Farley Center
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Earth Connections update
An artist’s reception was held on Saturday, September 9. Dane Arts Buy Local (DABL) also hosted a Pop-Up Art Market. I was relieved to see that my installation was intact. In fact nature joined in when a vine started to climb upwards. The stains are fading with time, but that is what happens to leaves. Continue reading
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Natural Stains
I’ve been experimenting with natural stains for wood. Many woodworking products are toxic. My first level has been with copper, pickled beets brine and coffee. This did give a good flat color, which allowed the varied wood to show through. However, nature is varied. Leaves have streaks and spots. So I’m trying a second richer Continue reading
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Fall Leaves Progress
It’s two weeks to installation. I’m working on layout. And color. This is a sample from using locust bean pods, beets, copper and coffee. The copper extraction paints on clear then changes green. I’m setting the sample out in the sun to see what happens. Next is assembly. Stay tuned. Continue reading
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Earth Connections progress
“Fall Leaves Fall” is the name of my installation at the Farley Center’s Earth Art event this year. I am working on oak leaves cut from wood sourced and milled on the site. The leaves shapes are actual leaves from my chosen location that were found while locating where the installation will be placed. I Continue reading
Two Book Reflections 