# Driftwood Gallery > Inspired by nature, created with emotion - Fine Art for Your Home, Wearable Art for You ## Posts - [What is wearable art? 3 Gorgeous Examples](https://driftwoodgallery.art/what-is-wearable-art-3-gorgeous-examples/): I've written a quick blog post to answer one of the most common questions I get - What is wearable art? Wearable art can take many forms, but for me, it all starts with a paintbrush. - [Using the Emotional Impact of Contemporary Abstract Art to Elevate Your Space](https://driftwoodgallery.art/emotional-impact-of-contemporary-abstract-art/) - [Gallery Open for 1 Month - So Grateful - Thank You!](https://driftwoodgallery.art/gallery-open-thank-you/) - [What is a Giclee Print?](https://driftwoodgallery.art/what-is-a-giclee-print/): Giclée printing has become a popular choice for artists, galleries, and collectors seeking high-quality reproductions of original artwork. It combines the precision and versatility of inkjet printing technology with the archival quality of materials, resulting in prints that faithfully capture the beauty and detail of the original artwork. - [On making bad art](https://driftwoodgallery.art/on-making-bad-art/) - [Driftwood Gallery OPENS!](https://driftwoodgallery.art/driftwood-gallery-opens/): So exciting – it has taken 2.5 years to get this gallery open and I am SO happy to be in this space now! - [My Prints made it to New York!](https://driftwoodgallery.art/my-prints-made-it-to-new-york/) - [All the pretty packages - Focus on Sustainable Packaging for Art](https://driftwoodgallery.art/all-the-pretty-packages/): Sustainability and waste reduction is my goal. Pretty is irrelevant. Everyone’s had the experience – ordering a tiny article from Amazon or elsewhere, and receiving it in an enormous oversized box with a ton of bubble wrap, or those bags of air. This makes me cringe. Recently I watched a reel by an artist showing how she packs her prints. It all looked very pretty, but it was so over the top that it made my head reel. There were stickers and cards and sleeves and tissue and multiple shipping tubes and …. all of it brand new stock. And […] - [Get to the gallery - Questionable Calls for Art](https://driftwoodgallery.art/get-to-the-gallery/): Slowly and carefully – the pitfalls of calls for art One of my goals for 2024 is to get additional gallery representation – not the easiest task in the world, and I am readying myself for rounds of rejections. Still – in order to spend more time making art, and to be able to afford to do it to begin with, I need to find people who can help me sell it. So in January, I entered 5 calls for art (for specific exhibitions – not gallery “representation”). 1 was real world, 4 online/virtual exhibitions: Argyle Fine Art – a […] - [The struggles of an overactive imagination - An artist's view](https://driftwoodgallery.art/the-struggles-of-an-overactive-imagination/) - [The Self Taught Artist Myth](https://driftwoodgallery.art/the-self-taught-artist-myth/): I’m trying to update my bio, and I am faced with an expression I don’t like – “self taught artist”. It’s not that I mind people knowing that I don’t have a formal art education, it’s that we all learn from others, and I certainly have. I didn’t teach myself how to extend my paints using mediums, or how to mix colour, or how to apply principles of design to create stronger work. I learned these things from other artists, as we all do. My tuition is self-directed – that is I’ve chosen to follow certain artists, learn from them, […] - [Embracing Artistry Beyond Social Media: Success Through Traditional Means](https://driftwoodgallery.art/embracing-artistry-beyond-social-media-success-through-traditional-means/): In a world where social media platforms are often seen as essential tools for artists to showcase their work, it might seem counterintuitive to consider a path without them. However, achieving success as an artist without relying on social media is not only possible but can also be deeply fulfilling. This article hosted by Driftwood Gallery explores alternative strategies for artists to market and sell their creations. Cultivating Personal Networks and Communities Building a strong personal network is crucial for artists avoiding social media. Engaging with local art communities, participating in art fairs, and attending gallery openings can lead to […] - [How to Style your Draped Kimono](https://driftwoodgallery.art/how-to-style-your-draped-kimono/) - [It ain’t easy being green - Environmentally Conscious Art](https://driftwoodgallery.art/it-aint-easy-being-green/): As an artist I enjoy creating – that comes with the territory. As a human I am concerned with dwindling resources, waste and the seemingly irreparable negative impact we are making on our natural environment. In my personal life I do my best to minimize waste, shop responsibly, use less fuel, recycle… sometimes it seems pointless but I’m doing what I can. The same applies to my art practice – as a mixed media artist I have an opportunity to use many materials in my work, and also a responsibility to make the best choices for the environment. So here’s […] - [And…..LAUNCH! New designs in Wearable Art and more!](https://driftwoodgallery.art/and-launch/): So excited to be launching my new designs in wearable art! It’s been a dream of mine for a while to be able to make my art into functional products – things that people can actually use, carry with them, wear. For my customers to be able to enjoy beauty every day, any time they want. anywhere they are! To make products that are affordable AND (very importantly) good quality, so they last and give good value. I think I’ve finally found the manufacturers to help me with my quest – all of the products in my Design shop are […] - [How Nick helped me to be more me - Art2Life Workshop Experience](https://driftwoodgallery.art/how-nick-helped-me-to-be-more-me/): I want to talk about a time when I was struggling with confidence – in myself and my art. I’ve blogged previously about how difficult it is to call yourself an artist. Can you relate to this, too? Being self taught, it can be difficult – almost impossible – to call yourself an “artist”.  Even people with a formal art education struggle with it!  I don’t know why people feel so precious about this word, if you make art, you’re an artist.  That’s it. I think it comes from a lack of confidence in your art making skills.  Once you […] - [Making a collage in my journal - Super fun activity!](https://driftwoodgallery.art/making-a-collage-in-my-journal/): 2 minute video that show the creation of a mixed media collage page in my journal. Journals/sketchbooks are a great way to exercise your creative muscles. No pressure, no expectations – just the freedom to explore. - [I am an artist](https://driftwoodgallery.art/i-am-an-artist/) - [The first snow of winter](https://driftwoodgallery.art/the-first-snow-of-winter/) - [Texture demo](https://driftwoodgallery.art/texture-demo/): A texture demo using modelling/moulding paste. ## Pages - [Terms of Service](https://driftwoodgallery.art/terms-of-service/): Welcome to Driftwood Gallery! By using this website, you agree to the following terms and conditions: 1. Use of Content All content on this website, including images, text, and artwork, is the property of Driftwood Gallery and is protected by copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or use any content without prior written permission. 2. Purchases All sales are final unless otherwise stated. Please review product descriptions and dimensions carefully before purchase. If you have questions about a product, contact us prior to ordering. A return policy can be found here. 3. 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Comments When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment. Cookies We use […] ## Products - [Robin and the giant egg](https://driftwoodgallery.art/robin-and-the-giant-egg-print/): Robin didn’t know how he’d cope with this giant egg, but he was determined to make it work. This is an archival print of a robin with an impossibly large egg – it is made with pigment inks on high quality paper – a reproduction of my original whimsical painting “Robin and the giant egg“. It is being sold matted with backboard ready for framing. These reproduction prints from my “Birds of whimsy” series look great in a group on a gallery wall – the soft palette would complement most settings, so invite the Birds of whimsy into your home […] - [Stranger in the nest](https://driftwoodgallery.art/stranger-in-the-nest-print/): She got home to find a stranger in the nest – rather than panicking, she decided to open a dialogue. This is an archival print made with pigment inks on high quality paper – a reproduction of my original whimsical painting “Stranger in the nest“. It is being sold matted with backboard ready for framing. These reproduction prints from my “Birds of whimsy” series look great in a group on a gallery wall – the soft palette would complement most settings, so invite the Birds of whimsy into your home as a whole flock! - [The gossip girls](https://driftwoodgallery.art/the-gossip-girls-print/): The girls went to the shore to do a bit of fishing, but spent all their time talking about the new guy in town This is an archival print made with pigment inks on high quality paper – a reproduction of my original painting “The gossip girls“. It is being sold matted with backboard ready for framing. These reproduction prints from my “Birds of whimsy” series look great in a group on a gallery wall – the soft palette would complement most settings, so invite the Birds of whimsy into your home as a whole flock! - [Early, no worms](https://driftwoodgallery.art/early-no-worms-archival-print/): You go to all the effort of an early rising, only to find no worms…. This is an archival print made with pigment inks on high quality paper – it is being sold matted with backboard ready for framing. These reproduction prints from my “Birds of whimsy” series look great in a group on a gallery wall – the soft toned palette would complement most settings, so invite the Birds of whimsy into your home as a whole flock! - [Gift Card - Set values](https://driftwoodgallery.art/gift-card/): Pick a set amount for your gift card – can be used online or in person at Driftwood Gallery seasonal shop, studio or mobile market. - [Josephine](https://driftwoodgallery.art/josephine-mixed-media-abstract/): Josephine is a mixed media work, with multiple layers of collage papers, inks and acrylic paint. Words from a love letter (below) are written into the painting by me – I originally had asemic writing in that place, but upon reading these words had to put them into the composition instead. Josephine’s title was inspired by a love letter from Napoleon Bonaparte to Josephine: A few days ago I thought I loved you; but since I last saw you, I feel I love you a thousand times more. All the time I have known you, I adore you more each […] - [On the eve of change](https://driftwoodgallery.art/on-the-eve-of-change/): “On the eve of change” is from my ongoing “Artist’s Desk” series, which I create from the paper I cover my work surface with. Once the paper is too messy to allow me to think, I put it aside and put a fresh white layer down. Occasionally I will pick up a piece of the “Artist’s Desk” papers and be inspired to continue and produce a finished work with the piece, adding additional layers. While painting “On the eve of change” I was thinking of sort of an industrial grunge look. I was intending to crop it, but liked the […] - [The grackle](https://driftwoodgallery.art/the-grackle/): The grackle patiently waited for the jays to come along and knock all the seed to the ground. This is an archival print made with pigment inks on high quality paper – it is being sold matted with backboard ready for framing. These prints look great in a group on a gallery wall – the soft toned palette would complement most settings, so invite the Birds of whimsy into your home as a whole flock! - [The nestbox](https://driftwoodgallery.art/the-nestbox/): A whimsical fantasy bird sitting on a box-like nest. This is an archival print made with pigment inks on high quality paper – it is being sold matted with backboard ready for framing. These prints look great in a group on a gallery wall – the soft toned palette would complement most settings, so invite the Birds of whimsy into your home as a whole flock! - [Robin-itude](https://driftwoodgallery.art/robinitude-mixed-media-painting/): Robin was under a dark cloud that day, and it did nothing to improve his attitude. I love this bird, and he’s also featured in another of my paintings – Robin and the giant egg. Robin-itude, a work on paper, is being sold unframed (with mat and backing board) ready for you to frame.  Optional framing is available if you would prefer to receive the work ready to hang. - [Just make up your damn mind](https://driftwoodgallery.art/just-make-up-your-damn-mind/): I developed this mixed media abstract during a time when I was having problems making a major “life” decision, and attempting to complete this painting at the same time. It went through many changes and evolved into a completely different type of painting than I originally had in mind. Mixed media – acrylic, inks, collage papers – combine for a furious finish. And I finally made up my mind. “Just make up your damn mind” is framed in a glossy white tray frame and ready to hang. If you’d prefer alternate framing, please contact me using the link below. - [Bewildered bluebird](https://driftwoodgallery.art/bewildered-bluebird/): From a short story in “The Girls’ Own Journal” (1892), a pair of hikers stumble upon a fallen tree and move it out of their way. In doing so they relocate the nest of this bluebird, who become very confused! This chunky little painting is 6×6” square on deep cradled panel. The sides are painted a creamy white, and it is ready for hanging. Because the cradle is deep, this painting can also stand on its own for a spot of whimsy on your desk or bookshelf. - [Happy Holiday Gift Card](https://driftwoodgallery.art/happy-holiday-gift-card/): Celebrate the festive season with the perfect holiday gift card that will bring joy and excitement to your loved ones. Spread the holiday cheer and let them choose something special from our wide range of options. Whether it’s for a family member, friend, or colleague, our Happy Holiday gift card is the ideal present to make this season unforgettable. Simply chose the value you would like to give, personalize it with a message, and send it on it’s merry way! Your gift card will be sent via email Happy Holidays! - [All Occasions Gift Card](https://driftwoodgallery.art/all-occasions-gift-card/): Looking for the perfect gift for all occasions? With this versatile gift card your loved ones can choose exactly what they want. Whether they choose to use their card for art or a fabulous new outfit – give the gift of choice today! Simply chose the value you would like to give, personalize it with a message, and send it on it’s merry way. Your gift will be sent via email. If you would prefer to print and give it in person, just enter your own email in the recipient email field. - [Merry Christmas Gift Card](https://driftwoodgallery.art/merry-christmas-gift-card/) - [Nearer to humanity](https://driftwoodgallery.art/nearer-to-humanity-abstract-painting/): Nearer to humanity “Orange is red brought nearer to humanity by yellow.” — Vasily Kandinsky Most of my work is about my connection to nature and the resulting emotions. However the title of this particular piece was inspired by this Vasily Kandinsky quote, but also by my thoughts on that day of the (continuing) atrocities that are being committed in many places around the world. I’m grateful to be living where I am 🍁- safely – and feel for those who live in fear. “Nearer to humanity” is a heavily layered abstract painting with the prominent colours being yellow and […] - [Vegan Leather Crossbody Bag - Essential Style](https://driftwoodgallery.art/wearable-art-vl-crossbody-bag/): In stock product will be shipped within 2 business days. “Made to Order” product requires manufacturing time of 2 weeks. [video width="838" height="736" mp4="https://driftwoodgallery.art/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Willa-3d-view-VL-cross-body.mp4"][/video] - [Vegan Leather Pouch - Versatile and Fun](https://driftwoodgallery.art/vegan-leather-pouch-versatile-and-fun/): In stock product will be shipped within 2 business days. “Made to Order” product requires manufacturing time of 2 weeks. [video width="914" height="654" mp4="https://driftwoodgallery.art/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/remy-3d.mp4"][/video] - [Vegan Leather Tote - Gorgeous Colours](https://driftwoodgallery.art/wearable-art-vegan-leather-tote/): In stock product will be shipped within 2 business days. “Made to Order” product requires manufacturing time of 2 weeks. [video width="842" height="816" mp4="https://driftwoodgallery.art/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/remy-3-d.mp4"][/video] - [Happiness blooms from within #1](https://driftwoodgallery.art/original-happiness-blooms-from-within-1/): [caption id="attachment_4525" align="alignnone" width="150"] Black Flat[/caption] [caption id="attachment_4527" align="alignnone" width="150"] Silver Flat[/caption] [caption id="attachment_4526" align="alignnone" width="145"] Grey Flat[/caption] [caption id="attachment_4528" align="alignnone" width="143"] White Flat[/caption] [caption id="attachment_4529" align="alignnone" width="134"] White with Silver[/caption] - [Happiness blooms from within #3](https://driftwoodgallery.art/original-happiness-blooms-from-within-3/): [caption id="attachment_4528" align="alignnone" width="143"] White Flat[/caption] [caption id="attachment_4525" align="alignnone" width="150"] Black Flat[/caption] [caption id="attachment_4529" align="alignnone" width="134"] White with Silver Edge[/caption] [caption id="attachment_4527" align="alignnone" width="150"] Silver Flat[/caption] [caption id="attachment_4526" align="alignnone" width="145"] Grey Flat[/caption] - [Happiness blooms from within #2](https://driftwoodgallery.art/original-happiness-blooms-from-within-2/): [caption id="attachment_4525" align="alignnone" width="150"] Black Flat[/caption] [caption id="attachment_4527" align="alignnone" width="150"] Silver Flat[/caption] [caption id="attachment_4526" align="alignnone" width="145"] Grey Flat[/caption] [caption id="attachment_4529" align="alignnone" width="134"] White with Silver[/caption] [caption id="attachment_4528" align="alignnone" width="143"] White Flat[/caption] - [Chiffon Dress - Relaxed Fit Sheath Style](https://driftwoodgallery.art/wearable-art-chiffon-dress/): In stock product will be shipped within 2 business days. - [Chiffon Tunic - Simple Relaxed Shape](https://driftwoodgallery.art/wearable-art-chiffon-tunic/): In stock product will be shipped within 2 business days. "Made to Order" product requires manufacturing time of 4 weeks. - [Wintergreen](https://driftwoodgallery.art/wintergreen-giclee/): I sit by my window overlooking the salt marsh and dream of warmer days, the fresh greens of spring and the return of the songbirds. This is a giclée print of my original artwork “Wintergreen”. Printed using the finest pigment inks on high quality archival paper, this print will last a lifetime if framed behind UV glass. - [Open Chiffon Jacket - Simple and Beautiful](https://driftwoodgallery.art/wearable-art-chiffon-jacket/): In stock product will be shipped within 2 business days. "Made to Order" product requires manufacturing time of 4 weeks. - [Lounge Pants - Comfortable Casual Wear](https://driftwoodgallery.art/wearable-art-lounge-pants/): In stock product will be shipped within 2 business days. "Made to Order" product requires manufacturing time of 2 weeks.   **** TOP SECRET **** I call these lounge pants, but there’s no need to lounge around - they are the most comfy pants to wear anywhere! - [Relaxed-fit Tank Top](https://driftwoodgallery.art/wearable-art-tank-top-relaxed/): In stock product will be shipped within 2 business days. “Made to Order” product requires manufacturing time of 2 weeks.   Note: The fabric in these is quite stretchy - if you don't mind a close fit, you can go a little larger. I quite comfortably wear an extra large, even though my bust is about 8" larger than the sizing chart. - [Fitted Tank - Comfortable and Fun](https://driftwoodgallery.art/wearable-art-fitted-tank/): In stock product will be shipped within 2 business days. “Made to Order” product requires manufacturing time of 2 weeks.   Note: The fabric in these is quite stretchy – but it is cut to be quite close fitting.  Please refer to the size chart. - [Stranger in the nest](https://driftwoodgallery.art/original-artwork-stranger-in-the-nest/): [video width="720" height="720" mp4="https://driftwoodgallery.art/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Stranger-in-the-nest.mp4"][/video] - [She dreamed of cherry blossoms](https://driftwoodgallery.art/she-dreamed-of-cherry-blossoms/): Whimsical mixed media piece featuring a Victorian lady painting and a bird in a cherry tree “She dreamed of cherry blossoms” is 6×6” square on deep cradled panel. The sides are painted a creamy white, and it is ready for hanging. Because the cradle is deep, this painting can also stand on its own for a spot of whimsy on your desk or bookshelf. - [Early, no worms](https://driftwoodgallery.art/early-no-worms/): You go to all the effort of an early rising, only to find no worms…. This chunky little painting is 6×6” square on deep cradled panel. The sides are painted a creamy white, and it is ready for hanging. Because the cradle is deep, this painting can also stand on its own for a spot of whimsy on your desk or bookshelf. - [The gossip girls](https://driftwoodgallery.art/the-gossip-girls/): Just a couple of girls heading to the shops. This chunky little painting is 6×6” square on deep cradled panel. The sides are painted a creamy white, and it is ready for hanging. Because the cradle is deep, this painting can also stand on its own for a spot of whimsy on your desk or bookshelf. - [The nestbox](https://driftwoodgallery.art/mixed-media-painting-the-nestbox/): [video width="720" height="720" mp4="https://driftwoodgallery.art/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/The-nestbox.mp4"][/video] - [The grackle](https://driftwoodgallery.art/original-mixed-media-painting-the-grackle/): [video width="720" height="720" mp4="https://driftwoodgallery.art/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/The-grackle.mp4"][/video] - [Beautiful Long Art Scarf](https://driftwoodgallery.art/wearable-art-rectangular-art-scarf/): In stock product will be shipped within 2 business days. “Made to Order” product requires manufacturing time of 2 weeks.     - [Draped Kimono - Easy Overpiece for all Occasions](https://driftwoodgallery.art/wearable-art-draped-kimono/): There are SO MANY ways to style this kimono - check out this blog post for ideas! How to style your Draped Kimono Note: These are the recommended sizes from the manufacturer. But frankly, my bust is much bigger than 37" (I'm a 14-16 and wear a DD-E cup) and the small is just fine on me - these are very generously sized. I put my Plus size customers in the Lg/X-Lg - that one is huge on me! So what you really need - is the measurement across the back - as these are not tight across the bust, and are not buttoned or zipped shut, you just need to know the back fits and perhaps the arms for Plus sizes - so I've given arm opening sizes here as well. SM/MED: Back from seam to seam at hip: Approx 70 cm / 27.5" Arm Opening: 48cm / 18.8" around Length (from shoulder to hem: (measured at side seam) 66cm / 26" Lg/XLg: Back from seam to seam at hip: Approx 76 cm / 30" Arm Opening: 50cm / 19.6" around Length (from shoulder to hem: (measured at side seam) 76cm / 30" [video width="864" height="886" mp4="https://driftwoodgallery.art/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/DRAPED-kimono-ella-3d.mp4" poster="https://driftwoodgallery.art/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Draped-Kimono_Ella-1-Collection.png"][/video] - [Dreamy Kimono](https://driftwoodgallery.art/wearable-art-long-sleeved-kimono/) - [Bewildered bluebird](https://driftwoodgallery.art/bewildered-bluebird-giclee/): From a short story in “The Girls’ Own Journal” (1892), a pair of hikers stumble upon a fallen tree and move it out of their way. In doing so they relocate the nest of this bluebird, who become very confused! The Bewildered bluebird print is a reproduction of my original work from the “Birds of whimsy” series. - [She dreamed of cherry blossoms](https://driftwoodgallery.art/she-dreamed-of-cherry-blossoms-giclee/): A young Victorian lady paints quietly at her easel, following advice from “The Girls’ Own Journal” Dec. 1892. She dreams of spring and cherry blossoms as she paints. This is a giclée reproduction of my original work “She dreamed of cherry blossoms”. - [Grace](https://driftwoodgallery.art/grace-giclee/): Grace, and companion piece Patience, are my ode to the Great Blue Heron. Click here to find Patience - [Patience](https://driftwoodgallery.art/patience-giclee/): Patience, and companion piece Grace, are my ode to the Great Blue Heron. Click here to find Grace - [The pond](https://driftwoodgallery.art/the-pond-giclee/): I live by a salt marsh, fed by various and numerous estuaries, and by the quiet harbour. It influences me heavily – I love to look out onto the water as I work, or just sit and think. It is at first glance quiet, but on closer inspection is filled with many many small details, and a lot of activity. In this, it is much like the salt marsh and its bountiful life . This is a giclée reproduction of my original work “The pond”. - [Beautiful Semi-Sheer Chiffon Duster](https://driftwoodgallery.art/wearable-art-chiffon-duster/) - [In the pink #8](https://driftwoodgallery.art/original-collage-in-the-pink-8/) - [In the pink #7](https://driftwoodgallery.art/original-collage-in-the-pink-7/) - [In the pink #6](https://driftwoodgallery.art/original-collage-art-in-the-pink-6/) - [In the pink #5](https://driftwoodgallery.art/in-the-pink-5/) - [In the pink #4](https://driftwoodgallery.art/in-the-pink-4/): Sometimes pink just makes me happy – it’s as simple as that! Brighten up any space with one or more of these collages from my “In the pink” series. “Almost all words do have color and nothing is more pleasant than to utter a pink word and see someone’s eyes light up and know it is a pink word for him or her too.“ -Gladys Taber Hand painted papers feature in this work, which I painted myself.  This collage measures approximately 8×8 inches, and is presented in a white mat with backing board for protection (unframed).  There is an option […] - [In the pink #3](https://driftwoodgallery.art/in-the-pink-3/): Sometimes pink just makes me happy – it’s as simple as that! Brighten up any space with one or more of these collages from my “In the pink” series. “Almost all words do have color and nothing is more pleasant than to utter a pink word and see someone’s eyes light up and know it is a pink word for him or her too.“ -Gladys Taber Hand painted papers feature in this work, which I painted myself.  This collage measures approximately 8×8 inches, and is presented in a white mat with backing board for protection (unframed).  There is an option […] - [In the pink #2](https://driftwoodgallery.art/in-the-pink-2/): Sometimes pink just makes me happy – it’s as simple as that! Brighten up any space with one or more of these collages “In the pink”. “Almost all words do have color and nothing is more pleasant than to utter a pink word and see someone’s eyes light up and know it is a pink word for him or her too.“ -Gladys Taber Hand painted papers feature in this work, which I painted myself.  This collage measures approximately 8×8 inches, and is presented in a white mat with backing board for protection (unframed).  There is an option to receive the […] - [Line dance](https://driftwoodgallery.art/line-dance/): Line dance Introducing a pint-sized powerhouse of colour and creativity! This delightful 4×5 inch mixed media collage, appropriately titled “Line Dance”, is bursting with vibrant energy and layered textures. It’s a feast for the eyes and a playful exploration of abstract forms that will keep you entertained. The top section of this tiny masterpiece invites you to a musical world where notes dance across a textured surface emblazoned with horizontal lines. Swirling hues of pink, purple, and blue create a rhythmic harmony that’s as pleasing to the eyes as your favourite melody is to the ears. Below, the artwork takes […] - [Between the lines](https://driftwoodgallery.art/between-the-lines/): Between the lines Gorgeous chunky little collage – 1 in a series of 5 that are all about that orange line! “Between the Lines” is a 4×5″ fun collage that plays with earthy tones, combining leaf-like shapes on one side with a dark, swirling texture on the other. A vibrant red-orange line weaves through the composition, serving as an energetic focal point. The creation involved using hand-painted papers, adding a unique touch to the piece. This artwork invites you to explore the dynamic and harmonious contrast within natural movement. I hope you enjoy the discovery as much as I enjoyed […] - [Draw the line](https://driftwoodgallery.art/draw-the-line/): Gorgeous chunky little collage of hand painted papers – 1 in a series of 5 that are all about that orange line! The composition weaves together geometric patterns with flowing, organic shapes, offering an intriguing visual experience. Unique hand-painted papers contribute to the texture and individuality of the piece, while the vibrant orange line remains a signature element, guiding the viewer’s eye along its journey. “Draw the Line” resonates with a dynamic energy, inviting contemplation and engagement through its rich layers and thoughtful design. Draw the line is meant to sit on your desk, a bookshelf or anywhere you have […] - [Line of inquiry](https://driftwoodgallery.art/line-of-inquiry/): Gorgeous chunky little collage – 1 in a series of 5 that are all about that orange line! This cutie is meant to sit on your desk, a bookshelf or anywhere you have a little nook to fill. It’s on a 1.5 inch deep cradle – sturdy enough to stand on its own. It would also look great displayed hanging – especially in a group with the other 4! - [What we leave behind us #4](https://driftwoodgallery.art/what-we-leave-behind-us-4/): I love old books – I love the look, the feel, even the smell of them. There’s nothing like walking into a used books store and experiencing the history of all those words. I also really love using found materials in collage, along with my own painted papers – so sometimes a book just might fall prey to my creative urges. In these collages I’ve used some old book pages, the hardened glue and threads from the binding to provide a sense of history, stained tissue, painted paper, and paper with moulding paste texture. The series title was inspired by […] - [What we leave behind us #3](https://driftwoodgallery.art/what-we-leave-behind-us-3/): I love old books – I love the look, the feel, even the smell of them. There’s nothing like walking into a used books store and experiencing the history of all those words. I also really love using found materials in collage, along with my own painted papers – so sometimes a book just might fall prey to my creative urges. In these collages I’ve used some old book pages, the hardened glue and threads from the binding to provide a sense of history, stained tissue, painted paper, and paper with moulding paste texture. The series title was inspired by […] - [What we leave behind us #2](https://driftwoodgallery.art/what-we-leave-behind-us-2/): I love old books – I love the look, the feel, even the smell of them. There’s nothing like walking into a used books store and experiencing the history of all those words. I also really love using found materials in collage, along with my own painted papers – so sometimes a book just might fall prey to my creative urges. In these collages I’ve used some old book pages, the hardened glue and threads from the binding to provide a sense of history, stained tissue, painted paper, and paper with moulding paste texture. The series title was inspired by […] - [Won't slow](https://driftwoodgallery.art/wont-slow/): Abstract collage of hand painted papers – requires framing. - [Wintergreen](https://driftwoodgallery.art/wintergreen/) - [Winter pond](https://driftwoodgallery.art/winter-pond/): My studio sits beside a salt marsh, and it definitely influences my artwork. In this monotype, I have attempted to abstract the landscape, with a view across the salt marsh to the hill beyond. The day I created this was grey, wet and windy. The beautiful white winter landscape had been washed away by rain…gray green landscape, water, dark trees and scrub at the shore, rugged and unforgiving. - [Wilder days](https://driftwoodgallery.art/wilder-days/): In my heart, I am still “wild” but these days a tame cup of tea is more my style. This painting on watercolour paper shows just how beautiful “small” can be – add a nice frame to complement your décor and brighten any small space.   - [Where there is space](https://driftwoodgallery.art/where-there-is-space/): “I am learning every day to allow the space between where I am and where I want to be to inspire me and not terrify me.” -Tracee Ellis Ross And it is such a vast space – it tells me that I have so much more growth ahead of me. I must rush madly into this space. One in a series of “stripes” paintings I have been compelled to create. Measuring 9×12 inches, this work on paper is matted in an 11×14 archival mat. Unframed. A Certificate of Authenticity is included.   - [What we leave behind us #1](https://driftwoodgallery.art/what-we-leave-behind-us-1/): I love old books – I love the look, the feel, even the smell of them. There’s nothing like walking into a used books store and experiencing the history of all those words. I also really love using found materials in collage, along with my own painted papers – so sometimes a book just might fall prey to my creative urges. In these collages I’ve used some old book pages, the hardened glue and threads from the binding to provide a sense of history, stained tissue, painted paper, and paper with moulding paste texture. The series title was inspired by […] - [To imagine is everything](https://driftwoodgallery.art/to-imagine-is-everything/): “To imagine is everything, to know is nothing at all.” -Anatole France This series of “stripes” paintings was started with an accidental series of stripes on a “roll off” paper (which I use in printmaking to clean the brayer). As I was working one day I became fascinated by the roll off paper, and the series of stripes I was creating. I was immediately compelled to imagine all the ways I could make stripes, make them different than I’ve seen before, fresh. I know stripes have been done before, but not the way they were in my imagination. To imagine […] - [Thin orange line](https://driftwoodgallery.art/thin-orange-line/): Gorgeous chunky little collage – 1 in a series of 5 that are all about that orange line! This cutie is meant to sit on your desk, a bookshelf or anywhere you have a little nook to fill. It’s on a 1.5 inch deep cradle – sturdy enough to stand on its own. It would also look great displayed hanging – especially in a group with the other 4! - [There's more to see inside](https://driftwoodgallery.art/theres-more-to-see-inside/): “The more I go inside, the more there is to see.” -George Harrison My mentors in art have taught me to look inside. To be my true authentic self, with no apologies, no excuses, and no self criticism. To understand what inspires me, and what my true desires are. To get to know me a little better. Doing this, they say, is the only way that I will express my “style” – my own unique spin on the world, given to you in visual form. These explorations have led me to change significantly in the last few years, for the […] - [The unknown is what I want](https://driftwoodgallery.art/the-unknown-is-what-i-want/) - [The separation](https://driftwoodgallery.art/original-painting-the-separation/) - [The pond](https://driftwoodgallery.art/the-pond/): I live by a salt marsh, fed by various and numerous estuaries, and by the quiet harbour. It influences me heavily – I love to look out onto the water as I work, or just sit and think. This original artwork was created using multiple layers of collage, acrylic paint, and ink on a 35x35cm square wood panel. It is at first glance quiet, but on closer inspection is filled with many many small details, and a lot of activity. In this, it is much like the salt marsh and its bountiful life . “The pond” is being sold in […] - [The package store](https://driftwoodgallery.art/the-package-store/): Collage of hand painted and stained papers with acrylic line. - [Temptation and tears](https://driftwoodgallery.art/original-artwork-temptation-and-tears/) - [Spring fever](https://driftwoodgallery.art/spring-fever/): “It’s spring fever. That’s what the name of it is. And when you’ve got it, you want – oh, you don’t quite know what it is you do want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so!” – Mark Twain “Spring fever” is part of a series of 3 spring-inspired paintings – with a nod to my husband’s constant battle against the invasive angelica. This is a layered mixed media work on a deeply cradled wood panel. Media includes acrylic, collage, charcoal, graphite, ink (and maybe others I forgot in the heat of the moment!). It […] - [Sign on the dotted line](https://driftwoodgallery.art/sign-on-the-dotted-line/): “she signed upon the dotted line, her heart was his to keep.” -a.j. lawless I’ve been signing far too many things lately – applications, agreements, the dreaded will… Had to find a quote with more pleasant associations for this piece – my mutual love for words and colour demands it. - [Shift and change](https://driftwoodgallery.art/shift-and-change/): “All great changes are preceded by chaos.” -Deepak Chopra If you could see the way my studio looks as I write this sentence you would know about the chaos! I’m hoping for a bit shift in my work this year – bolder, more confident, more intriguing – I’m not even sure where I’m going, but the change is inevitable! “Shift and change” is being sold unframed, with optional framing available. - [She quietly said hello](https://driftwoodgallery.art/she-quietly-said-hello/): Small work on paper – deep moody red background with small amount of collage and asemic writing. Completed in 2021 as part of my 100 day project – 100 paintings in 100 days. - [Room to grow](https://driftwoodgallery.art/room-to-grow/): “You do what you can. You have to leave room to grow and make mistakes.” -Mamie Gummer In art as in life, it is important to give yourself room to grow, and while you are growing, accept that there will be mistakes. Perfection can be rather boring. Room to grow, as with all my “Stripes” paintings, shows evidence of my mistakes, and how I corrected them, or not. I believe it’s important that you can see the history behind the finished piece. The striped abstract painting in neutral tones with broken lines and the imperfect circles shows that history while […] - [Robin and the giant egg](https://driftwoodgallery.art/original-artwork-robin-and-the-giant-egg/): Frame Colours [video width="720" height="720" mp4="https://driftwoodgallery.art/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Robin-and-the-giant-egg-detail-video.mp4"][/video] - [Rising](https://driftwoodgallery.art/rising/): “Perfection is about the furthest thing in the world from badassery.” – Brene Brown, Rising Strong I am free when I paint, and perfection is the last thing in my mind. My work is messy and crazy and full of emotion. I want to feel the imperfections, and I want you to see them and experience them and want to touch them. I hope that I am rising strong, that my art is getting closer to something I cannot yet define.   - [On the path](https://driftwoodgallery.art/on-the-path/): “If the path be beautiful, let us not ask where it leads.” -Anatole France To me, art is a verb. I enjoy the process of art, the materials, the mystery – I create not because I want a finished product, but because I need to. The finished pieces are actually just a by-product of my creative process – it is the process that is most meaningful to me. I seldom start with intention, I don’t know where I’m going and don’t particularly care where I end up. I like to let the paint do what it needs to do. I […] - [Nexus](https://driftwoodgallery.art/nexus/): Inspired by Hurricane Fiona and the devastation she wrought. We were 12 days without power, it amazes me how resilient people are, even though we’ve become so accustomed to our creature comforts. My studio was without heat or lights… I thought it would be weeks before power was back because there were hundreds of poles/wires damaged. But I was working away with natural light and hot tea. ☕Luckily we have a generator to power the espresso machine in the house…not sure I could manage without it! Collage of painted papers and magazine clippings on water colour paper. Approximately 8×11 inches […] - [Moonphase](https://driftwoodgallery.art/moonphase/): “darling, the moon is still the moon in all of its phases” – -isra al-thibeh Many artists are wary to change their “style” – to do something different than they have done before. They worry that people will reject the “new”, that they are comfortable with what has been. I am not one of these artists – I enjoy exploring, I enjoy making different things, I enjoy making fine art and functional art. I don’t want to do the same thing over and over again – how boring. So if you think I’m “all over the place” just know – […] - [Maple Sugar #2](https://driftwoodgallery.art/maple-sugar-2/): A small study with a limited palette – my explorations into linework and drips and trying to keep things “clean”. - [Maple Sugar #1](https://driftwoodgallery.art/maple-sugar-1/): A small study with a limited palette – my explorations into linework and drips and trying to keep things “clean”. - [Love affair](https://driftwoodgallery.art/original-painting-love-affair/) - [Levi's desire](https://driftwoodgallery.art/levis-desire/): A small painting in acrylic and ink – this painting is a continuing exploration of the colour palette I used in “Levi’s dream” (2021). - [Inklings of spring](https://driftwoodgallery.art/inklings-of-spring/): “For still there are so many things that I have never seen: in every wood in every spring there is a different green. I sit beside the fire and think of people long ago, and people who will see a world that I shall never know.” – J.R.R. Tolkien ‘Inklings of spring’ is part of a series of 3 spring-inspired paintings – with a nod to my husband’s constant battle with the invasive angelica. This is a layered mixed media work on a deeply cradled wood panel. Media includes acrylic, collage, charcoal, graphite, ink (and maybe others I forgot in […] - [In the pink #1](https://driftwoodgallery.art/in-the-pink-1/): Sometimes pink just makes me happy – it’s as simple as that! Brighten up any space with one or more of these collages in the pink. “Almost all words do have color and nothing is more pleasant than to utter a pink word and see someone’s eyes light up and know it is a pink word for him or her too.“ -Gladys Taber - [Hidden desires](https://driftwoodgallery.art/original-artwork-hidden-desires/) - [Green escape](https://driftwoodgallery.art/green-escape/): “April prepares her green traffic light and the world thinks, ‘Go.'” – Christopher Morley “Green escape” is one of a series of 3 paintings inspired by spring – with a nod to my husband’s constant battle with the invasive weed angelica. It is a layered mixed media work on a deep cradled wood panel. Media includes acrylic, collage, charcoal, graphite, ink (and perhaps some others I’ve forgotten in the heat of the moment!). It is finished with a satin varnish. - [Green eggs and ham](https://driftwoodgallery.art/original-green-eggs-and-ham/): “I do so like green eggs and ham! Thank you! Thank you Sam-I-am!” – Dr. Seuss Yes the title behind this mixed media painting was inspired (quite obviously I think) by Dr. Seuss. I was an avid reader as a child, and devoured everything I could get my eyes on. Dr. Seuss and his books taught me many life lessons early on – it may be worthwhile reading them again, to see what I feel at this much later stage of my life. - [Good feels easy](https://driftwoodgallery.art/good-feels-easy/): “Painting is easy when you don’t know how, but very difficult when you do.” -Edgar Degas I suspect Degas had the reactions many of us of had … “My 6 year old granddaughter paints like that”, “I could do that”, “All you did was throw some paint at the canvas”… No… the layers, the decisions, the response, the angst, trying to draw you in, trying to engage … none of this is easy. But it must be done. And if it’s good… when you see it you are attracted, you are moved, and you think – but this seems so […] - [Girly grunge](https://driftwoodgallery.art/girly-grunge/): “You know when you take the paint off an old canvas and you discover that something’s been painted underneath it? That’s what I feel like – that part of the old is coming through the new.” – Carly Simon I share that feeling – the more I paint the more I learn about me. In this series of paintings I set out to take something simple, stripes, and give them a rich history and interest. Like grungy old walls and rust and peeling paint. Add a layer and strip it back to reveal what is underneath. Cover something, but not […] - [Endless horizons](https://driftwoodgallery.art/endless-horizons/): “Surely, of all the wonders of the world, the horizon is the greatest.” -Freya Stark I love wide open spaces – I need space around me – my soul can’t expand in the city. I have been to the Arctic in winter, with all its snowy glory. I have been to a part of Australia with such a vast expanse you can see the curve of the earth. But it is the ocean I love most – the sound and power of the waves, the enormous expanse of nothingness, and the horizon with the endless world beyond. My soul yearns […] - [Broken fencelines](https://driftwoodgallery.art/broken-fencelines/): “There’s always more to a story than a body can see from the fenceline.” -Barbara Kingsolver I am reminded of living in Australia…it’s different there in how people manage their properties. Everywhere you go, there are miles and miles of fences, city, rural – it doesn’t matter – so many fences. I’ve always wondered about the people who lived behind them, how they came to be there, what they were so urgently trying to protect. And every once in a while, in all these miles of fences, there would be a broken section, and I would wonder, what, or who, […] - [Approach with caution](https://driftwoodgallery.art/approach-with-caution/): Orange pops up a lot in my work. I don’t intend to start out that way, but I am often drawn to adding it in. In this piece, the dark orange is peeking through from earlier layers – giving just a pop of colour to the otherwise neutral painting. Texture is king here, and the quiet details in the layers of paint. I love this work for its seeming simplicity, which, when studied, reveals more complexity. - [Aftermath](https://driftwoodgallery.art/aftermath/): Fiona – oh we will remember this storm for a very long time …. “Maelstrom” and “Aftermath” are my way to mark Fiona’s legacy. “Aftermath” was completed during a 12 day power outage, luckily my studio has large windows and good natural daylight, made even brighter by the many trees that were felled by the storm. It is a heavily layered piece, reflecting the calm after the storm, with areas of chaos she left behind. “Aftermath” is a mixed media work on paper, which has been mounted onto a deep cradled birch panel. It is ready for hanging as is […] - [Josephine](https://driftwoodgallery.art/josephine-print/): The original painting Josephine is a mixed media work, with multiple layers of collage papers, inks and acrylic paint. This is a reproduction print. Josephine’s title was inspired by a love letter from Napoleon Bonaparte to Josephine: “A few days ago I thought I loved you; but since I last saw you, I feel I love you a thousand times more. All the time I have known you, I adore you more each day; that just shows you how wrong was La Bruyere’s maxim that love comes all at once. Everything in nature has its own life and different stages […] - [Early bird](https://driftwoodgallery.art/early-bird/): Early bird followed on from my play with feathers for the “Birds of a feather” collage series. It was very late winter, with the usual patches of snow interspersed with rain then snow then … muck. Typical entry to spring, and I was eagerly waiting for the song birds to arrive for their summer season - crows and gulls are all well and good, but a bit monotone… and this colourful bird emerged to cheer me.   - [Not quite what I had in mind](https://driftwoodgallery.art/not-quite-what-i-had-in-mind/): Mixed media painting on an upcycled stretched canvas. 30x40 inches. [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)