Happy Spring!

Although snow is predicted for the morning, I'm 

still feeling like spring is in the air!

Here is an impromptu cutting I did tonight while watching tv.

Very simple, but it felt good to work with paper again.

Must do more of this!

Paper Landscape

I've been very neglectful of this blog, which is a shame, because I really do love working with paper. I'm a little amazed that several people have signed up to follow Paper Perks and I sincerely thank you for doing so. I'm hoping to do more paper cutting and mixed media work in the near future.

Meanwhile, I'll offer this little landscape made from scrapbooking paper from the local craft store. So many lovely colors and textures to choose from! Hope you enjoy it!

 

Spring is Near

"Sunny days
sweeping the clouds away
on my way to where the air is sweet...
Can you tell me how to get,
how to get to Sesame Street?"

Funny how, nearly thirty years after my daughter was a little one, the songs from Sesame Street still reverberate within me - this one on a sunny day, and the Rainy Day song in wet weather! I used to find myself humming them on my way to my part-time job!

We have been having some very lovely sunny days here in New England, and everyone is enjoying the milder weather! I pulled out this older paper cutting to celebrate the hope of Spring which is working its way into my bones! Great things are on the horizon!!!

Family Portrait

In this 'portrait' I loved juxtaposing this sophisticated lady with her playful cat. For so many people, pets are important family members, providing  companionship, love and enjoyment.
I used a variety of papers to create this picture, as well as very fine pigma pens and colored pencils.

The Queen of Soul

I saw Aretha Franklin last week - or rather,  experienced  the lady's essence - in a wonderful concert in Boston! A true diva, with a magical voice and range!
After finding the perfect red glitter paper for her gown, I decided to do a paper cut of Aretha - simple and clean. I drew her face after looking at many, many pictures of her on the web. Hope I did her justice!!

Sunset

This papercut picture was made for my good friend Janice,

who does beautiful artwork

which she shares with me

all through the year.

Happy Birthday, Janice!

Intertwined

I finished this scrolled vine today after adding more and more elements until I had to tell myself to stop! I think it looks like stained glass and I'm happy with the colors. This is the first creative thing I've done in weeks, other than making curtains, and it feels good to get moving again!!