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Whimsy

Published on January 31, 2019January 30, 2019 by L.M.Leave a comment

Last year, as I was preparing for a show of my mixed media batik art, I was also spending lots of time with my grandkids. Trying to mix the two I did many of the drawing layers of the art while they were busy coloring and drawing at the kitchen table with me. As often happens I got requests – “Gramsy, can you draw a fish? Gramsy, what about a bird? Maybe some flowers?” as those drawings began to unfold I unintentionally created a trove of tiny art pieces inspired by the requests! The original pieces were all small – mounted on 4×4″ wood panels when completed. Some just seemed to need a bit more space so 6×6, 6×12 and 8×8″ pieces were added to the mixture over the months.

Above: Batik art on paper in progress – drawing/coloring stage Below: Finished 4×4″ pieces

As I continued to create these whimsical pieces I also began adding text and quotes to them. The ones shown below are all 6×6″ pieces on wood panels.

These creations fell right into my art motto of “Happy Art for Happy People”! Many of the pieces that feature flowers, nature, gardens, etc. are now available at Queen Anne’s Farmhouse & Flower Shoppe located in Greenwood, Indiana. You can also find a few of my handmade journals there too! Hmmmm….journals. I’m not sure I’ve blogged about those yet. Perhaps next post?

Lynne

A new twist

Published on February 23, 2018February 21, 2018 by L.M.Leave a comment

I’ve been working with the batik process on paper for a few years now but continue to find new ways to use and present it! A few weeks ago I created several smaller pieces of artwork that were mounted on wood panels. Prior to mounting them I covered the wood panel with dictionary pages…one of my favorite backgrounds.

After the pieces were completely dried I added one more layer, resin! Wow! Do these colors pop and shine now! I’m continuing to experiment with resin, it’s a learning process for sure but it’s been a fun challenge. To see a video of the finished pieces in all their shiny glory, follow THIS LINK to my Facebook page.

I’ll be teaching the batik on paper technique at three different locations in the month of April…details will be published on February 27th. Hopefully you’ll be able to join me for one (or more) of the classes!

Lynne

A little gift for you

Published on February 21, 2018February 21, 2018 by L.M.Leave a comment

Here is a mandala/flower drawing that I created last week, I thought it would be a fun coloring page to share with you. Feel free to click, download, copy or otherwise use it!

Although my focus has been on mixed media artwork lately sometimes I just need to grab a Sharpie and draw for the fun of it. Enjoy!

Lynne

P.S. If you’d like to learn the basics of drawing mandalas, check out these two classes I’ll be presenting in March!

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Sunny thoughts and an invitation

Published on March 10, 2015March 9, 2015 by L.M.Leave a comment

This month I am celebrating Spring…no matter how long it takes to get here! As part of that celebration I invite you to visit my studio as I participate in the third “Second Saturday Studio Tour” for 2015. The tour is part of the Rural Routes to Main Street Cultural Trail. Visitors are welcome from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday, March 14th, 2015.

I’ll have some treats to nibble, something to sip and a small Spring themed “make & take” art project for you to get creative with. As an added bonus I’ll be sharing flower seeds that I harvested last fall for you to take home and plant in your Spring gardens. I hope to see you then!

Sunshine & Blessings,
Lynne

Peonies – Part Two

Published on May 30, 2014May 29, 2014 by L.M.2 Comments

A few more images to add from my recent photo play. This group was taken with backlight coming through the window and purposely over-exposed when I took them. Afterwards I did some digital adjustments to make them high-key, contrasty and soft.

email white peony, high key 1 © Lynne Medsker

email white peony, high key 2 © Lynne Medsker

email white peony, high key 3 © Lynne Medsker

I also did some macro, close-up images with a digital edit or two as well.

email, high key double peony © Lynne Medsker

I’m patiently waiting to see what kind of flowers I’ll have to take pictures of next! In the meantime I’ll return to the up-cycled artwork next post – I promise! Lynne

Peonies – Part One

Published on May 28, 2014May 27, 2014 by L.M.6 Comments

Yes, there are supposed to be a couple more posts about the up cycled artwork but I couldn’t resist sharing some new images with you. I’ve not used my camera for “fun” for a while and have really gotten into it the last couple of weeks. Right now there is an abundance of blooming peony bushes in the yard so they’ve been an awesome subject. Here are a few of my favorite images:

email two blooms and a bud 2 © Lynne Medsker

email two blooms and a bud 3© Lynne Medsker

Next time I’ll share some that I photographed & edited to be high-key, light & contrasty. More fun!

Lynne

Scenic Road Trip: Crater Lake, Oregon (Part 2)

Published on October 28, 2011October 28, 2011 by L.M.18 Comments

Here is the follow-up to my last post about Crater Lake, these are images of the surrounding area. I would love to return here and spend several days explore, it was amazing!

day3 _DSC9809BT — crater lake, OR © 2011, lynne medsker

day3 _DSC9814 (The pinnacles) — "The Pinnacles" crater lake, OR © 2011, lynne medsker

day3 _DSC9824 — "The Pinnacles" crater lake, OR © 2011, lynne medsker

day3 _DSC9843 — crater lake, OR © 2011, lynne medsker

day3 _DSC9847 — crater lake, OR © 2011, lynne medsker

day3 _DSC9846 — crater lake, OR © 2011, lynne medsker

day3 _DSC9848 — crater lake, OR © 2011, lynne medsker

day3 _DSC9850 — crater lake, OR © 2011, lynne medsker

In the next “road trip” post we’ll move south into the northern part of California and the giant redwoods. Look for it soon!

Happy trails,

Lynne

Garden View

Published on August 9, 2011August 8, 2011 by L.M.Leave a comment

It must have been the beautiful flowers and gardens outside the window of the studio that inspired this piece! A little different than my normal bold abstracts this collage piece came together almost of it’s own will! So quickly in fact that the only other image I have of it is the five blank canvases. 🙂 It was only here in my studio a few days before it was swept away to it’s new home. It’s nice when someone else gets excited about your work and just HAS to have it! And it’s fun to think of all the places my art pieces are going to. 🙂

Summer Blooms

Published on August 8, 2011August 8, 2011 by L.M.Leave a comment

During my recent artist retreat I took a few hours to wander the lovely property and gardens and take photos. As everything around home seems to be dry, brown and struggling for life I thought some beautifully tended and well watered blooms might be fun to share! I hope you enjoy them!

Published on May 19, 2011May 18, 2011 by L.M.3 Comments

I figured I’d just start off with flowers since that’s how I advertised it in the last post! These beautiful flowers (above & below) were growing on a hillside near our cabin, I simply couldn’t resist getting some photos of them.

Although it was late in the season for some of these wildflowers I did find a few still growing here & there.

I was really happy to discover a few May Apples in bloom!

I hadn’t been in the right place at the right time to catch any the last few years. This year it was so wet I never made it out into my own yard to photograph the Trout Lilies and Spring Beauties!