Working with House Forms – Art by Elaine Luther

Working with House Forms – Art by Elaine Luther

Apr 25, 2017 | My Art & Studio

I’m entering a show with the theme of “home” and I have so many works to choose from! As it happens, I’ve recently been making small houses. But let’s go back to the beginning. Here’s my first art piece in the shape of a house, made...
Mixed Media in Mint Tin, Part 2

Mixed Media in Mint Tin, Part 2

Feb 20, 2017 | About Creativity

Alright, time to get messy! In Part 1 of this how-to series, we talked about the why and where of collecting for assemblage, or mixed media sculpture. Let’s look at some boxes and then start painting! Not all paint wants to stick to already painted steel. Spray...
Assemblage Sculpture Class – Sample Art in Mint Tins

Assemblage Sculpture Class – Sample Art in Mint Tins

Feb 12, 2016 | Teaching

I’m making some samples for upcoming classes that I’ll be teaching in assemblage sculpture. Working with a mint tin is a wonderful creative constraint and a great place to start, so that will be one of our first projects. What’s the weather like in...