Utilizing Nature’s Supplies in Art

My daughter and I saw some of the most delightful art at a gallery recently.  That of Patti Bradley.  What caught my attention was the use of nature’s supplies in so many of her mixed media presentations, from small postcard size to larger wall hangings.

Image: sxc.hu

 Patti also utilizes the colors of nature with browns, bronzes, beige, cream and white with some green.  Her work is calming and relaxing, yet, to me, eye-catching.  Most of those on display used bird images, then found items in nature…leaves, sticks, pebbles and more.

This artist doesn’t have a web site, but if you see her name on the Internet as participating in a show or have an opportunity to take a class or view her art, take advantage of it.  My daughter has been to her NH studio and taken a class from her in a different type of art.

I did find one announcement about Patti’s exhibit at the local Gilford, New Hampshire library, but no pictures.  (Scroll down the blog to the August exhibit news.)