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colorful artwork and written, experimenting with new ideas

Behind the Scenes | Memory of a feeling

One of the most exciting aspects of creating mixed media art is the freedom to experiment with multiple processes. By layering different materials, textures, and colors, I get to add depth and dimension to the work. Whether it's incorporating found objects, using unconventional tools, or exploring new techniques, the possibilities are endless.
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Four artworks displayed in a horizontal row on a pink wall above a shelf

Ways to Hang an Art Gallery Wall

Are you looking to transform a large empty wall in your home into a captivating focal point? Consider creating a gallery wall with original artworks. Whether you choose to display your pieces in a cluster or row, showcasing multiple small works can make a big impact on the overall look and feel of the space.
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A Sculptural Painting

A Sculptural Painting

My most recent wall creation, Above And So Below, is a dimensional work that pulls the viewer in and around the piece. When creating this type of dimensional wall art, I get to use unique set of skills and techniques in sculpting, modeling, and constructing methods to build up the layers and shapes. I carefully consider the use of color to add to the forms and bring these creations to life. Whether working with clay, metal, wood, or other materials, I love building up the layers until there is a topographical feel to the work. In this case, a wandering between two different worlds stitched together. 
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Close up detail of sculptural wall are in greens, oranges and pink.

New Work In Progress: A Fissure Of Sorts

Most of my work takes months to create. I usually start in the summer months by prepping my canvas boards with their large detailed elements and getting the coated and textured. This way, as it gets colder outside, they can come inside where I can paint them and then start adding in all the detail work. 

Without further delay, here is the video of my progress so far on a work that feels like a fissure and the beauty and strangeness that can grow out of a break or crack. 

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Free-Forming Original Artworks

Free-Forming Original Artworks

I have found that sitting quietly with my pens, paper, and an open mind for inspiration, I can allow ideas to flow through my hands quickly and naturally. Paper is quick and, in many ways, surprising. When I sit down with my markers and watercolors, I am always excited about the colors and forms that appear on the page.
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Detail of a hand carved wood artwork with bright painted colors

Capturing the Movement of Water

When it comes to creating wall sculptures inspired by water, I often focus on capturing the movem...
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Turning Sketches into Metal Forms

Turning Sketches into Metal Forms

Sketching keeps my mind calm and the ideas flowing so that when I get into the studio, I can rummage through and rediscover the forms that I had put on paper when I was in a relaxed state. Then I can emulate them in other materials.
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Cacophony- A Sculptural Mural

Cacophony- A Sculptural Mural

This beautiful sculptural mural is a large installation crafted by a Seattle-based artist, Adrie...
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Sculptural, colorful textured wall art

Bits and Bits, Attached to More Bits

I love working with repetition in a medium that I am sculpting or building in. There is nothing like doing the same thing over and over to really makes your hands and brain and body fully understand and appreciate a material.
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small colorful weaving in wool

Weaving Wool Tapestry Art

When it comes to adding warmth and texture to a space, there is nothing quite like a beautifully ...
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Colorful detail photo of a large 12x8 foot indoor sculpted abstract mural with organic shapes

Texture Giving Way to Form

Using multiples in installation art can create a sense of rhythm, movement, and continuity. Repetition of shapes, colors, or objects can draw the viewer's eye across the space and create a cohesive visual experience. By strategically placing multiples throughout the installation, I can guide the viewer to enjoy the bright texture from afar and to move closer to see the details within the details. 
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Adrienne Key weaving wire onto a wood board

Weaving Unique Artwork in Unlikely Materials

Weaving with Coated Wire When it comes to art, there are endless possibilities for creativity an...
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18x12 inch original abstract artwork with bright color woven coated wire on white wood base

Colorful Wall Art With a Twist

Ditch your notions about stuffy decor for your walls! Outside the Box is part of a zany weaving series meant to inspire you to stop coloring inside the lines, or maybe not on the page at all. If art can truly transform a room, then why not let that statement jump right off the canvas? Let's dive into the world of weaving and thinking outside the box, enjoying art that is a little crazy, sporadic, and all around fun.
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