Abstract Collage

Security Envelope Inspired Projects by Sweetie Pie Press

Post author By Dan Schreck
Post date April 7, 2014

The Sweetie Pie Press has some sweet sweet security envelope inspired DIY projects. Looks like the creator, Becky Johnson has been making security envelope inspired art since at least 2008. That is so cool!

tired of feeling like installations are only for bank lobbies and boutique hotels? want some thing small for your walls that lives in three dimensions and exalts the mundane? want it to be relative easy?
…then the sweetie pie press do-it-yourself security envelope installation kit is for you!

Check out the DIY installation project here:
http://sweetiepiepress.bigcartel.com/product/diy-security-envelope-installation-kit-21-piece-triangle

I’m looking forward to meeting more people that have been inspired by security envelopes. The amazing patterns, the collectable nature, the subtlety. If you know of someone who’s work has been directly or indirectly influenced by security envelopes, please get in touch with me here: abstractcollage.com/contact/

Tags Big Cartel, collectables, Inspiration, patterns, security envelopes, Sweetie Pie Press

project ideas

Security Envelope Fashion Statement

Post author By Dan Schreck
Post date March 31, 2014

The UglyKittyReDeux uses security envelopes in functional and fabulous jewelry! Security Envelope Fashion is a great idea. I’ve always known how much I like the security envelope patterns but I never considered being able to wear them as a necklace, ring, or earrings. Shop Owner Renee Lavinsky has figured out a way to offer these great patterns in a functional way. Here is one of her product descriptions:

A conversation-starting pendant necklace made with sterling silver, resin, and a recycled security envelope.
The oval pendant measures 1 (25 mm) inch by 0.75 (9 mm) inches and is about 1/8-inch (4 mm) thick and comes with an 18 inch sterling silver chain.

Tags fashion, jewelry, security envelopes

photography

Guide to photographing artwork

Post author By Dan Schreck
Post date March 25, 2014

Here is a guide to photographing artwork (2d and 3d). It’s the best one I’ve found and has been very helpful to me in photographing my own work and others. It covers beginner topics as well as advanced.
http://www.dallasartsrevue.com/resources/How-to-Photo-Art.shtml

If your art involves color, shape, dimension or texture, direct sunlight is the best light source, and it is widely available on this planet. Not talking about full — or open — shade (illuminated by the overly blue sky above), not dappled light (like from a tree’s varying shadows), not overcast sky light (when the sun goes behind a cloud), but direct light beamed down 93 million miles from our local star.
Direct sunlight, however, is not always available, and other natural and unnatural light sources have their qualities, too. (See Other Light, below.) They’re just not as good nor cheap nor easy to deal with as the light from the sun.

exhibitions

New Trier Alumni art show writeup

Post author By Dan Schreck
Post date March 7, 2014

New Trier Alumni art show writeup in the Winnetka Talk. http://winnetka.suntimes.com/news/schools/artshow-WTK-02212014:article

Jordan Kasey hands diptych 21" x 26", 21" x 26" oil on canvas — Jordan Kasey

art updates

Snail Mail Security art additions

Post author By Dan Schreck
Post date March 5, 2014

New Snail Mail Security additions for 2014. Check out the rest of the abstract paper collage series. Selections of from the Snail Mail Security series are currently on display at Thomas Masters Gallery.

black and white envelope collage — What Are Me
31 x 39 in (framed)

blue, black, and white envelope collage — Moby Dick (2014)
39 x 31 in (framed)

exhibitions

2014 New Trier Alumni Show

Post author By Dan Schreck
Post date February 17, 2014

2014 New Trier Alumni Show
Feb 3 – Feb 28th
Ann Brierly Gallery (open during school hours)
385 Winnetka Ave, Winnetka, IL 60093

We are proud to announce the 2014 New Trier Alumni Art Show, featuring a sampling of alumni artwork from 1945-2013. The exhibition covers many types of artistic mediums, including drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, glass, and video.

This is the first alumni art show of its kind to cover such a wide range of graduates and mediums. Current New Trier students will be able to see the different artistic paths that graduates have chosen. We hope the show will encourage a dialogue between different generation of artists and inspire young artists to pursue their dreams! The exhibition will be on display through February 28th.

Barbara Crane (1945)
Shelley Hendriksen Galloway (1970)
Anne Butler McNerey (1970)
Jay Ryan (1990) http://www.thebirdmachine.com
Elizabeth Caudy (1997) http://www.elizabethcaudy.com
Molly Dolkart (1998)
Kasia Ozga (1999) http://www.kasiaozga.com
Ashley Galloway (2000)
James Buckley Galloway (2002) http://www.jamesbuckleygalloway.com
Kathleen Page (2004) http://www.kathleenvirginia.com
Carrie DeBacker (2004) http://www.carolinedebacker.com
Dan Schreck (2004) https://www.abstractcollage.com
Jordan Kasey (2004) http://www.jordankasey.com
Allie Kushnir (2006) http://www.alliekushnir.com
Addie Price (2006) http://www.addieprice.tumblr.com
Clare Rosean (2006) http://www.clarerosean.com
Sam Ruderman (2007)
Billy Buck (2008)
Lauren Phillips (2009)
Sarah Kokes (2011)
Annie Irwin (2011)
Owen Deutsch (2013)

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art updates

Good Help artwork

Post author By Dan Schreck
Post date January 28, 2014

Good Help single artwork design for Gordon Tebo — Good Help artwork by Dan Schreck

Single artwork design for ‘Good Help’ single by Gordon Tebo.
http://www.gordontebo.com/good-help/

Go buy this song because it is dope:
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/good-help-single/id598392846

Tags gordon tebo, music

exhibitions

Upcoming Show: New Trier Alumni Art Exhibition

Post author By Dan Schreck
Post date January 6, 2014
1 Comment on Upcoming Show: New Trier Alumni Art Exhibition

Mark your calendars for the New Trier Alumni Art Exhibition. Work will be on display February 3-28. I will be showing selections of my Snail Mail Security series. More information coming soon!