u p C y c l e d ART

..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

Embellished denim vest – “Some see a weed, I see a wish.” Now in my Etsy shop. Click on picture below to get the details.

Click on the picture to see the new additions to my Etsy shop and get the details

Now in my etsy shop, just click on the photo to go directly to the listing for details and additional pictures.

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!

embellished with recycled textiles and paint | one-of-a-kind

oversized S denim LizWear jacket

embellished denim jackets now at Bombadil Studios in Springfield, Il

upcycled using vintage textiles and other fabric snippets.

Boho happy hippie wear shipped to L.A. 

Here are a few of my most recent hat creations–all are made with recycled fabrics.   So. I’m working towards stocking my etsy shop — it’s looking rather bare right now. Watch for new things to come. In the meantime, to see what I’ve made (and sold) in the past you can click here.  

These. And more upcycled itzachicthing denim jackets are now at Bombadil Studios in Springfield, IL.  I’ve got a stash of unembellished jackets, all shapes and sizes yet to do. 

making headbands for the etsy shop and Pumpkin Festival