The shape of things to come?

© Out On A Limb: 32 (2012)
mixed-media collage: antique engraving (The Chatterbox, 1874),
vintage illustration (Birds of the World, Golden Press, 1961); recycled wallpaper samples;
pen, ink, watercolor, marker, liquid chalk; acrylic sealer and varnish; hardwood panel.
Price: $95

© Out On A Limb: 31 (2012)
mixed-media collage: antique engraving (Golden Gems of Penmanship, Knowles & Maxim, 1884),
vintage maps (Atlas of Global Geography, Global Press, 1944), recycled wallpaper samples, tissue paper and file folder; pen, ink, watercolor, liquid chalk; acrylic sealer and varnish; hardwood panel.
Price: $95

The two latest entries in the Out On A Limb series are on 8-inch round, cradled wood panels.

Maybe it was something about hitting OOAL 30 that made me want to change it up. 

I bought a half dozen of the round panels a while back, thinking that, sooner or later,

I'd like to try new shape. The pieces still combine black-and-white and color images of birds, 

but that's about to change, too ... I've been collecting images of people with birds and mulling

over just how to use them.

The pair were created for HUE, the annual summer group exhibition at gallery One One -

the gallery at Brazee Street Studios. This year, the color is blue and these two will join 

three other pieces from the series at the opening 6-9 p.m. Friday May 11 - yes, 

during our Open Studios.

Since my new studio is right across the hall from the gallery, it makes it super easy to pop in

after viewing the exhibit!