Tattered Lace Mixed Media Collages

Altered Artwork ~ Collaboration with Joanna Grant and Judy Wood

This week I had the opportunity to collaborate with an artist friend who lives in Canada!  We exchanged artwork and altered each others piece. 

Check out her blog at http://joannabananadesignoriginals.blogspot.com/

Joanna uses a variety of collage methods and Gelli prints.

To alter her piece, I used tissue paper, matte medium, acrylic paint, and a Sharpie marker. 

Thanks Joanna!  That was fun!  Let's do this again soon! 

Rose Petals

ROSE PETALS

The ginger haired bride looks

stately and stunning

all dressed in white lace

The crowd stands

as she enters the room

I feel the music

and count my steps

as the aroma of roses and vanilla

fills the air

I softly drop

pink and white rose petals

and wait

Vows are spoken

in hushed tones

I stand so still

in my shiny white shoes

trying not to fidget

I look down at my basket

and see more petals

The music begins again

a joyful tune

It’s my time to shine

big brown eyes

effervescent smile

In one expressive moment

I toss hands full of petals

high in the air

The crowd of onlookers

giggles softly

I walk proudly to the door

turn and curtsey

as the bride winks, smiles

then kisses me

on the top of my head

Poem by Judy Wood Spring 2012

Dreams Gallery

I have been invited to show my artwork at Dreams Gallery in Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona.

7077 E. Main Suite 13 (Corner of Main and Marshall Way)

I have been creating mixed media trees and forests, all with my six word micro poems as titles.

This mixed media piece was a commissioned 16x20. 

Title: We are defined by perfect moments by j.wood
#micropoetry #sixwords #100thpoem
If you like my poetry, I tweet two six word poems every day.  You can follow me at @aztreasures

Winter Song

Winter Song ~ Mixed media by Judy Wood

Inspired by the photography of 

Miguel Angel Rodriguez Chaparro

Forest ~ Mixed Media Art by Judy Wood

Healing

Healing takes time.

Healing takes energy.

I am healing.

When I'm better, I'll be stronger, better, faster, and I'll post more.

Be creative!  Be kind to one another.  Be there for a friend in your area, like so many friends have been here for me...

Chat again very soon!

Through the Looking Glass photo series by Judy Wood

 

Pearls

Love Letters

Wings

Wish

Rose Petals

 

Treasures

Dragonfly

Finding Fairies

Bombshell!

I posted this mixed media collage a week or two ago, now everyone wants one, luckily I am holding "four of a kind", I have ALL the aces and I'm really excited to make and post photos of the rest of the collages!  Check back for more Marilyn collages this week!

Well hello!

It's been a while since I've posted on my art blog.  I'm busy with school and creating some new things for you all to see!  One of my favorite projects this summer has been my "Finding Fairy Jars" inspired by my grand daughters; Callyn, Clarah, and Mikayla.  Here's Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring!

Pink Lemonade Lip Gloss

Pink Lemonade Lip Gloss

I feel the hot dusty wind in my hair

as I ride my shiny red bike

to the corner drugstore

I browse through the latest 45 records

and remember

sun-filled younger days playing jump rope and jacks

Grade school friends

enjoying 35 cent cafeteria lunches

and 50 cent Saturday matinees

The counter feels smooth and cool

as I pull an ice cold vanilla shake through my

red and white striped straw

My prized Pink Lemonade Lip Gloss

 in a small paper bag I hold

close by my side

Poem by Judy Wood Fall 2011

Pastel Drawing by Jean Hildebrant

Fairy God Mum Extraordinaire!

Here are a few edited photos from the Steampunk photo shoot on Saturday!
It was a magical day! Photos by KerryLinn Terrace and Chris Marsala