Lines. So simple, yet so complex.

My latest session was with Artist Marianne McCraney. We met in her home studio in Walnut Creek.

A warm, intimate space where art is born. Soft lighting and soft water colors filled the studio.

Lines are the main element in Marianne's work.  Here's what she has to say about them: 

"Lines of thread, wire, graphite, and strokes of ink describe life in its myriad forms ­– the world of nature and ties of human relationships. My art explores the strength of all these connections but also their fragility and the struggles that occur when ties weaken or are severed through time, pain or loss."

Several of her pieces featured type set words stitched on fabric...words and phrases of text that she had pulled from old letters of her ancestors. I was immediately sucked in and drawn to these.  

I found them absolutely fascinating, especially considering my obsession with my own family history.  (You can read all about THAT over here!)

To think and ponder on who these people were, what their lives were like, what their dreams were, is so very interesting to me.

LINES. 

"As I trace over the hand-written words of deceased family members with paint or thread I find myself remembering the person in a kinesthetic sense as I mimic the loops and swashes that make their characteristic writing."                                                                         ~Marianne        

Do you have an inner artist that is crying to get out?

If so, you NEED to meet Marianne.  She is now accepting private art students. Contact her at [email protected] for more details and pop on over to her website to learn more. 

Just imagine the cool and beautiful things you can create in this space....

Thank you Marianne for allowing me to peek into your world for the afternoon!  I so enjoyed our time together and learning more about you and your art.  You are such an inspiration! 

xoxo,

Michaela

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posted by Michaela Ristaino