Prints
About the Artist's
Susan and Michael are avant garde artists whose artistic expression takes
shape through the diverisity in mixed media assemblages incorporating
watercolor, tiles, woodburning and sculpture, revealing the creative details
of the natural world. A unique visual expression through drawing, painting
and new sculptures.
The images on this site came about as a result of our explorations in fusing
the external world with inner self. We experience constant change all around
us and within us. As a result we are moved to react, interact and ultimately
inspired to create. Believing that this transformation is in itself a creative
process which is evident in all aspect of life. This complex process can be
seen in the changing seasons, moods, emotions, relationships tying into
the cycle of life.
These art works convey stages of motion, fusion and stillness which
represent our interactions with the external world in action, reaction and
contemplation.
These images represent the universal struggle to create balance and to
transform chaos into harmony and beauty.
Mission statement:
Art Avenue Garden Studios provides a bridge between artists, their projects
and the community. In developing their work, the artists are given a means
to connect on a local as well as a global level. By experiencing the creative
process, the public gains access to the intention behind the art. This cycle
enriches the area intellectually, economically and culturally
shape through the diverisity in mixed media assemblages incorporating
watercolor, tiles, woodburning and sculpture, revealing the creative details
of the natural world. A unique visual expression through drawing, painting
and new sculptures.
The images on this site came about as a result of our explorations in fusing
the external world with inner self. We experience constant change all around
us and within us. As a result we are moved to react, interact and ultimately
inspired to create. Believing that this transformation is in itself a creative
process which is evident in all aspect of life. This complex process can be
seen in the changing seasons, moods, emotions, relationships tying into
the cycle of life.
These art works convey stages of motion, fusion and stillness which
represent our interactions with the external world in action, reaction and
contemplation.
These images represent the universal struggle to create balance and to
transform chaos into harmony and beauty.
Mission statement:
Art Avenue Garden Studios provides a bridge between artists, their projects
and the community. In developing their work, the artists are given a means
to connect on a local as well as a global level. By experiencing the creative
process, the public gains access to the intention behind the art. This cycle
enriches the area intellectually, economically and culturally
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The Work
Fun stuff. Sometimes inspiration comes from an found object. I really
liked this old pencil holder I found with a Egyptian theme. The wings
seemed a natural embellishment. I remember getting a book for
Christmas as a child that was about a reincarnated Egyptian Princess. I
read it 3 times! I was sure it held deep meaning for me. Now, I can lay
that one to rest. The icon to it is finished.
Fun stuff. Sometimes inspiration comes from an found object. I really
liked this old pencil holder I found with a Egyptian theme. The wings
seemed a natural embellishment. I remember getting a book for
Christmas as a child that was about a reincarnated Egyptian Princess. I
read it 3 times! I was sure it held deep meaning for me. Now, I can lay
that one to rest. The icon to it is finished.
The Mosaics
These tiles are each hand-made from plasticine clay and stamped,
painted, fired and finished at our studio overlooking the forests and hills
of Anderson Valley. The studio is a converted barn where our two
retired horses share adjoining stall spaces, providing the occasional
bumps and stomps that remind us always who we are, and hopefully,
keep us humble.
These tiles are each hand-made from plasticine clay and stamped,
painted, fired and finished at our studio overlooking the forests and hills
of Anderson Valley. The studio is a converted barn where our two
retired horses share adjoining stall spaces, providing the occasional
bumps and stomps that remind us always who we are, and hopefully,
keep us humble.
The Process
From time to time, I enjoy taking a break from my usual painting to
work more three-dimensionally. Sometimes the idea comes first,
and sometimes it just evolves as the work progresses. At some
point along the way a few words pop into the piece, revealing
musings at the moment between myself and the work and my
state of mind. Each piece is titled, signed and dated by the artist.
From time to time, I enjoy taking a break from my usual painting to
work more three-dimensionally. Sometimes the idea comes first,
and sometimes it just evolves as the work progresses. At some
point along the way a few words pop into the piece, revealing
musings at the moment between myself and the work and my
state of mind. Each piece is titled, signed and dated by the artist.
Susan & Michael 2007
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