Cross Currents-art Base And Hudson Reed Ensemble

In this segment of Cross Currents, the Art Base has an opening featuring Isa Catto’s latest work. She gives us a preview along with Art Base executive director Genna Moe.

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Regular studio happenings, new pattern designs and gardening at 8K.

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Aug 17

When I started my endangered bird series, I wanted to steer away from the traditional illustrative approach used by John James Audubon or John Gould and use a more painterly style. I was influenced by Edward Lear’s whacky bird paintings and sketches — I wanted my birds to have some flair and personality. Our bookmaker in residence @thenotebookbar or Jennifer Roberts elevated my birds into these beautiful copitc stitch bound books. What do you think? And if you want a great new listen, this collaboration The Birdsong Project between Randall Poster, @audubonsociety, and scores of artists, including @nickcaveofficial @warrenellis @beck @kurtvile @seanpenn @jeffgoldblum @elviscostello @florence @beaccchhoussse and many many more will blow you away.⁠
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For more info on The Birdsong Project, check out @thebirdsongproject and link in bio.⁠
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Aug 12

The answers might not be blowing in the wind, but our scarves certainly do. Scarf season is right around the corner, and our blue flower kaleidoscope scarf has been one of our most popular products this summer.⁠
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Aug 11

# 8 Reason to Visit the Studio: Flower Power⁠
Take home a small garden bouquet with your purchase.⁠
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Schedule your studio visit on our website! Link in bio.⁠
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Aug 10

Starting a new body of work. This is a technique that my pal @roberto_juarez_studio taught me at @andersonranchartscenter. I am building up textures and layers inspired by the garden understory. Then I will start playing with images and start collaging and refining. Here I am using a piece of flat wood to spread the varnish, but usually, I have a squeegee! I am using verse as inspiration from my favorite poems. Feel free to share any of your own favorites.
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Aug 10

This original watercolor was painted after my father’s death and two years after my mother’s. I decided to use a scorpion as a metaphor for cancer which throws a long shadow on my family. This painting has never sold, and I suspect the scorpion has something to do with it.⁠
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Aug 5

The garden is shifting, and the garden light is following suit. Fall is around the corner. My garden is an extension of my studio and is always my teacher. Here are the flowers in this post: Trollius chinensis, lady’s mantle or Alchemilla mollis, Achillea millefolium 'Paprika', and an anonymous rose that was given to me by a friend (ids welcome.)⁠
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