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ELISE MARIE MARTIN ARTIST PORTFOLIO

ELISE MARIE MARTIN

Elise Marie Martin is an inter-disciplinary artist based in Detroit, MI, USA. Inspired by practices of empathy, comfort, and care, her art invites viewers into visceral experiences that provoke introspection and connection.

Her studio practice is complemented by her work in art education and art-based community programs, emphasizing accessible art education and engagement.

Recent Projects, Classes and Exhibitions

Awesome kid art from Painting and Drawing Camp this week!! I was so impressed by these kids- both for their artistic talent and for their immense empathy and humor- genuinely a great group! #proudartteacher #teachingartist #youngartists #kidart #artcamp @ccs_precollege

Awesome kid art from Painting and Drawing Camp this week!! I was so impressed by these kids- both for their artistic talent and for their immense empathy and humor- genuinely a great group! #proudartteacher #teachingartist #youngartists #kidart #artcamp @ccs_precollege

Tactile Memory Quilt no. 6 - In this series I’m using fiber to try to capture those memories that are so strong you can *feel* them.
This is probably the last quilt I’ll make for a bit; I always find it harder to work on sewing projects when the weather is warm. But I like how strange these textile collages are getting!
#textilecollage #artmemory #quiltart #stitchart #mixedmedia #nostalgia #90snostalgia #reclaimedfabric #mixedmediaart #mixedmediacollage #collageart #textileart #fiberart

Tactile Memory Quilt no. 6 - In this series I’m using fiber to try to capture those memories that are so strong you can *feel* them.
This is probably the last quilt I’ll make for a bit; I always find it harder to work on sewing projects when the weather is warm. But I like how strange these textile collages are getting!
#textilecollage #artmemory #quiltart #stitchart #mixedmedia #nostalgia #90snostalgia #reclaimedfabric #mixedmediaart #mixedmediacollage #collageart #textileart #fiberart

I am so incredibly excited and honored to share that I’ve been selected as a 2025 Kresge Artist Fellow! It still feels a bit surreal. I’m so grateful to have my work recognized in this way, and to be in the company of so many inspiring artists. Thank you @kresgeartsdetroit !

I am so incredibly excited and honored to share that I’ve been selected as a 2025 Kresge Artist Fellow! It still feels a bit surreal. I’m so grateful to have my work recognized in this way, and to be in the company of so many inspiring artists. Thank you @kresgeartsdetroit !

Photos from the @funeralforjoann today at the Madison Heights JoAnn fabrics, hosted by @buttflincher. I crafted in honor of JoAnn with @lauraborealis_4 and @ambassadorfridge

Photos from the @funeralforjoann today at the Madison Heights JoAnn fabrics, hosted by @buttflincher. I crafted in honor of JoAnn with @lauraborealis_4 and @ambassadorfridge

I’m just realizing that I never shared these photographs of my Use Me installation. I created this work during my time in the MFA program at WSU. All of the objects in this interactive installation are self portraits, designed to offer physical and/or emotional support in my absence.

#selfportraiture #installationart #fiberart #sculptureart #interactiveart #interactiveartinstallation

I’m just realizing that I never shared these photographs of my Use Me installation. I created this work during my time in the MFA program at WSU. All of the objects in this interactive installation are self portraits, designed to offer physical and/or emotional support in my absence.

#selfportraiture #installationart #fiberart #sculptureart #interactiveart #interactiveartinstallation

I’m really looking forward to the opening of the CCS alumni exhibition, this Friday 5/16, and seeing what the other 70+ alumni artists have created- I’m sure it will be an excellent show

I’m really looking forward to the opening of the CCS alumni exhibition, this Friday 5/16, and seeing what the other 70+ alumni artists have created- I’m sure it will be an excellent show

The newest piece in my Tactile Memory Quilt Series- trying to use fiber to capture those memories that are so strong that you can *feel* them.
#fiber #fiberart #fiberartist #textilecollage #collageart #stitchart #felting #wetfelt #quilted #quiltart #artquilt #crazyquilt #reclaimedfabric

The newest piece in my Tactile Memory Quilt Series- trying to use fiber to capture those memories that are so strong that you can *feel* them.
#fiber #fiberart #fiberartist #textilecollage #collageart #stitchart #felting #wetfelt #quilted #quiltart #artquilt #crazyquilt #reclaimedfabric

I don’t often post works in progress, but I’m loving the way this freshly stitched piece is complimenting the colors in my sewing studio
#stitchbystitch #stitchart #textilecollage #textileart #reclaimedfabric #wip #workinprogress #artinprocess #mixedmediaartwork #sewingart #fiberarts

I don’t often post works in progress, but I’m loving the way this freshly stitched piece is complimenting the colors in my sewing studio
#stitchbystitch #stitchart #textilecollage #textileart #reclaimedfabric #wip #workinprogress #artinprocess #mixedmediaartwork #sewingart #fiberarts

I am delighted to be participating in this show with @fiberclubdetroit ! The opening reception is tonight, 4/24 at the Ferndale Public Library.
#detroitartists #artindetroit #fiberclubdetroit #fiberart #fiberartists #weaving #embroidery #quilting #textileart #felting #artopening #artexhibitions

I am delighted to be participating in this show with @fiberclubdetroit ! The opening reception is tonight, 4/24 at the Ferndale Public Library.
#detroitartists #artindetroit #fiberclubdetroit #fiberart #fiberartists #weaving #embroidery #quilting #textileart #felting #artopening #artexhibitions

“Tactile Memory Quilt no.4”
This textile collage really got away from me, in a very “maximalist, crazy-quilt” kind of way. It started with this scrap of quilting fabric I found, with little cows and barns, that reminded me of the first time I sat on top of a mountain - how artificial and surreal the surrounding landscape felt. And the rest of the collage kind of grew out from there; I just kept adding more and more.
#stitchart #textilecollage #crazyquilt #customfabrics #fabricpainting #hapzome #botanicaldyes #sibori #fibercollage #fiberarts

“Tactile Memory Quilt no.4”
This textile collage really got away from me, in a very “maximalist, crazy-quilt” kind of way. It started with this scrap of quilting fabric I found, with little cows and barns, that reminded me of the first time I sat on top of a mountain - how artificial and surreal the surrounding landscape felt. And the rest of the collage kind of grew out from there; I just kept adding more and more.
#stitchart #textilecollage #crazyquilt #customfabrics #fabricpainting #hapzome #botanicaldyes #sibori #fibercollage #fiberarts

I love teaching basket-making with the students at CCS; just look at these insanely cute little baskets we made! 🧺💓 #basketmaking #twinedbasketry #basketworkshop #proudartteachermoment

I love teaching basket-making with the students at CCS; just look at these insanely cute little baskets we made! 🧺💓 #basketmaking #twinedbasketry #basketworkshop #proudartteachermoment

Some photos from our natural dyes workshop at @ccs_detroit this Saturday - we worked with red onion skins, rose madder, beets, logwood and marigold to create an array botanical colors. @ccs_precollege #botanicaldyes #plantdyes #plantdyed #naturaldyes #naturaldyeingworkshop

Some photos from our natural dyes workshop at @ccs_detroit this Saturday - we worked with red onion skins, rose madder, beets, logwood and marigold to create an array botanical colors. @ccs_precollege #botanicaldyes #plantdyes #plantdyed #naturaldyes #naturaldyeingworkshop

Cold weather almost always puts me in a quilting mood. I made this new piece to go with my Tactile Memory Quilt series- using a mix of reclaimed and custom-made fabrics to capture those memories that are so strong you can *feel* them.
Tactile Memory Quilt no.3
32” x 24”
#mixedmediaart #mixedtextiles #abstractart #collageart #texilecollage #figurepainting #catart #fiberart #stitchart #textileart #reclaimedfabric

Cold weather almost always puts me in a quilting mood. I made this new piece to go with my Tactile Memory Quilt series- using a mix of reclaimed and custom-made fabrics to capture those memories that are so strong you can *feel* them.
Tactile Memory Quilt no.3
32” x 24”
#mixedmediaart #mixedtextiles #abstractart #collageart #texilecollage #figurepainting #catart #fiberart #stitchart #textileart #reclaimedfabric

Installation view of some of my recent work- on display now in Spectrum, at the Wayne State University Art Department Gallery 🙂
Slide 1: Making Nature Comfortable no.3
Quilted from maple leaves and snow-dyed cotton
Slide 3: Making Nature Comfortable no.1
Patch-worked and upholstered plant-dyed fabrics
#botanicalart #plantbased #plantbasedart #naturaldyes #botanicaldyes #homedyeing #naturalart #foundobjectart #fiberart #fiberartist #textilearts #stitchart #sewnsculpture #softsculpture

Installation view of some of my recent work- on display now in Spectrum, at the Wayne State University Art Department Gallery 🙂
Slide 1: Making Nature Comfortable no.3
Quilted from maple leaves and snow-dyed cotton
Slide 3: Making Nature Comfortable no.1
Patch-worked and upholstered plant-dyed fabrics
#botanicalart #plantbased #plantbasedart #naturaldyes #botanicaldyes #homedyeing #naturalart #foundobjectart #fiberart #fiberartist #textilearts #stitchart #sewnsculpture #softsculpture

I’m very excited to be participating in this exhibition, opening next Friday in the Wayne State University Art Department Gallery. “This exhibition shines light on a facet of Wayne State’s vibrant community of creative alumni. The artists featured were pinpointed by the current faculty as those with compelling approaches to integrating form and color.”
#artindetroit #detroitartist #detroitart #michiganartist #michiganartists #midwestartists #botanicalart #fiberart #mixedmediaart #sculptureart #sculptureartists #artexhibition #deteoitevents #waynestate #waynestateuniversity

I’m very excited to be participating in this exhibition, opening next Friday in the Wayne State University Art Department Gallery. “This exhibition shines light on a facet of Wayne State’s vibrant community of creative alumni. The artists featured were pinpointed by the current faculty as those with compelling approaches to integrating form and color.”
#artindetroit #detroitartist #detroitart #michiganartist #michiganartists #midwestartists #botanicalart #fiberart #mixedmediaart #sculptureart #sculptureartists #artexhibition #deteoitevents #waynestate #waynestateuniversity

The landscapers came through the park I’m vacationing in, and I couldn’t resist trying out a little palm frond weaving. I’m pretty pleased with the results 🙂 🌴🧺 #basketmaking #palmfonds #palmweaving #basketweaving #plaitedbasket

The landscapers came through the park I’m vacationing in, and I couldn’t resist trying out a little palm frond weaving. I’m pretty pleased with the results 🙂 🌴🧺 #basketmaking #palmfonds #palmweaving #basketweaving #plaitedbasket

The holiday season is “pet-portrait season” and they’re always some of my favorite commissions; these two were no exception!!
Thanks @mrmartin999 @caorline and @mechineering for coming up with these amazing concepts
#Funart #petportraits #paintingcommissions #petart #acrylicpainting #watercolorpainting #girlwiththepearlearring #plato #socrates

The holiday season is “pet-portrait season” and they’re always some of my favorite commissions; these two were no exception!!
Thanks @mrmartin999 @caorline and @mechineering for coming up with these amazing concepts
#Funart #petportraits #paintingcommissions #petart #acrylicpainting #watercolorpainting #girlwiththepearlearring #plato #socrates

I had a blast teaching this indigo dye workshop yesterday- Our group was small but mighty and everyone walked away with some awesome samplers and silk scarves!. #artindetroit #detroitartists #detroitart #fiberart #textiles #texiledesign #textileart #indigodyed #indigodyeing #shibori #stitchedshibori #adultartclass #adultartclasses @ccs_precollege

I had a blast teaching this indigo dye workshop yesterday- Our group was small but mighty and everyone walked away with some awesome samplers and silk scarves!. #artindetroit #detroitartists #detroitart #fiberart #textiles #texiledesign #textileart #indigodyed #indigodyeing #shibori #stitchedshibori #adultartclass #adultartclasses @ccs_precollege

Fiber Flux is on display at the College for Creative Studies’ Valade Family Gallery until December 14th. I’m genuinely so flattered to be showing my work along-side this amazing fiber art!
(Photo credit: Jeremy Noonan)
#fiberart #fiberartist #textileart #mixedmediaart #materialstudy #materiality #softsculpture #handweaving #handcraft #detroitart #detroitartists #artindetroit #midwestartist #midwestart #michiganartists #artexhibition #arteducation #arteducators

Fiber Flux is on display at the College for Creative Studies’ Valade Family Gallery until December 14th. I’m genuinely so flattered to be showing my work along-side this amazing fiber art!
(Photo credit: Jeremy Noonan)
#fiberart #fiberartist #textileart #mixedmediaart #materialstudy #materiality #softsculpture #handweaving #handcraft #detroitart #detroitartists #artindetroit #midwestartist #midwestart #michiganartists #artexhibition #arteducation #arteducators

There’s only one week left to see @womxnhouse_detroit 2024!
Each room of this residential house represents a different artist’s perspective but comes together to tell a compelling story.
Please check it out if haven’t yet, or visit it again! I’ve walked through it several times and there’s always new details to take in.

#artgallery #artcollector #artistresidency #detroitartist #detroitartists #artindetroit #installationart #fiberart #textileart #womanartists #nonbianaryartists #underrepresentedartists #illustrationart #printmakingart #figuresculpture #softsculpture #textart #screenprinting #embroideryart #fiberinstallation #fibersculpture

There’s only one week left to see @womxnhouse_detroit 2024!
Each room of this residential house represents a different artist’s perspective but comes together to tell a compelling story.
Please check it out if haven’t yet, or visit it again! I’ve walked through it several times and there’s always new details to take in.

#artgallery #artcollector #artistresidency #detroitartist #detroitartists #artindetroit #installationart #fiberart #textileart #womanartists #nonbianaryartists #underrepresentedartists #illustrationart #printmakingart #figuresculpture #softsculpture #textart #screenprinting #embroideryart #fiberinstallation #fibersculpture

I’m very excited to be participating in Fiber Flux, which opens this Friday 11/8 at the CCS Valade Gallery. This exhibition showcases the work of fiber art educators from around the Midwest and I’m confident that it’s going to be excellent! #fiberart #fiberartists #textileart #textileartists #arteducation #artexhibition #artindetroit #detroitartists #midwestartists #michiganartists

I’m very excited to be participating in Fiber Flux, which opens this Friday 11/8 at the CCS Valade Gallery. This exhibition showcases the work of fiber art educators from around the Midwest and I’m confident that it’s going to be excellent! #fiberart #fiberartists #textileart #textileartists #arteducation #artexhibition #artindetroit #detroitartists #midwestartists #michiganartists

I’ll be at @womxnhouse_detroit today from 4-6; come make some botanical prints with me 😊 #freeartworkshop #dropinworkshop #artindetroit #detroitartists #womxnartists #womxnhousedetroit #womxnhouse2024

I’ll be at @womxnhouse_detroit today from 4-6; come make some botanical prints with me 😊 #freeartworkshop #dropinworkshop #artindetroit #detroitartists #womxnartists #womxnhousedetroit #womxnhouse2024

In the upcoming weeks, we’ll be offering some great hands-on workshops at WomxnHouse!
You can join us on Sunday, October 27th for some floral art-making; From 2-4 the amazingly talented Simone will lead a workshop in Fall floral arrangements and, from 4-6, you can drop in to Womxn House and utilize the extra blooms and leaves to create your own hapa zome print on paper or fabric.
You can view the full list of workshops and artist talks at the @womxnhouse_detroit website. Some workshops will require registration in advance.
#allagesworkshop #artworkshops #adultartclass #botanicalart #naturalart #hapazome #hapazomeworkshop #hapazomeprints #floraldesign #floralarrangements

In the upcoming weeks, we’ll be offering some great hands-on workshops at WomxnHouse!
You can join us on Sunday, October 27th for some floral art-making; From 2-4 the amazingly talented Simone will lead a workshop in Fall floral arrangements and, from 4-6, you can drop in to Womxn House and utilize the extra blooms and leaves to create your own hapa zome print on paper or fabric.
You can view the full list of workshops and artist talks at the @womxnhouse_detroit website. Some workshops will require registration in advance.
#allagesworkshop #artworkshops #adultartclass #botanicalart #naturalart #hapazome #hapazomeworkshop #hapazomeprints #floraldesign #floralarrangements

I hope you can join me on October 19th at 2 pm, as I give an artist’s talk about my recent installation at Womxn House. I’ll share the motivations behind the work and answer any questions you might have. It’s also a great opportunity to check out the rest of the show; it’s truly been one of my favorite shows to participate in! 14620 Grandmont, Detroit
#artindetroit #detroitart #detroitartists #installationart #interactiveart #womxnhouse #womxnhouse2024 #womxnhousedetroit @womxnhouse_detroit #fiberart #fiberinstallation #softsculpture #softsculptures #figuresculpture

I hope you can join me on October 19th at 2 pm, as I give an artist’s talk about my recent installation at Womxn House. I’ll share the motivations behind the work and answer any questions you might have. It’s also a great opportunity to check out the rest of the show; it’s truly been one of my favorite shows to participate in! 14620 Grandmont, Detroit
#artindetroit #detroitart #detroitartists #installationart #interactiveart #womxnhouse #womxnhouse2024 #womxnhousedetroit @womxnhouse_detroit #fiberart #fiberinstallation #softsculpture #softsculptures #figuresculpture

Please enjoy this footage of me making art in my pajamas 🙂
This was one of the last minute additions to my installation at Womxn House and I’m really glad that I trusted my instincts.
WOMXN HOUSE 2024 is open to visitors on Saturdays and Sundays 12-6pm until November 17th, with some really great artist talks and demos planned throughout at that time. For more on that, follow @womxnhouse_detroit

#installationart #detroitart #detroitartists #womxnhouse #womxnhousedetroit #womxnhouse2024 #womenartists #nonbianaryartist #fiberart #textileart #papiermache #papermâché #encausticart #encausticsculpture #mixedmediasculpture #assemblageart #textileassemblage #fibersculpture #figuresculpture

Please enjoy this footage of me making art in my pajamas 🙂
This was one of the last minute additions to my installation at Womxn House and I’m really glad that I trusted my instincts.
WOMXN HOUSE 2024 is open to visitors on Saturdays and Sundays 12-6pm until November 17th, with some really great artist talks and demos planned throughout at that time. For more on that, follow @womxnhouse_detroit

#installationart #detroitart #detroitartists #womxnhouse #womxnhousedetroit #womxnhouse2024 #womenartists #nonbianaryartist #fiberart #textileart #papiermache #papermâché #encausticart #encausticsculpture #mixedmediasculpture #assemblageart #textileassemblage #fibersculpture #figuresculpture

Womxn House is open to visitors! Come by today, Sat 2/28 from noon-6pm. I feel so honored to show amongst these awesome artists.
14620 Grandmont, Detroit MI

#installationart #detroitart #detroitartists #womxnhouse #womxnhousedetroit #womxnhouse2024 #womenartists #nonbianaryartist #fiberart #videoart #softsculpture #printmaking #digitalillustration #ceramicsculpture #photographyart #detroitsculpture #detroitphotography #artexperience #interactiveart

Womxn House is open to visitors! Come by today, Sat 2/28 from noon-6pm. I feel so honored to show amongst these awesome artists.
14620 Grandmont, Detroit MI

#installationart #detroitart #detroitartists #womxnhouse #womxnhousedetroit #womxnhouse2024 #womenartists #nonbianaryartist #fiberart #videoart #softsculpture #printmaking #digitalillustration #ceramicsculpture #photographyart #detroitsculpture #detroitphotography #artexperience #interactiveart

The opening of WOMXN HOUSE 2024 is this Saturday, 9/28 from 12-6pm!
14620 Grandmont, Detroit MI

I’m very excited to share my work along side these amazing artists!

About the show:
Womxnhouse Detroit presents a full-house transformed into an immersive art installation, reflecting on the experiences of being a womxn in America today, curated by Asia Hamilton and Laura Earle.

Sliding scale donations for opening night can be made at the door. Recommended donation of $35, but donations of any size will go towards supporting future programming.

#artindetroit #detroitartists #womenartists #nonbianaryartist #womxnartists #detroitart #artopening #artistresidency #artistrunspaces #artbywomxn #womxnhousedetroit #womxnhouse #mixedmediaart #fiberart #immersiveart #installationart

The opening of WOMXN HOUSE 2024 is this Saturday, 9/28 from 12-6pm!
14620 Grandmont, Detroit MI

I’m very excited to share my work along side these amazing artists!

About the show:
Womxnhouse Detroit presents a full-house transformed into an immersive art installation, reflecting on the experiences of being a womxn in America today, curated by Asia Hamilton and Laura Earle.

Sliding scale donations for opening night can be made at the door. Recommended donation of $35, but donations of any size will go towards supporting future programming.

#artindetroit #detroitartists #womenartists #nonbianaryartist #womxnartists #detroitart #artopening #artistresidency #artistrunspaces #artbywomxn #womxnhousedetroit #womxnhouse #mixedmediaart #fiberart #immersiveart #installationart

The opening for WOMXN HOUSE 2024 is coming up soon! It’s been such a pleasure working with this cohort of amazing artists and I can’t wait to see all the installations come together.
Opening day is September 28th (dates for artist talks and workshops at the house will be announced soon!) Womxn House 2024 is located at: 14620 Grandmont, Detroit MI
#artindetroit #detroitart #detroitartists #installationart #artistcohort #artexhibition

@womxnhouse_detroit
Promotional graphics by @asiaarmour_

The opening for WOMXN HOUSE 2024 is coming up soon! It’s been such a pleasure working with this cohort of amazing artists and I can’t wait to see all the installations come together.
Opening day is September 28th (dates for artist talks and workshops at the house will be announced soon!) Womxn House 2024 is located at: 14620 Grandmont, Detroit MI
#artindetroit #detroitart #detroitartists #installationart #artistcohort #artexhibition

@womxnhouse_detroit
Promotional graphics by @asiaarmour_

Costume Camp at CCS: I’m so incredibly impressed by this group! (I’m impressed by all my students, but this week I actually remembered to take pictures 😊) @ccs_precollege #costumecamp #artcamp #youngartists #kidart #proudartteacher #proudartteachermoment #teachhingartist

Costume Camp at CCS: I’m so incredibly impressed by this group! (I’m impressed by all my students, but this week I actually remembered to take pictures 😊) @ccs_precollege #costumecamp #artcamp #youngartists #kidart #proudartteacher #proudartteachermoment #teachhingartist

Happening TONIGHT!! 7/25 There’s nothing like a good fruit show!

Happening TONIGHT!! 7/25 There’s nothing like a good fruit show!

I spent the weekend teaching a teen’s block printing workshop at CCS @ccs_precollege , and it was awesome! #teachingartist #proudartteacher #blockprintingworkshop #teenart #teenartists #blockprintedfabric #blockprinting

I spent the weekend teaching a teen’s block printing workshop at CCS @ccs_precollege , and it was awesome! #teachingartist #proudartteacher #blockprintingworkshop #teenart #teenartists #blockprintedfabric #blockprinting

It is a pleasure to have a piece in this year’s hotDAM exhibition at Detroit Artists Market. The opening was PACKED full of people- but I loved the array of colors, patterns and textures! I will definitely have to go back for a visit while the show is up.
@detroitartistsmarket #artindetroit #detroitart #detroitartists #michiganartist #michiganartists #fiberart #fiberartists #textileartist #botanicalart #foragedfibers #crochetart #fibersculpture

It is a pleasure to have a piece in this year’s hotDAM exhibition at Detroit Artists Market. The opening was PACKED full of people- but I loved the array of colors, patterns and textures! I will definitely have to go back for a visit while the show is up.
@detroitartistsmarket #artindetroit #detroitart #detroitartists #michiganartist #michiganartists #fiberart #fiberartists #textileartist #botanicalart #foragedfibers #crochetart #fibersculpture

I’m very excited to have a piece in this year’s Hot DAM exhibition at @detroitartistsmarket ! This is such a great list of exhibiting artists and I can’t wait to see how the show comes together. #artindetroit #detroitarts #detroitartists #michiganartists #artexhibition #artshowsindetroit

I’m very excited to have a piece in this year’s Hot DAM exhibition at @detroitartistsmarket ! This is such a great list of exhibiting artists and I can’t wait to see how the show comes together. #artindetroit #detroitarts #detroitartists #michiganartists #artexhibition #artshowsindetroit

Natural (dis)order no.3 and no.4
Foraged plants, botanical watercolors, and plant-dyed thread on watercolor paper
I’m so grateful to have a partner like Kevin ( @smallbatchframing ), who complemented my art perfectly with these gorgeous iron-liquor stained wood frames.
#naturalart #naturelovers #natureart #assemblageart #collageart #botanicalart #botanicalwatercolors #stitchart #fiberart #foragedart #foragedflowers #foragedandfound

Natural (dis)order no.3 and no.4
Foraged plants, botanical watercolors, and plant-dyed thread on watercolor paper
I’m so grateful to have a partner like Kevin ( @smallbatchframing ), who complemented my art perfectly with these gorgeous iron-liquor stained wood frames.
#naturalart #naturelovers #natureart #assemblageart #collageart #botanicalart #botanicalwatercolors #stitchart #fiberart #foragedart #foragedflowers #foragedandfound

A week of awesome kid art, teaching sculpture camps at CCS @ccs_precollege #kidart #kidartist #artwithkids #artcamps #proudartteacher #teachingartist

A week of awesome kid art, teaching sculpture camps at CCS @ccs_precollege #kidart #kidartist #artwithkids #artcamps #proudartteacher #teachingartist

The painting auction at @themichiganglassproject ends at 8pm! Get out here and place your bids- all the money goes towards bringing more art classes to Detroit kids. #artindetroit #livepainting #detroitart #figurepainting #simplepleasures #mixedmediaart #mixedmediapainting #textileart #artforsale

The painting auction at @themichiganglassproject ends at 8pm! Get out here and place your bids- all the money goes towards bringing more art classes to Detroit kids. #artindetroit #livepainting #detroitart #figurepainting #simplepleasures #mixedmediaart #mixedmediapainting #textileart #artforsale

A few highlights from yesterday, live painting at The Michigan Glass Project! I’ll be out there again today, hustling to finish my painting before the big auction tonight. 😅
Come out to say “hi” and score yourself some amazing art, for a good cause! There’s SO much amazing talent in the live painting building this year.
@themichiganglassproject @dawnsmith_art @gingerlymade @whoiskevinmccoy @moemoeproductions
#artinpublic #artinspiration #livepainting #liveart #artauction #musicfestival #detroitart #artindetroit #streetart #portraitpainting #abstractpainting #figurepainting #detroitartists #mgp2024 #michiganglassproject2024 #michiganglassproject #detroitart #detroitmusic

A few highlights from yesterday, live painting at The Michigan Glass Project! I’ll be out there again today, hustling to finish my painting before the big auction tonight. 😅
Come out to say “hi” and score yourself some amazing art, for a good cause! There’s SO much amazing talent in the live painting building this year.
@themichiganglassproject @dawnsmith_art @gingerlymade @whoiskevinmccoy @moemoeproductions
#artinpublic #artinspiration #livepainting #liveart #artauction #musicfestival #detroitart #artindetroit #streetart #portraitpainting #abstractpainting #figurepainting #detroitartists #mgp2024 #michiganglassproject2024 #michiganglassproject #detroitart #detroitmusic

Some exciting news to share: I’ve been selected to participate in the 2024 cycle of WOMXNHOUSE DETROIT! I can’t wait to meet my new cohort and collaborate on something really awesome.
Thanks to @norwestgallery for creating this opportunity.
#Womxnhousedetroit #artresidency #detroitart #artindetroit #detroitartists #collaborativeart #artistcohort

Some exciting news to share: I’ve been selected to participate in the 2024 cycle of WOMXNHOUSE DETROIT! I can’t wait to meet my new cohort and collaborate on something really awesome.
Thanks to @norwestgallery for creating this opportunity.
#Womxnhousedetroit #artresidency #detroitart #artindetroit #detroitartists #collaborativeart #artistcohort

Very excited to be participating in another year of the Michigan Glass Project! @themichiganglassproject
This is an awesome event to support youth art classes in our community, featuring lots of live glass blowing, live painting, art auctions and cool vendors. Happening June 21-23rd at the Russel Industrial Center.
#liveart #livepainting #detroit #detroitart #artindetroit #detroitartist #artforall #streetart #communityarts #portraitpainting #figurepainting

Very excited to be participating in another year of the Michigan Glass Project! @themichiganglassproject
This is an awesome event to support youth art classes in our community, featuring lots of live glass blowing, live painting, art auctions and cool vendors. Happening June 21-23rd at the Russel Industrial Center.
#liveart #livepainting #detroit #detroitart #artindetroit #detroitartist #artforall #streetart #communityarts #portraitpainting #figurepainting

Painting scenes from last year’s garden to remind me to be patient with this year’s garden. #watercolorpainting #watercolorart #prangwatercolor #holbiengouache #gardenart #artoutdoors #botanicalart #strawberries #strawberrypainting #gardenpainting #simplepleasures

Painting scenes from last year’s garden to remind me to be patient with this year’s garden. #watercolorpainting #watercolorart #prangwatercolor #holbiengouache #gardenart #artoutdoors #botanicalart #strawberries #strawberrypainting #gardenpainting #simplepleasures

Sometimes I make baskets… and sometimes I paint pictures of myself making baskets. 🙂 #watercolorpainting #watercolorart #artoutdoors #paintingoutside #basketmaker

Sometimes I make baskets… and sometimes I paint pictures of myself making baskets. 🙂 #watercolorpainting #watercolorart #artoutdoors #paintingoutside #basketmaker

I just finished the first ever harvest from my basket willow crop! My understanding is that the first years growth is not perfect for weaving, but I’m excited to see the difference pruning will make on next year’s harvest. 🍃 In the mean time, I’ve got some beautiful home-grown material to work with and I couldn’t resist making a lil free-form basket with the smaller cut offs. #willow #growingwillow #willowbaskets #freeformweaving #freeformbasketry #organicbasket #handweaving #willowweaving #growingbaskets #homegrown #homegarden #artgarden #botanicalart #organicart #foragedart

I just finished the first ever harvest from my basket willow crop! My understanding is that the first years growth is not perfect for weaving, but I’m excited to see the difference pruning will make on next year’s harvest. 🍃 In the mean time, I’ve got some beautiful home-grown material to work with and I couldn’t resist making a lil free-form basket with the smaller cut offs. #willow #growingwillow #willowbaskets #freeformweaving #freeformbasketry #organicbasket #handweaving #willowweaving #growingbaskets #homegrown #homegarden #artgarden #botanicalart #organicart #foragedart

So grateful to the amazing @stephanylthm for visiting my class at CCS today, to share her art and her botanical dye expertise with my students! #botanicalart #botanicaldyes #botanicaldyeing #plantdyes #dyeworkshop #fiberarts #artindetroit #detroitartists @ccs_fiberandtextiles

So grateful to the amazing @stephanylthm for visiting my class at CCS today, to share her art and her botanical dye expertise with my students! #botanicalart #botanicaldyes #botanicaldyeing #plantdyes #dyeworkshop #fiberarts #artindetroit #detroitartists @ccs_fiberandtextiles

Tactile Memory - mixed media fiber collage
I wanted to collage together second-hand fabrics and felted wool to represent those memories that are so strong that you can *feel* them, even while you know that they are fragmented or faulty.
#mixedmediaart #feltedwool #wetfelting #fiberart #fibercollage #textilecollage #stitchart #textileart #artquilt #fabricart #woolart #collageart #feltedanimals

Tactile Memory - mixed media fiber collage
I wanted to collage together second-hand fabrics and felted wool to represent those memories that are so strong that you can *feel* them, even while you know that they are fragmented or faulty.
#mixedmediaart #feltedwool #wetfelting #fiberart #fibercollage #textilecollage #stitchart #textileart #artquilt #fabricart #woolart #collageart #feltedanimals

Tactile Memory - mixed media fiber collage
I wanted to collage together second-hand fabrics and felted wool to represent those memories that are so strong that you can *feel* them, even while you know that they are fragmented or faulty.
#mixedmediaart #feltedwool #wetfelting #fiberart #fibercollage #textilecollage #stitchart #textileart #artquilt #fabricart #woolart #collageart

Tactile Memory - mixed media fiber collage
I wanted to collage together second-hand fabrics and felted wool to represent those memories that are so strong that you can *feel* them, even while you know that they are fragmented or faulty.
#mixedmediaart #feltedwool #wetfelting #fiberart #fibercollage #textilecollage #stitchart #textileart #artquilt #fabricart #woolart #collageart

Making Nature Comfortable no.2
Hand-made plant cordage, dyed with botanical pigments and crocheted around a found wasps’ nest
This is the companion piece to the upholstered/quilted wall hanging that I made, back in the Fall. A lot of my work plays with themes of empathy and comfort, but lately I’ve been thinking about how those things extend beyond human-to-human relationships and how they can be applied to my work in the garden.
#botanicalart #naturaldyes #plantdyes #botanicaldyes #naturalcordage #bushcrafting #fiberart #fiberwallhanging #foragedart #grownart #collaboratingwithnature

Making Nature Comfortable no.2
Hand-made plant cordage, dyed with botanical pigments and crocheted around a found wasps’ nest
This is the companion piece to the upholstered/quilted wall hanging that I made, back in the Fall. A lot of my work plays with themes of empathy and comfort, but lately I’ve been thinking about how those things extend beyond human-to-human relationships and how they can be applied to my work in the garden.
#botanicalart #naturaldyes #plantdyes #botanicaldyes #naturalcordage #bushcrafting #fiberart #fiberwallhanging #foragedart #grownart #collaboratingwithnature

Woolly winter crafting! I experienced a lot of “firsts” in this project (and just a few fails) …but here’s to continuing to learn new things in 2024!
#handfelting #wetfelting #feltedmittens #wearableart #fiberarts #wintercrafts

Woolly winter crafting! I experienced a lot of “firsts” in this project (and just a few fails) …but here’s to continuing to learn new things in 2024!
#handfelting #wetfelting #feltedmittens #wearableart #fiberarts #wintercrafts

“Natural (dis)Order”
Natural materials, cotton thread and paper
I’ve always felt an appreciation for small and humble things. I was the type of kid who picked up every little rock I saw, and I guess I never really stopped collecting tiny things. In this new series, I’m exploring my relationship to nature and reflecting on the slow, often laborious (but also very satisfying) work that needs to be done to make the world feel safe and comfortable.
A special shout out to my amazing partner @smallbatchframing for complementing these pieces with the perfect natural wood frames!
#foundobjectart #foragedart #foragedartmaterials #foragedmaterials #naturelovers #naturalart #botanicalart #stitchart #fiberart #embroideryart #quiltart #collageart

“Natural (dis)Order”
Natural materials, cotton thread and paper
I’ve always felt an appreciation for small and humble things. I was the type of kid who picked up every little rock I saw, and I guess I never really stopped collecting tiny things. In this new series, I’m exploring my relationship to nature and reflecting on the slow, often laborious (but also very satisfying) work that needs to be done to make the world feel safe and comfortable.
A special shout out to my amazing partner @smallbatchframing for complementing these pieces with the perfect natural wood frames!
#foundobjectart #foragedart #foragedartmaterials #foragedmaterials #naturelovers #naturalart #botanicalart #stitchart #fiberart #embroideryart #quiltart #collageart

It’s that time of year when I don’t want to do any project that pulls me away from my warm cozy blankets. Thankfully, embroidery is something you can do without ever leaving the couch.
P.S. I’m selling this (and some of my other recent embroideries) in an online shop, that I just started with Kevin McCoy. It’s called Studio Elevin @studioelevin 😊 link in bio.
#embroideryart #stitchart #screenprinting #screenprintedfabric #screenprintart #textileart #embroidered #clownart #popartstyle #clownmakeup #sadclown #sadclownmakeup #clowncoutour #reclaimedfabric #upcycledclothing #vintagefashion

It’s that time of year when I don’t want to do any project that pulls me away from my warm cozy blankets. Thankfully, embroidery is something you can do without ever leaving the couch.
P.S. I’m selling this (and some of my other recent embroideries) in an online shop, that I just started with Kevin McCoy. It’s called Studio Elevin @studioelevin 😊 link in bio.
#embroideryart #stitchart #screenprinting #screenprintedfabric #screenprintart #textileart #embroidered #clownart #popartstyle #clownmakeup #sadclown #sadclownmakeup #clowncoutour #reclaimedfabric #upcycledclothing #vintagefashion

Throwback Thanksgiving post…photo made in 2020 as part of my �“Let Me Comfort You” series, in which I disguised myself as different comfort objects. #photoseries #makeupoftheday #makeupideas #practicaleffects #turkeyday2023

Throwback Thanksgiving post…photo made in 2020 as part of my “Let Me Comfort You” series, in which I disguised myself as different comfort objects. #photoseries #makeupoftheday #makeupideas #practicaleffects #turkeyday2023

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