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Hot
Off The Press!
It's here, it's finally here! The publication Collage, Decoupage
and Altered Art by Diane Maurer-Mathison is now
available. This book features complete instructions and
step-by-step photos of my VooDoo
Doll Kit. I am honored to be among such amazing artists
as Linda & Opie O'Brien, Michael deMeng, Susan Lenart-Kazmer,
Carol Owen and so many more. It's really a gorgeous book! |
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To
Blog or Not To Blog? That IS The Question!
I've been contemplating starting my own blog for awhile now.
The main reason being that it is an easy way to keep you all
updated on what's new in my creative life, recent projects and
works in progress as well as letting you get to know more about
me and what makes me tick. So, what do you think? Should I?
Is that something you'd like to see? Let
me know... |
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Monochromatic
Madness!
Recently I exercised my artistic mind by doing a free-form collage
technique where I randomly chose types of media or techniques
to add to the piece I was creating. I enjoyed the process so
much, that I obsessively created 11 additional collages using
the fantastic palette of Adirondack Paints! See more examples
in the Collage
section of my gallery. |
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Opening
Night Class - Art & Soul Virginia
As a representative of my employer Ranger Crafts, I will be
teaching a class for the Opening
Night Party at Art
& Soul in Hampton, Virginia. My associate and I will
be demonstrating several Ranger
products and we'll be creating this fun beachy shadowbox. Join
us April 30thfor the class or stay for the entire retreat. You'll
have a blast! |
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New
Projects!
With cool weather of fall, thoughts turn away from the beach
and more towards time in the studio. I've been rather busy and
have 4 new projects that I've updated on the site. A new canvas
creation called Self
Direction...The folk art inspiered Halloween
themed assemblage pictured here...a fun cigar
box shrine dedicated to a favorite boardwalk game...a
funky purse made from a found book carrying case...and my
finished NJSO violin below. Peruse and enjoy! |
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VIOLIT:
My Completed NJSO Violin!
Here it is, my completed violin for the New Jersey Symphony
Orchestra fundraiser! My inspiration was the instrument itself
as well as a playful twist of words and color. I thought, hey,
violet sounds like violin...and a monochromatic, rich purple
theme was the born. I covered the violin in vintage sheet music,
painted with a purple acrylic glaze, and finished with additional
antique elements. All ten violins will be on tour in NJ, check
out the NJSO
website for more info. |
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Shop
For Yesterday's Trash Goods Online!
Exciting news! In response to your requests, I have set up a
retail shop at CafePress.com to sell my wares. Featured on posters,
notecards, aprons & more is my Funky
Flowers collage, as seen in Mary Engelbreit's Home Companion
magazine. You’ll also find some fun Trash-wear.
Visit my shop at www.CafePress.com/YesterdaysTrash
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Music
to My...Hands?
I am lucky enough to be one of ten artists chosen to alter an
unfinished violin for the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. The
finished violins will be raffled off and the proceeds will benefit
Art Strings, to give music lessons to children. Stay tuned for
my finished violin. In the meantime, click here
to find out more and see the last round of altered instruments. |
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Making
Waves at the Shore
Here’s a fun seashore-themed project I created using BeesWax
over an 8” x 8” collaged canvas. The “water”
is actually colored with To
Dye For heat-safe dye, and the dimensional shells on
the top half were created with BeesWax poured into a mold. The
sand is original Ocean Grove...shhhh, don’t tell. |
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Yesterday’s
Trash Goes Live June 2007!
Finally, months and months of hard work have paid off and my
online gallery is now live. Thanks so much for stopping by,
and I hope what you see provides enjoyment or inspiration. Please
come back often... |
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Trash
Alert!
Hey...You’ve Got Trash! Sign up to be on our e-mail list
for the latest ‘trash’, news and happenings. Click
here
to sign up, or visit my contact page. Don’t forget to
add my info into your e-mail address book to ensure you don’t
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Visit
My Hometown
The charming, Victorian town of Ocean Grove, New Jersey is where
I call home. Located on the beach, this one square mile of quaint
homes, shops, dining and bed-n-breakfasts is my constant source
of inspiration. Visit Ocean Grove at www.oceangrovenj.com
and be sure and check out the year-round beach cam. |
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