January 2008 – Although I am happy to share my art with you throughout this blog please be aware that these images are protected by copyright law and should not be reproduced or used without expressed written permission. Feel free to leave comments or questions, I am always excited to get feedback. Enjoy browsing and thank you for visiting my blog!
Wall Sculpture #35
What do you do when you have a client that is interested in your work but this piece is too big?
- wall sculpture #30 © medsker metal art
And this piece is too small?
wall sculpture #23 © medsker metal art
And they really like aspects of both pieces?
You create a custom piece, just for them, of course!
commissioned artwork, wall sculpture #35 © medsker metal art
We’d love to create a piece for YOU, too!
Posted by L.M. on January 27, 2012
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Upcoming classes!
 student work, mixed media collage class, 2011 I’ve been hosting some Wednesday “Open Studio” classes the past few weeks and will be continuing those on a more regular schedule, every other week. These sessions runs from noon to 2:30 p.m. and the cost is $30 or you can pre-pay for 3 sessions at $75. The next class will be held on Wednesday, February 1st when we will be creating mixed media collage on ready-to-hang wood panels. Dates on the calendar for future Wednesday classes are February 15th & 29th, March 14th and 28th, April 11th & 25th, with the topics to be announced soon. I’m open to any suggestions or requests. We might even do a larger, two-session project if there is interest in that.
In addition to the bi-weekly Wednesday sessions I will be holding a monthly Saturday morning class. Beginning on February 25th with an exterimental watercolor class, these sessions will run from 9:30 a.m. until noon. The cost for these sessions are also $30 per session or pre-pay for 3 sessions at $75.
You can see some images from the last watercolor class here: http://lynnemedsker.wordpress.com/2012/01/12/watercolor-experiments/
In addition to the February 25th class, I also have the Saturdays of March 24th and April 28th scheduled.
I have a limit of 5 per class in the studio so I would encourage you to sign up in advance for any sessions you are interested in as they are beginning to fill!
 mixed media collage, student art in progress Hope to see you soon!
Lynne
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Posted by L.M. on January 26, 2012
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Backbeat!
"Backbeat" mixed media on three 24x36" wood panels, $495 each/$1195 set © lynne medsker
It seems I’ve got a bit of a musical theme going on lately in my artwork! After creating “Music in Motion” my next project, shown above, was titled “Backbeat”. Created on three 24×36″ wood panels, it includes multiple layers of paper, paint and miscellaneous objects. I was blessed with a multi-day stretch of time to work on these pieces non-stop so it seemed like they came together quickly. I’m going to show several images of the pieces as they progressed so you can get an idea of the process:
panels, covered with papers & sheet music @ lynne medsker
sewing pattern added on top of paper layer © lynne medsker
beginning to add 1st layer of watercolor © lynne medsker
2nd full layer of watercolor © lynne medsker
3rd layer of watercolor © lynne medsker
all three panels with watercolor layers added © lynne medsker
adding circular design with charcoal © lynne medsker
close-up of detail painting © lynne medsker
acrylic detail painting finished © lynne medsker
detail painting finished on all three panels © lynne medsker
The last step was to add some dimensional pieces to each panel, all circular, using painted 33 1/3 albums & CD’s, 45 records and plexiglass pieces.
finished panel © lynne medsker
These pieces are currently on display at Artistic Designs Gallery in Brownsburg, Indiana – drop in a see them in person, photos don’t do them justice!
Posted by L.M. on January 25, 2012
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Commissioned Work: Music in Motion
"music in motion" mixed media commissioned artwork (shown installed) © lynne medsker
Created for a music room this piece was great fun to create! My client shared some guitar parts, picks, etc. and then just let me run away with it. Woo hoo! I began by putting a layer of sheet music all over the 36×24″ wood panel. That was followed by a layer of watercolor with strings, yarn and webbing stretched though it.
work in progress, music in motion © lynne medsker
Once that layer was dry the texture items were removed and the layer was sealed. On went more layers of water color until there was a nice colorful background to create the rest of the piece on.
work in progress, music in motion © lynne medsker
I added a wash of metallic paint for shimmer and some random white stripe-like areas and then it was time to really have some fun!
work in progress, music in motion © lynne medsker
Keeping in the theme of music I painted and assembled a 33 1/3 album, a 78 rpm album, a 45 record and a CD on a large bolt and attached a tuning knob to the top.
work in progress, music in motion © lynne medsker
Using washers and spacers between these pieces and the background allows it to be spun around by hand! Above that I attached guitar strings together and then curved them through the piece and attached them at different points to tuning keys.
work in progress, music in motion © lynne medsker
Some embellishments, including the guitar picks going down the right side, were added and it was done! The completed image (shown at the top of the page) was taken in my clients music room. It looks awesome against the burgundy colored wall!
Have you ever thoughts of commissioning a piece of work? It can be a fun & rewarding process and you’ll have something custom made for your home or office and your own personal style. Here’s what Aaron & Amy said about creating this piece:
I recently had the opportunity to collaborate on an art piece with artist, Lynne Medsker. I described to Lynne that I was looking to have a piece to hang in the wall of my music room. I brought her some guitar pieces, (strings, tuner knobs, etc.) and we brainstormed on the colors and what to include in the art piece.
Lynne listened to my ideas and came up with something much better than I could have imagined! Her creativity is amazing and I love the picture she created. It is truly the most unique work of art I have ever owned!
If you are looking for something incredibly unique, beautiful and of great quality, I would definitely reccommend collaberating with or commissioning a piece by Lynne.
Thank you, Lynne!
So, what do you want to create?
Lynne
Posted by L.M. on January 23, 2012
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♪Happy Blog Anniversary, To Me!♫
"art of friendship" © lynne medsker
That’s right! Today is the anniversary of my first blog post on January 20th, 2008! Four years, 562 posts, 1022 comments and 336 subscribers later, here I am! Still blogging away, plus starting a new digital art blog this year. I don’t think I imagined I’d do this much with it but it sure has been fun! I re-posted the image from my first entry today, on that post it is very tiny and I was excited to even have gotten that much figured out. 
Heck, I’m still figuring out things!
Thanks for reading, commenting and passing this blog along to your friends. Your support and feedback are awesome!
Blessings,
Lynne
Posted by L.M. on January 20, 2012
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Aluminum Prints
"fractal #13" oval print on aluminum, 11x14, $125 © lynne medsker
I’ve been slowly building my inventory of prints on aluminum for an upcoming show. The last order I tried out some images printed on oval shapes. I really like the way they turned out!
"fractal #30" oval print on aluminum, 11x14, $125 © lynne medsker
If you’ve not seen images printed on aluminum you should make a point of seeing these in person, these photos don’t do them justice!
"fractal #16" oval print on aluminum, 11x14, $125 © lynne medsker
High gloss finish, float mounted, with vivid colors – these pieces really pop! The scratch resistant surface of these light-weight pieces is a breeze to wipe clean with a bit of window cleaner. Style & convenience all in one piece!
"fractal #11" oval print on aluminum, 11x14, $125 © lynne medsker
These particular prints are in my studio right now but you can see other samples of digital art on aluminum at both Artistic Designs Gallery in Brownsburg, Indiana or ArtSplash Gallery in Carmel, Indiana.
I’ll post more aluminum print images soon!
Lynne
Posted by L.M. on January 18, 2012
http://lynnemedsker.wordpress.com/2012/01/18/aluminum-prints/
Commissioned work in progress
I’ve not tended to the blog the last week because I’ve been busy working on a new commissioned project. Sorry for the light amount of posts! I thought today I’d share a few images of what I’m working on, at least enough to tease your imagination. The overall piece is going to be 33″x60″ and will be framed in a deep shadow box. Using aluminum, copper, slate, tiles and other assorted goodies I’ll be composing this piece over the next few days. Here’s what I’ve got images of so far:
step-by-step image of ink colored aluminum © lynne medsker
scrap copper piece
This is one of the scrap pieces of copper I’ll be incorporating into the design. I wanted to liven it up some a bit I got out my heat gun and began to heat it up, getting some nice color changes.
scrap copper after being heated
This image shows all three of the copper pieces after they’d been through the heating process.
three pieces of copper
Have I got you curious yet? I’ll post more updates as things progress.
Lynne
Posted by L.M. on January 16, 2012
http://lynnemedsker.wordpress.com/2012/01/16/commissioned-work-in-progress/
Watercolor Experiments!
student work, abstract watercolor technique class, 1/11/12
We had a great time yesterday playing with watercolors! After some talk about composition and the different types of watercolor papers & surfaces we started to play.
student artwork, watercolor class 1/11/12
Color, texture and fun was going on everywhere!
student artwork, watercolor class 1/11/12
student artwork, watercolor class 1/11/12
As a matter of fact we had so much fun playing there’s a class scheduled for NEXT Wednesday, January 18th from noon to 3 p.m.! We’ll be switching it up for that class and playing with acrylic paints and texturing materials. I’ve got three openings left, want to join in? Send me an email!
work in progress, watercolor class 1/11/12
Posted by L.M. on January 12, 2012
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Turkey Run State Park
Last October we took a two-day camping trip to Turkey Run State Park here in Indiana. For some reason I overlooked putting these images on the blog! So, in the middle of winter….here are some fall images for you to enjoy!
As you can see, Turkey Run has some wonderful scenery and the hiking trails are very adventurous! We had a lovely time. Looking at these images makes me anxious for camping season again!
Posted by L.M. on January 11, 2012
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New Year, New News!
Just in case you haven’t yet signed up for my newsletter I thought I’d share this one with you. It includes the “Winter 2012 Offer” currently underway on the website. While you are there be sure to browse around the newly update site and see what’s new. You don’t want to miss out on news like this, be sure to click the link on the bottom of any of the website pages to sign up.
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| January 5th, 2012Contact & Links:
Lynne Medsker |
Happy New Year! The only part of the new year that I’m not fond of is getting through the winter weather, lack of daylight and those long, cold nights. Do you feel the same way? It seems like being indoors for the bulk of my day makes me look for bits of sunshine & happiness in whatever room I happen to occupy at the time. Of course you know where I often find it, don’t you? Yup – ART! I’ve been blessed to trade, barter and purchase pieces from many artists so that my walls are full of interesting, colorful art that help to chase around the doldrums of winter. I’d like to help you chase away your winter blues as well! I’ve got a special offer for January & February with discounts on my art as well as a special “adoptable art” area for some special pieces that need a good home. Click here to visit the “Winter 2012 Offer” page and then call or email me so we can arrange to get some art into your home or office an banish that winter state of mind. Happy shopping! |
| Select artwork available for purchase at:ArtSplash Gallery, Carmel, IndianaArtistic Designs Gallery, Brownsburg, IndianaHealing Arts Indy, Indianapolis, IndianaHoosier Salon Consignment Gallery, Broad Ripple, IndianaSugar Creek Art Center, Thorntown, IndianaUpcoming Shows & Events: April 2012 – Solo Show July 2012 – Solo Show August 2012 – Solo Show |
Another Blog for 2012!
I’ve been creating digital art for almost 10 years and have files full of images on my computer that rarely are seen. To give them a bit of “life” outside of a file folder I’ve started this new blog that will have a digital art image posted to it each day. I hope to expand the blog to include images and information about other digital artists as well. Click on the image above to visit the new blog and get a quick digital art fix for the day! This year I have two solo art shows scheduled that will focus on my digital art. I will be coordinating a digital art show in August in conjunction with my solo show at Sugar Creek Art Center so I anticipate spending a lot of time with pixels! |
Posted by L.M. on January 6, 2012
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