Saturday, January 16, 2010

Starving Artist and Glue


No, I'm not eating glue. Not sniffing it either although sometimes you would think I do..but no, not me. I'm not starving either but being a full time artist really has it struggles. This post is actually about getting support to continue doing what I love so much.

First is Plaid Enterprises. They have generously sent me a full box of jars of the Royal Coat Decoupage finish I use on every piece of art I make. I use at least four coats per canvas and it's the final thing I do before signing and framing the art. Plaid also sent a few other products to try out. Thank you so much!!

Next is Golden Paints for their seconds program. Another product I use on every collage is the Golden Gel Medium. I use this to glue down everything in the collage. Great stuff. Through their program I was mailed two heavy boxes filled with not only the gel medium but also their quality acrylic paints. I am so ready to make more art! Thank you so much!

I want to thank my family for not only their support but for believing in me. It keeps me so motivated and inspired to work harder. Linda and Joe, thank you. They knew I couldn't even turn the heat on in my house and commissioned me to make custom collages and prints of both of their families and sent me funds up front. My sister Barbara bought me a kerosene heater. Thank you thank you thank you! Not only am I warmer but it warmed the cockles of my heart!
Knowing that my family and friends believe in me is the greatest gift of all.

And finally but not least is the support from everyone who likes my crazy art, crazy guitar playing and likes me as a crazy guitar instructor. I love you all!

http://www.cathyhorner.com

My art featured in Victorian Homes Magazine


On the newstands now! February 2010 issue. Wow, I was stunned how beautiful the article is and it's nine pages long featuring full color pages of my art. The article was written by Jennifer Myers and editor for the magazine. She couldn't have described me more perfectly!
The title is called "Piecing it Together". Jennifer explains where my art all started, details of my method of making art and in her words captures the love and fun I have creating it.

The magazine also features a side article about Victorian Photocollage that is being exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NY through May then to the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto. Also two books written about this turn of the century past time called "Playing with Pictures" and "The Marvelous Album of Madame B" that are available at the museum shop of the Art Institute of Chicago. Jennifer sent me a copy of the first book and it is awesome! It is also mentioned in this article how similar my collage art is to this museum collection. I knew I was born yesterday!

I am very proud to have my art published and such kind words written about it in a magazine I have read for years. I did all the photography too, and pleased how it turned out. I'm just tickled pink!!

http://www.cathyhorner.com

Saturday, October 31, 2009

Happy Halloween!


This is "Pearl". I found the woman image in a 1922 newspaper, she was an actress but no name was given. She was standing in a pearl so that is why I gave her this name. I faded the image by erasing the ink off the print so she would look ghostly.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

A video about me

This is a video about me, my music and art. In the background one of my songs are playing. It is called "Zig Zag". I like this video, it was a generous prize I won from TurnHere. Of course I think I look funny :)









Sunday, October 11, 2009

My art to be featured in Victorian Homes Magazine


I am so thrilled about this! I've read this magazine since I was in my twenties, back when I was only dreaming of owning an old house. At one point in my life I was married and we built a custom home. I saved every issue and used these to help me design that house. Now after all these years I finally have a 109 year old house and it's all mine!

I've always loved art and antiques. Never did I imagine that I would find my muse in making art and be using the vintage images I find so endearing. Victorian Homes Magazine is sure that their readers will enjoy learning about me and my collages. I've submitted photos of my work, and one of me. Also did a phone interview with the editor who was so nice and encouraging.

I am to be featured in the February issue, 2010.

http://www.cathyhorner.com

Friday, October 2, 2009

50 Artists/50 States/50 Mediums


This is titled "Oh Home Early?" and will be part of a gallery exhibit through December. It's a long way from home in WI, I'm in TN. Here is the information about the show. I love the concept and proud to represent Tn and Collage art!

50 artists/50 states/50 Mediums

One artist from each state will represent a different medium, bridging the gap between the traditional fine art, craft, and design fields.

September 23-December 31, 2009

The Eclipse Gallery
507 Fourth St
Algoma, WI 54201

920-487-8060

www.theeclipsegallery.com

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www.cathyhorner.com

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