<![CDATA[Wine Foil Art - Artist's Blog]]>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 04:31:38 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[Paper Mini-Collection]]>Tue, 26 May 2015 02:22:18 GMThttps://www.winefoilart.com/artists-blog/paper-mini-collectionFor a recent project, I created a mini-collection of paper subjects.  I wanted to portray simple, everyday items in a unique and colorful way.  I started with Paper Plane, utilizing several shades of copper to create depth and shadow and then moved on to create Paper Crane in the same fashion.  A classic portrayal of a paper kite came next, complete with metal key and rainy background, followed by Paper Dolls which I felt needed the scissors to complete. 


All of these pieces are currently for sale and can be viewed in person at Urban Light Studios through the month of June!
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Paper Plane 2015 8x8
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Paper Crane 2015 8x8
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Paper Kite 2015 8x8
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Paper Dolls 2015 8x8
]]><![CDATA[Recent inspirations: Animals & Color]]>Thu, 08 Jan 2015 09:39:07 GMThttps://www.winefoilart.com/artists-blog/recent-inspirations-animals-color

I have recently been inspired by natural palettes and love to explore how different animals are represented through shades, shapes and color. How to best portray them in my work can be a challenge as I rely on only the colors I receive through recycled foils. However it always works out and the end result is always a pleasant surprise! Below are a few examples of recent animal work:

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Stripes

Because of the obvious lack of color in the zebra himself, I used the background to bring color to the piece as well as a juxtaposition of striping.

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Lovebird

The bright red of the bird was an easy choice due to the subject matter and the hearts continue the flow of color straight off the canvas, creating a sense of movement.

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Otto

My most favorite piece to date. The background was absolutely a happy accident. The relation of complimentary colors really makes this octopus pop out of the canvas.

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Trophy

If you know me, you know I am a huge animal lover and quite against the idea of true trophy hunting, however the beauty of the creature cannot be ignored. I like the idea of capturing the essence of the animal without any harm inflicted. This piece was inspired by a paper rhino I have hanging on my wall.

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Sea Jellies

I'm always drawn to sea life as offered in much of my work. Perhaps growing up close to water has influenced me. The relationship between the bright jellies and the murky water is why I love my medium and how it can be expressed.

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Patriarch

Patriarch was the second piece created for my safari stripes mini collection. Much like that of my zebra piece, I used the background to bring all the color into the work. I was able to save enough grey and silver tones to create depth within the animal.

]]><![CDATA[Commission Work]]>Sun, 15 Jun 2014 09:13:48 GMThttps://www.winefoilart.com/artists-blog/commission-work

I created this piece for my friend, Danielle of her beloved rat, Iggy.  I had such an interesting time making this commissioned work.  It was a challenge to try to create something so detailed out of cut-up pieces of recycled foils and actually resemble him!  I ended up sectioning off the different shades of white and piecing them together.  I hope she likes it!  
Commission work is fun!  If you have something you would like made for you, please let me know.
]]><![CDATA[Art Swap!]]>Fri, 09 May 2014 06:12:35 GMThttps://www.winefoilart.com/artists-blog/art-swap

When my talented artist friend Amber Frederick and I decided to do an art swap, I couldn't wait!  I have been dying to get my hands on one of her pieces.  We thought it would be fun to come up with a specific theme for the swap so we decided upon "Prehistoric" as our subject matter.
This was such a great project!  Knowing Amber's amazing creativity level and fun loving spirit, I knew I could have a blast with making this piece, and I did! This is a nod to our gone but not forgotten friend, the Brontosaurus.   
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"Lost Land" 18x18 2014
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"Ariel Accompanies the Elephants on their Journey to Visit the Grave of their Long Departed Ancestor The Grand and Mighty Wooly Mammoth" Amber Frederick 2014
How cool is her work!? She just had a showing at Beats & Bohos in Seattle and showcased some of the most amazingly creative art.  I love how each of her pieces holds a story.  She is such a thoughtful artist, making believable stories with multiple levels of detail and description.  Her work truly inspires me and I can't wait to see what she does next! 

Please check out more of her artwork.  It's definitely worth owning a couple of her pieces:

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]]><![CDATA[May 07th, 2014]]>Wed, 07 May 2014 20:46:26 GMThttps://www.winefoilart.com/artists-blog/may-07th-2014
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Pescatore 18x24 2007

How can I not love this guy? Pescatore was the first piece I created and inspired me to work with recycled materials. 
 Although elementary in matter, I fell in love with the way the golds, reds and purple foils relate to each other. 

 Sometimes I consider myself more of a color theorist than an artist because I rely on what colors I obtain and don't produce any color myself.  
I found the pixels intriguing and focused on a pointillism approach to my subject.
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