It's Not Easy Being Mother Nature

Spring is almost here and I think I'm catching the fever! This piece is inspired by the anticipation of Spring.
This is a 8 x 10 collage on watercolor paper with mat (the size includes the mat).
The image was created by combining decorative papers, vintage images, stamps and hand drawn details.
This piece is titled, signed, and dated on the back.
You can purchase this collage at my Etsy shop. http://sarahogren.etsy.com SOLD

Thanks for the Lift


This is my favorite piece to date. The image is very rich and the mat has so much great texture. I've been considering keeping it for myself.
This piece measures 11 x 14" (this includes the mat) the image itself is 5 x 7".
The image was created by combining vintage images, decorative papers, stamps, and oil pastels onto watercolor paper.
The mat is a gallery style mat that I have altered. I used stencils and stencil paste to give the mat a great raised texture. I also added paint, and oil pastels to the mat to give it a distressed look.
This piece is titled, signed, and dated on the back.
You can purchase this collage at my Etsy shop. http://sarahogren.etsy.com SOLD

Free Fall

This is a 8 x 10" collage with collaged mat (the size includes the mat).
The image was created by combining vintage images and decorative papers. The mat has been collaged with a decorative paper.
This piece is titled, signed, and dated on the back.
You can purchase this collage at my Etsy shop. http://sarahogren.etsy.com SOLD

Bird and Nest II



This is the second in my "Bird and Nest" series.
This piece measures 6.5 x 5 x 1" when the framed is closed and 11.5 x 5" when the frame is fully opened.
The frame has been collaged in a decorative paper. This little collage can be hung or it can stand alone as a sculptural piece. A thin layer of plexi glass covers the image.
The image was created by combining decorative papers and vintage images.
This piece is titled, signed, and dated on the back.
You can view more pictures of this collage or purchase this collage at my Etsy shop. http;//sarahogren.etsy.com SOLD

Flying Bunny


I found four of these little frames while antiquing a few weeks back. I don't believe them to be actual antiques, but rather replicas. Either way they are very beautiful, detailed, and unique frames. The frame has been distressed slightly my me.
This piece is 5" round and 3/4" deep. Comes ready to hang. There is glass covering the image.
The image was created by combining vintage images and decorative papers as well as my own hand drawn details in ink.
This piece is titled, signed, and dated on the back.
You can purchase this collage as well as my other pieces at my Etsy shop. http://sarahogren.etsy.com SOLD

Cast Iron Sun Wall Sculpture


This is a cast iron sun wall sculpture that I found and altered. The sun has been covered in decorative papers and the entire piece has been painted and distressed.
Since it's made of cast iron, it is quite heavy. This piece is not intended for outside use.
Measures 11.75" round.
You can purchase this piece at my Etsy shop. http://sarahogren.etsy.com

Nature Collage Box





This is a found wooden box that has been collaged in a version of my "Bird and..." work (you can see my "Bird and..." work at my Etsy shop).
The box measures 8 x 7.5 x 8". The box itself is very well crafted and is made from wood and has metal hinges.
The images on the box were created by combining vintage images and decorative papers. Three sides of the box have the tree and animal images. The back and top of the box are covered in decorative papers. The front of the box is the first picture with the bird and bunny.
This collage boxis available for purchase at my Etsy shop. http://sarahogren.etsy.com SOLD

Stupid Bees!


This piece is the next in my series of deer themed work.
This collage measures 6.5 x 5" and has been collaged onto a found mirror. There is no glass covering the image.
The image was created by collaging decorative papers, found images, and my drawings.
The frame is made of resin and has the look of an old carved victorian frame. The frame has been painted and distressed by me. The picture is ready to hang on your wall.
This piece is titled, signed, and dated on the back.
Watermark is not on the original collage.
You can purchase this framed collage at my Etsy shop. http://sarahogren.etsy.com SOLD

"Three Deer" Mixed Media Collage Painting


I have been wanting to create more work that featured deer as my subject matter. Here it is. This piece is a little different from my other collages in that this collage incorporates my own drawings and not just altered found images.
This piece measures 10 x 10 x 1.5" and is a mixed media collage on wrapped canvas. This collage comes ready to hang.
The image was created by combining decorative papers, found images, my drawings, and paint.
This piece is titled, signed, and dated on the back.
You can purchase this collage at my Etsy shop. http://sarahogren.etsy.com SOLD

We Can All Be Friends


This is a continuation of my animal children series.
This piece measures 8 x 10" (size includes mat).
The image was created by combining decorative papers and vinatge images onto watercolor paper.
This piece is titled, signed, and dated on the back.
The watermark is in photo only and not on the original.
You can purchase this collage at my Etsy shop. http://sarahogren.etsy.com

New Series

This Is For You

This is the first in a new series of mine. This new series is going to include my animal children in various garden-like backdrops. I think that this would go wonderfully in a child's room. Check back often to see more.

This piece is matted and measures 8 x 10" (this size includes the mat).The image was created by combining decoritive papers and vintage images onto watercolor paper.

The watermark on the picture is not on the original.

You can purchase this piece at my Etsy shop. http://sarahogren.etsy.com

Raven Art Doll


This is my very first art doll and was inspired by my collage work.
This doll measures 7 x 6" (at the widest point).
The doll is made from a wooden base that has been collaged and then wrapped in copper wire and coated in micro glitter. The torso is made from found doll parts that have been painted black. The head is an artifical raven's head. Feathers, beads, and ribbon finish off this piece.
This art doll is available for purchase at my Etsy shop. http://sarahogren.etsy.com SOLD

Iris House and Collage Cube Shelving

"Iris House"

This is a found birdhouse which I altered. I really fell in love with the architectural details of the front of this birdhouse.
This piece measures 11.5 x 6.5 x 5". The birdhouse has been painted several times, once in a blue/green color, then black, and finally off white to give it an aged and weathered look. Vine stamps were applied all over the house and the remaining sides of the house have been collaged in decorative papers and vintage images.
The roof is made of tin and has been distressed. A layer of micro-glitter has been applied to both the roof and the bottom edge of this house. Bead garland in blue/green and white colors finishes this piece.This birdhouse is titled, signed, and dated on the bottom. This house is available for purchase at my Etsy shop. http://sarahogren.etsy.com SOLD

"Collage Cube Shelving"

This is art to display your art.
These are two cube shelving units that I have altered.
Both cubes are covered in decorative papers and wrapped in a copper fine guage wire. Both pieces have a copper colored metal filigree on all four corners.
I used nails to hang these shelves when I took the photo, but they are designed as floating shelves.
The largest cube measures 7 x 7x 4.25". The inside of the largest cube is 6 x 6 x 4.25".The smaller cube measures 5 x 5 x 4.25". The inside of the smallest cube is 4 x 4x 4.25". These shelves are available for purchase at my Etsy shop. http://sarahogren.etsy.com SOLD

Where Am I ?


This piece was inspired by my "Strange Parade" series. You can check out my "Strange Parade" series at my etsy shop.
This piece is titled, "Where am I?" and is a 12 x 12 x 1.5" collage on wrapped canvas. The canvas is ready to hang.
The image was created by combining decorative papers and various vintage images.
The canvas is a wrapped canvas. The sides of the canvas have been collaged in a deep purple decorative paper and then a black wash of paint has been applied over top.
This piece is titled, signed, and dated on the back.
If you are interested in purchasing this collage please go to my Etsy shop at http://sarahogren.etsy.com SOLD

Remembering Easter

The images in the background were the inspiration of this piece. They are vintge easter themed pictures that I thought were a lot of fun.
This collage measures 6.5 x 5" and has been collaged onto a found mirror. There is no glass covering the image.The image was created by collaging different decorative papers and vintage images.
The frame is made of resin and has the look of an old carved victorian frame. The frame been painted and distressed by me. The picture is ready to hang on your wall.
This piece is titled, signed, and dated on the back.
You can purchase this collage at my Etsy shop. http://sarahogren.etsy.com SOLD


My Booth


Well my booth is complete. I'm renting a small space at Wilson's Craft and Clutter. Here is the picture of my completed booth as I promised.
Wilson's Craft and Clutter is located at 1000 Factory Outlet Blvd. in West Frankfort, IL. It's in the outlet mall.

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