Working on a display idea that doesn’t take up much room and is easily torn down for transport.
4-sided, hinged for easy take-down. Top shelf has holders for more BoardTalkers and a hole in the middle for a big umbrella.



3D portrait | Found objects on salvaged barnwood | oil paint sticks
28” x 9”.
My quirky 3-D portraits are crafted using salvaged barn wood, recycled materials, and oil paint sticks. With expressive eyes and a quote or lyric imprinted in their mouths (using a leather stamping tool) each one has a message to deliver.

never regular. This.
Sold.

Butterfly girl is ready to go. Sold.

let old wrinkles come. -Shakespeare To get details on this happy senior citizen click on the link to my shop Boardtalkstudio

Boho headbands are now in my Etsy shop. ItzaChicThing.etsy.com




You can see details in my Etsy shop: itzaChicThing (all are made with recycled materials)
These unique little handmade clutch bags were made to go with your look for the day, for special occasions or for gifting to that special someone with an eclectic boho style.
she’s a grombre girl with a bit of a goth attitude–now in my Etsy shop BoardTalkStudio.etsy.com


soon to be in my Etsy shop

new additions to my Etsy shop


..is to believe in tomorrow” -Audrey Hepburn
weathered cedar board | bottlecaps | button |corks | hooks | oil paint


Had a couple of fun days at the Market Days event. It was the first time I’ve taken my crazy board people art out on the road. The response I got was great and I’m ready to get back to work in my studio to replenish my inventory. My first commitment is to finish a custom jacket order though, then I can switch gears.

This portrait was commissioned as a surprise birthday gift for Carys Louise, whose cute little dog is also named Louise.

I’ve been painting birthday presents












It’s something new that I’m doing to break the “spell”. Mixed media assemblage art with a story. Old boards, all kinds of recycled materials (and some oil paint sticks that I found hiding in my studio) got me out of the uninspired mode I was in.
Their expressions are all unique and their “stories” (quotes that I find while looking for inspiration) are hand-hammered into the wood and painted.
You can find the details in my new etsy shop: boardtalkstudio@etsy.com
A few of my favorites


Mixed media messages
wood blocks | painted twigs | bottle caps | buttons | wooden spools | wine corks | paint

Upcycled functional art: for holding pencils, paintbrushes, knitting needles, crochet hooks or decorative sticks.
live out loud!


by rita summers
Organizer. Mother. Artist-ish.
Fashion is cool, Re-fashion is cooler!
Party, wedding and home decor
Specializing in Natural and Sustainable Landscapes
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