Aloha Tasi

There is most certainly a huge learning curve for learning how to navigate Etsy, at least for me!!!  I just spent three hours filling out the information for one listing, uploading the photos (which took at least an hour) and uploading a video (because "It's good for sales"!) and unfortunately none of it ended up on my shop! These little gems are created with upcycled treasure such as maps, sheet music, mono prints and other exotic papers that have been altered utilizing treatments and techniques using acrylic mediums and other art supplies to give the cards the depth of color, sheen and textures that add up to the artwork. Each Girlfriend Card is a unique piece of handmade original art created by me. The quotes used are heartfelt and positive affirmations to send to your BFF to uplift and honor. The cards evoke a powerful message and shine with your encouragement and love. These cards are suitable for framing, so the message can be reaffirmed daily. Enjoy! So out of fr

 I have been playing with a new technique.  It has been absolutely transformational!  I couldn't stop myself; I was lost in time for hours. I love when that happens. I'm working on a new line of greeting notecards which are A2 size.  These new cards are just a bit smaller than my Siapo Greeting cards that are A6, but the impact is huge.  These new backgrounds are so perfect for my new line of notecard.  The cards feature little bits and pieces of all my favorite left over painted papers.  They are mainly upcycled treasures too beautiful to toss that I have saved over time.  Like old maps I've altered, sheet music that has been painted or Gelli printed or in some other way altered.  I also have some found and exotic papers in the mix.  The papers have been stamped or stenciled or doodled on in a way that makes them truly unique.  I've tried some new techniques using several new mediums that I haven't used for a long time or never before and I'm loving the results

  Well, my friends! I got to play all day today! I’ve been creating some new collage papers and starting to build a pretty good stash of interesting papers. I did a second layer, (could be a third for some) on a lot of my papers this morning. For the second layer I’m focusing on transparent paint, metallic paint, and iridescent paints. Here is a pile of second layer papers. I’m building texture. Adding some shimmer.     More color that allow what’s underneath to show.   Now I'm ready to call it a day.  Thanks for visiting!  See you next time.    

  Wow! “It's been a while”, is an understatement. A lot has happened! I hope you all are surviving the chaotic times we are living in. I have turned to creating smaller, easier to manage art after an unfortunate injury that seems a lifetime ago. I'm fine but my mobility is a little compromised. No worries, because I am loving what I am doing. I've been making greeting cards. Tons of different types of greeting cards. First, I'm really excited about my original collage art cards. These little beauties are suitable for framing! There are prints of my original paintings. Others are photos of my art and photos of my local travels, that I've altered using cool apps. Moving into smaller art has changed my perspective in countless ways. I'm learning to use trusted mediums in new ways on what seems miniature substrate. There are no large and sweeping gestures, simply fascinating details. Included in my new repertoire, are new mediums, substrates, and tools to ma