I currently live near St Louis in a small suburban town. The Lord has granted the desires of my heart to be a stay-at-home mom for the past 5 years to my 3 precious children. Although my children have their "special moments", I wouldn't change it for the world. I love being able to watch every discovery they make, every picture they paint, hear every laugh, every memory.
The Lord is also opening doors for my art career to blossom. Other than 4 years in high school and one college class, I do not have any formal training or degree in art. Ever since I was a small child, I was always drawing, coloring, and painting. Over the years and with new experiences, I have developed a passion for different styles of art. In high school my passion for drawing people emerged. I love the beauty seen through the eyes-its almost like looking into someone's soul capturing their personality, their emotions, their memories. I prefer to capture those special occasions and memories in black and whitle because once the distraction of color is removed, the focus then becomes the person not what color clothes they were wearing etc. Thus my business "Pencil Creations" was born in 2003.
Recently I have completed eye portraits on ATC/ACEO (Art Trading Cards and Art Cards Editions and Originals) which are 2.5" byt 3.5". Some of these have been sold on ebay.
My pencil portraits are completed my commission only right now. I may have some pieces available as prints in the future. Each portrait is completed on Arches or Fabriano acid-free water color paper and is sprayed with a fixative upon completion to prevent smudging, staining, fading and the effects of aging. Each portrait is also matted and framed before shipping or being presented to the customer. An instructional sheet for tips on how to care for your portrait is included.
During the summer of 2005 while watching one of those home
design shows, I discovered I had a second passion-abstract painting. After so many years creating black and white detailed portraits-it is purely so much fun to create bright vibrant abstracts in a full range of colors, shapes and textures. I have created my abstracts with the paintbrush, but also with a toothbrush, newspaper, tissue paper, spray bottles, as well as flinging paint onto a canvas. Currently I am exploring a more three-dimensional sculptural look to my canvas art using fabrics, papers, paint, and many other natural items. Check back soon for photos of these amazing new artwork pieces.
I hand stretch my own canvases using gallery wrapped stretcher bars so there is no need for a frame. Each canvas is also wired and ready to hang. I use high quality Liquitex and Golden paints and mediums. And each painting is sealed with a high gloss non-yellowing varnish to protect it from damage and fading.
My abstract paintings have been sold on ebay and completed for private commissions.
Recently I have discovered a third passion-creating sculptures both free standing and on canvas using an amazing medium-Paverpol. Paverpol is a textile and decoration hardner like non others. You can dip natural materials, such as textiles, in Paverpol. Drape or wrap the material around a wire figure or other armature and leave it to dry. Paverpol dries fast, but slowly enough to allow plenty of working time. After it has hardened, you have created a beautiful decoration or sculpture, which can be used indoors as well as outdoors. It is also possible to combine Paverpol with paper, silk, chamois leather, self-hardening clay, polystyrene foam, dried flowers, wood, plaster, pottery, etc.
Paverpol adheres to almost all materials, except plastic. Finished projects become rock-hard without any additions, and outdoor garden objects do not need to be varnished unless they are painted with acrylic paints. Easy to wash off hands with warm water.
With Paverpol, I am able to combine my love for people and my love for abstract into one beautiful sculpture adorned with handmade clay and paper beads, fabrics, paper, copper wire and many other materials.
Please check back soon for phots of my completed Paverpol pieces.
All of my paintings, drawings, and sculptures come with a Certificate of Authenticity which you can validate online at the EBSQ Self-Represeting Artist Website.
If you are interested in a commissioned piece, please contact me. My turnaround time is 6-8 weeks.
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Tina
