PROCESS JOURNAL

Free-Forming Original Artworks

November 20, 2023

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.

Turning Sketches into Metal Forms

October 6, 2023

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.

Bits and Bits, Attached to More Bits

January 21, 2023

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.

Weaving Wool Tapestry Art

November 18, 2022

When it comes to adding warmth and texture to a space, there is nothing quite like a beautifully ...

Adrienne Key weaving wire onto a wood board

Weaving Unique Artwork in Unlikely Materials

October 18, 2022

Weaving with Coated Wire When it comes to art, there are endless possibilities for creativity an...

18x12 inch original abstract artwork with bright color woven coated wire on white wood base

Colorful Wall Art With a Twist

August 23, 2022

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.