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December 17, 2010

I like being able to put down a line with confidence the mark describes what I’m seeing and feeling.

Roxanne Colyer is a creative who divides her residence and studio work between her Alaska birth home and adopted abode near Portland, Oregon. Roxanne writes, makes art and has professional certifications in bio-field energy applications.

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Sketchbook

Working it all out…

"Tenebrous" Paper, 5x5"

I’ve felt inadequate to collage since gluing construction paper shapes as a kid. Questions open up all areas of art making. After posing a question, I’m astounded to be making and enjoying collage pieces. There are artist’s who have raised collage t… — I’ve felt inadequate to collage since gluing construction paper shapes as a kid. Questions open up all areas of art making. After posing a question, I’m astounded to be making and enjoying collage pieces. There are artist’s who have raised collage to a stunning art form. I’ve been working these little pieces as a warmup to larger studio works and I’m happy these answers show up.

Canby, Oregon hay field. Sketchbook 14x10” Acrylic.

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This little piece started life as a throwaway palette scraping. At the end of the day, I rub the excess oil paint from brushes onto a canvas before submerging the bristles in safflower oil to reduce environmental impact. When the palette needs cleani

“Hope” Part of Living Their Memories series. Acrylic, aluminum,steel. 24 x 18” The bridge in the photo is near a town named Hope in Alaska. The child is an ancestor. A brief history of the real Mother Day on my blog at RoxanneColyer

My UPS delivery person is delightful. A great example of caring and spreading joy during challenging times.

Read about strange reversals at RoxanneColyer.art #roxannecolyerart #linoprint #blockprint

Dogged determination triumphs over evil algorithms! Posting works again! Finishing up work started decades ago. The watercolor done waiting in a hotel room at Christmas 30 years ago. This image has morphed through block prints and the last one oil. T

Even when I delete the image it returns. Message “can’t refresh” on the screen where the post is entered. Anybody know what has taken over? How to fix it?

The trees are singing today and the music is exquisite. The Maples trill a soprano melody and the Evergreens blend a tenor counterpoint. So thankful. #roxannecolyerart #trees #autumn

I love trees. Morning sketchbook started sliding into afternoon take a break sketchbook. #roxannecolyerart #acrylic #mixedmedia #sketchbook #trees 7.5 x 7.5”

Yay! Book order came today. Usually takes weeks. Happy camper!🤓 new works related to my practice. #constellationwork #healingtrauma #DrAlvord Walking the worlds #markwolynn plus a for fun read #Crossings eleventy dozen stories depending how you choo