by Cheryle | Jan 5, 2015 | About Cheryle Bannon, Art, Art reflections, Goddess, Learning, Process
I started cutting hearts out of thick brown paper bags and writing and drawing on these. This seemed like a good way to build a different base and I liked it but I also liked the impact of background text. I love the way a drawn line looks over printed text but always...
by Cheryle | Dec 28, 2014 | Art, Art reflections, Learning |
After working in the studio all Boxing Day I managed to finally complete the accordion book. The extensions lead to a different direction and I ended up with 2 books. I have added the final piece below. The project was bigger than I ever expected but I am happy with...
by Cheryle | Dec 25, 2014 | About Cheryle Bannon, Art, Art reflections, Learning, Process
Accordion book progress and text. update with images as promised. It is Christmas Day and I spent the day with my husbands family in Taralgon. This is a 2 hour drive each way so a perfect opportunity to work on the small moments of creativity. As I sit in the car I am...
by Cheryle | Dec 18, 2014 | About Cheryle Bannon, Art, Art reflections, Learning, Mother and child, Process
Gentle touch I have always sought out imagery in the world around me. I would drift into sleep with my eyes half open watching the figures dance across my bedroom curtains. My imagination was vivid and searched for possibilities in the world around me. I loved the...
by Cheryle | Dec 17, 2014 | About Cheryle Bannon, Art, Art reflections, Learning, Play, Process
Did you ever have one of those days, where you know that you have a mountain of work to get through but somehow you manage to do everything else. I need to get this accordion book finished for Xmas but I ended up cleaning my studio, going to the art shop, picking my...
by Cheryle | Dec 16, 2014 | About Cheryle Bannon, Art, Art reflections, Learning |
Wabi-sabi life A couple of years ago I came across the word ‘wabi-sabi” and I loved the whole idea of the beauty of imperfection. I feel as though it is my imperfections that have shaped me and enabled me to become who I am today. Today I walked into...