I enjoy a challenge and getting involved in a project such as this is quite motivating for me.<br />
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This past week, between working full time and other things demanding my time and attention, I was able to churn out 3 of these miniature works. I worked with ink stains, acrylics, gesso, charcoal, ephemera, and molding paste on canvas paper. My goal was to create fun, whimsical pieces. Here are a few examples of some of what I'm working on thus far.<br />
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Robin Red Breast</div>
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Snow Angel</div>
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Island Girl</div>
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I recently received my 1st ATC from a dear old friend (going back to 3rd grade!). Her substrate was a small wooden panel. I think I shall borrow that technique on future endeavors. I love her loose work, and bold use of color. And being a Kansas girl, myself...I can't help but be drawn to a subject matter dear and near to my heart: Sunflowers! Thank you, Chris!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01169693305157071792noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2424347085268921925.post-73123392962792783762015-01-20T16:17:00.000-05:002015-01-20T16:17:23.248-05:00Shadow Girl<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01169693305157071792noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2424347085268921925.post-4806212716342904542015-01-11T17:06:00.000-05:002015-01-11T17:06:33.026-05:00Flower Girl<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I finally found time to complete a mixed media piece I began in a workshop I took from one of my favorite contemporary artists, <a href="http://fracturedangelics.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kate Thompson</a>. </span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01169693305157071792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2424347085268921925.post-6249991433141874842014-01-24T08:08:00.001-05:002014-01-24T08:08:21.377-05:00In My Dreams: A Flash Friday 55 Offering<div class="MsoNormal">
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Okay, so I'm rusty. I haven't written in awhile but thought I'd surprise G-Man with a Friday 55.<br />
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but Daisy reminds me that the "Love of Dog" puts everything into perspective. </div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01169693305157071792noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2424347085268921925.post-5708102343072593312014-01-03T05:00:00.000-05:002014-01-03T05:00:03.204-05:00A Friday FunnyWe've all seen them...those cute dog shaming photos popping up all over the internet. However, I do believe there is a human cause for all those shaming incidents. Case in point:<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01169693305157071792noreply@blogger.com15th Sister Studio32.897020232950119 -83.5913228988647467.2419487329501209 -125.07569789886475 58.552091732950117 -42.106947898864746tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2424347085268921925.post-8572750562690553612014-01-02T17:13:00.001-05:002014-01-02T17:13:39.789-05:00Lost and FoundThis past year found me lost...in my art.<br />
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I began to experiment with different mixed media techniques.<br />
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An original work by Polly Janos</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As many of you know, I am a Respiratory Therapist working in a small Respiratory Care Department at our local hospital. We're a fairly new hospital that is home to wonderful works of art. Unfortunately, our department walls have remained bare. I decided to do something about it. The above is the result. It is 11x14, matted and framed and now hanging on our walls! I'm pleased with how it turned out. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I experienced a particularly disturbing dream one night. I had been bicycling. It had gotten late. I decided to stop along the main street of a tiny town and wait for my brother, whom I left far behind. While waiting, curiosity got the best of me and I decided to investigate the dusty cellar of an old brownstone...an ancient shop long closed. Cobwebs, bugs, debris, and cloudy apothecary bottles were scattered about. I spied the dead spider up on the window ledge facing the street. I have no idea what possessed me to pick it up and eat it. I was pleasantly surprised to find the crunchy carcass tasted very much like Cheerios. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have designated this year as my year of change. One of the things I am doing is focusing more on my art. I have decided to take my more unusual dreams and bring it to "life" through my particular art form using textiles. The above is a 1st in a series. Enjoy. </span></div>
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self centered,<br />
greedy,<br />
uncaring,<br />
unfeeling,<br />
whiny,<br />
over-inflated egos,<br />
with the attitude of entitlement<br />
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WRONG!<br />
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I was witness to something especially amazing this past Friday. There is a courageous young man in Munchie's 7th grade class who is undergoing treatment for osteocarcinoma: cancer of the bone. This young man recently turned 13 and a celebration was held in his honor at his school, attended by the whole 7th grade class.<br />
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In addition to birthday cake, streamers and balloons, music blasting on loud speakers outside, there was something quite different going on in the middle school lobby:<br />
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As an outward sign of support, and to give encouragement to this young man as he battles cancer, many shaved had their heads and/or donated their hair to Locks of Love in his honor.<br />
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This was a truly wonderful celebration of HOPE! </div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Papyrus; font-size: 20pt;">within simple surrender...<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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For several years I have been on the hospital's Decontamination Committee. We've been meeting and training, using government guidelines and standards, on how best to respond to those exposed to chemical or biological agents upon their arrival to the hospital.<br />
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We've been asked, along with other area hospitals and agencies (such as medic, fire, police) to be available to staff the event. Of course, this involves ramped up training. Yesterday, we learned how to don our gear and actually hold a mock event involving decontamination of a volunteer. It was fascinating. Here are a few photos from the training session.<br />
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But what's a training session without a little silliness? I wouldn't know...so let the silliness ensue!</div>
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