Sketchbook 2012: Millennium Quilt Series
I do some of my best drawing while my mother is in the hospital.
Millennium Quilt I, ink on paper, 2012 by Sarah Atlee
Yes, these are a tad late for the calendar millennium. I named these after Stieg Larsson's Millennium Trilogy. I've listened to the audio editions of these books many times.
Millennium Quilt II, ink on paper, 2012 by Sarah Atlee
Filling grids with color is a gratifying way to pass the time, but I consider these patterns for potential real-life quilts. The notes at the bottom of this sketch indicate how many pieces of each color I would need.
Millennium Quilt III, ink on paper, 2012 by Sarah Atlee
Artsy Shark Interview - Welcome, New Readers!
Go There Got Here, ink and colored pencil on Stonehenge paper, 6.5 x 6.5 inches, 2012 by Sarah Atlee
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The Jennifer Rooms is on the Web
Kristy's Great Idea, acrylic on canvas, 10 x 10 inches, 2014 by Sarah Atlee
My latest series of abstract paintings, The Jennifer Rooms, is now virtually open for your virtual viewing pleasure. Please thank Jason Ormand for helping to display them so nicely.
Jennifer: the most popular girl’s name in the United States between the years of 1970-1984.
Room: the amount of space required; the people who are present; a distinct interior; opportunity; scope; forum; dwelling space.
And yes, Kristy's Great Idea is the title of the inaugural volume in The Babysitters Club series by Ann M. Martin.
Sketchbook 2013: Grids
Three selections on the Grid theme from my 2013 sketchbook.
Sketchbook cover, mixed media and found paper collage
Polka Dot Grid, ink on paper
Photo collage, one-inch photo cutouts and found objects
This last one is a product of a photo reference purge in my Oklahoma City studio. I chose my favorite photos, then chose my favorite square inch from each of those.
Expect more sketchbook selections here on the Blog, and later, up in the Images section of the site.
Last Chance to See The Jennifer Rooms
My latest solo exhibition, The Jennifer Rooms, is on the walls at aka gallery through April 26th. Catch it while you can! Contact the gallery at (405) 606-2522 for hours and other logistics.
Maraca Fists, acrylic on canvas, 10 x 10 inches, 2014 by Sarah Atlee Photo by Charlotte Bell Photography
The Jennifer Rooms opened just in time for First Friday on the Paseo. Oh, what a time it was.
Just a few of the mini-cupcakes from Sara Sara Bakery.
My lovely assistant helping set up romy owens' final photobooth.
Photobooth accessories - we were such pretty princesses.
Bracelets for your besties!
If you're not in the OKC area, The Jennifer Rooms series will soon be up on this website.