so excited!

Though this piece isn't quite done yet, I was so excited to be almost-finished that I couldn't help but post the almost-completed picture. It is a return to some of my old collage work that I did a couple of years ago. Everything will have been recycled or reclaimed, including the wooden panels that the collage is adhered to. I made them out of cabinet doors and wood trim found at the local Habitat for Humanity store. This piece is the largest work that I have done so far (54 in. x 36 in.) and it took me forever to complete. I have been working on this one for months. And though there will be pieces to come in the future, this one is indeed, my current "masterpiece." I will post real pictures of this one as soon as I finish the piece, so check back soon.

more prints

yikes, it's been about a month...

It appears that my goal to update this blog more frequently has not been attained in these past few weeks. I have been wandering Europe--quite literally--lots of walking there, with the entire Chen Family which includes my two parents and two siblings. Quite a trip, it was. I have also been singing and have acquired my first "gig" in the Asheville area as a chorus member in the Asheville Lyric Opera's production of The Magic Flute. It should be fun.

Don't you worry though, as I will try harder to update more projects that are going on around the studio. Fun stuff.

another book thing

Hello, I am a Beaver! ...I gnaw on wood!

This handmade book was made out of recycled packing paper, cereal boxes, ink and watercolor.

new prints

zabuton!

Another crocheted cushion! Not dyed, using the bedsheets just the way I found them.