Author: theusedlife
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Anna & Other Art
Anna, paper collage, 2023 Here are some new experiments in collage art. For the past week, I’ve been feeling rather frustrated with my collage practice. I’ve been uninspired. I’ve been forcing things. I found myself unable to play as freely as usual. All of which are strong indicators to me that I need new materials.…
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Birds of Spring & Other Things
Brown-headed Cowbird (female) This collection of photographs spans about three or four weeks; although, I took the majority of these photos within the past week or so. You’ll note that the backgrounds in some photographs are lightly green or brownish green, while others have an intensely vibrant green backdrop. The greenest are, of course, the…
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What Are You Waiting For?
Orange Fields Are Forever, paper collage, 2023 there’s a time to be earthysensual, like a bellto beat hammers on the moon and grab at a crust of lightning with both handsthat, someone whispers, isthe essence of poetrya never-ending springtime of unanswerable questionsthe premise of our selvesdrifting through unopened windowsand marching home to scrub the dishes…
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Greatest Hits: A Collection of Art and Music
If the Sky Was Made of Oranges, paper collage, 2021 If you’ve been reading this blog for awhile, you probably know how much I enjoy pairing my collage art with music. I typically share one song per post, or 8-10 collages. But, I’ve been thinking for some time now that I’d like to create a…
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Earthly Delights & Other Art
Earthly Delights, paper collage, 2023 Here are some new experiments in collage art. As always, I’ve paired them with some music for your listening (and viewing) pleasure. I hope you enjoy.
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A Sunday Morning Meditation
Golden Hour, paper collage, 2022 If you spend your life in pursuit of power, love, and esteem, you are certain to fail. Even if you become the most powerful person on the planet, you will have failed. If you end up famous, universally adored and revered by the masses, you will have failed. If you…
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Afternoon with an Osprey
I typically associate ospreys with open water; so, this afternoon when I spotted one hunting for fish beside a lake at a nearby park (not what I would call “open water”), I was more than a little surprised. I was also delighted because I’d never encountered an osprey anywhere other than the coast–and I’d never…
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You Can’t Ignore What You Can’t See & Other Art
You Can’t Ignore What You Can’t See, paper collage, 2023 Here are my latest experiments in collage art. I made all of these within the past two days, and I had great fun with them. I hope the “fun” translates and you enjoy them, as well. I’ve included music, as usual. I love pairing my…
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Miss Sunshine & Other Art
Miss Sunshine, paper collage, 2023 Here is a fresh batch of artwork…and some music to go with it. Also, if you’re not following me on Instagram, please give me a follow. I post new artwork (almost) daily.
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On the Art of Sensitivity
Butterfly Lounge, paper collage, 2023 The truly creative mind in any field is no more than this: A human creature born abnormally, inhumanly sensitive. To them… a touch is a blow, a sound is a noise, a misfortune is a tragedy, a joy is an ecstasy, a friend is a lover, a lover is a god,…
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