Christmas 2019 :Partial view of Handmade Card Exhibit by Jana Siebers at Lincoln International Christmas MarketMulti images of different ranges of Handmade Collage Cards by Jana SiebersHandmade Collage Cards by Jana SiebersMulti images of different ranges all using paper and mixed media collageAngel and Children”s Range, using fabric, paper,(cutting and folding,) and wood collageClose up of the”Winter Wonderland” range, using paper cutting and fabric to make collage cardsExamples of Angel ornaments made from wooden pegs with fabric, feathers and paper
The Studio has been a very busy one in 2019, not just fine art production (please go to http://janasiebers.wordpress.com for more images and news). The handmade card production has increased year by year so much that shows of handmade cards at fairs and artisan markets have run alongside studio activities throughout this year and are booked throughout the whole of next year .
Making collage continues to be a a great addition to all of the studio work, because it brings in a new audience appealing across the generations and to folk from all walks of life. To get such positive feedback from the public is vital and energizing. It is hugely satisfying to be making with a process that incorporates so much up cycling and recycling of materials.
It continues to be insanely long hours in the studio, but so much fun and creativity.Merry Christmas everyone here’s to more collage making into the 2020’s!
Throughout the Winter and into the Spring of 2018 the fine art studio practice has been intense with studio commissions, and developing new paintings and drawings. There is something so invigorating about making collage cards it always seems to bring in new combinations of colours, textures and materials. The collage cards are mini works of art in their own right, and they have their own following of collectors.
I have featured new collages from the theme I call “Tapestry” but I have made more and so have added (see the header above) some new pages, ” Cherry Blossom Collage”, “Butterfly Veil” and “Feeling for Vintage” all of which contains new work.
Tapestry Collection: Wood bead, button, fabric & paper collage
Tapestry Collection Paper Collage
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The joy of up cycling and re cycling materials into collage never fades…the composition of colour and texture is limitless, just searching the images on this blog is proof of that. Here is a another theme emerging and new for Spring…the Tapestry Collection…..
The fine art studio has been very busy too, for lots of colour and images of painting and drawing go to http://janasiebers.wordpress.com
The last quarter of the year is the peak of activity for attending Christmas Art and Craft Fairs, but the creating and making is happening way in advance, it feels as though Christmas is in the air for along time in the collage studio !. This is a small selection of the many hundreds of Christmas cards I have created this year . It is as always absorbing fun making collage cards and a process that is true re cycle and up cycle regeneration. The skill is in bringing together mixed media/materials into a cohesive new piece of work, always a challenge and a joy!- Looking forward to the New Year and new venues to attend with new work…..
Keep up the Home front -Paper and Mixed media collage
50’s style Vintage ladies- Paper & Mixed media Collage
Ladies Reading-paper and mixed media collage
Children Day Dreaming Paper and mixed Media collage
A light gasp went up in the collage studio when a quick stock take of supplies gave way to the fact that first one thousandth collage card had been made at some point in February of this year……..more have been made since so we are on track for the next thousandth….the Spring Craft fairs went by in the usual whirled activity that fairs bring about..the next fair is scheduled at Grimes Thorpe Castle, Lincolnshire. ( more details in future posts). collage making continues to be a fun and inventive subsidiary to the main studio practice for more details of the Fine Art output please go to the Fine Art site;
From Spring to December the studio has been busy with the production and showing/selling of collage cards. The year has seen an increasing audience for the cards, as I have attended Fairs at Cathedrals, Mansions ( National Trust) ,Galleries, Market Squares and Festivals to set up the stall and the bunting and meet all of the customers. A big thank you to all of the encouragement and support from all kinds of folk. It has been a real joy to meet and talk with people who are interested and value hand made work. It has also been a real bonus to also find that customers for the cards have wanted to know about the Paintings & Drawings- for a well esatblished site/blog go to http://janasiebers.wordpress.com . The cards sales throughout the year have reached well over 200 items, each one has been made and packaged while waiting for the oil paintings to dry !- So basically I do not stop making work!!!!-what a joy!!!-venues and dates have already been set up for next year so onwards and upwards for 2014!
During August the collage card exhibition stand swings into action at the Vintage & Collectibles Fair at the National Trust Mansion Belton House,on the 17th and 18th of August quickly followed by the 3 day craft event on the 24th, 25th and 26th at the Baytree Centre ,Spalding Lincolnshire. The studio is also busy with the production of painting and drawing and work is in exhibition throughout the Summer and into Autumn, for more information go to http://janasiebers.wordpress.com for more details of where exhibits are .
Colloage, using photo collage , feather and paper cutting
New Collections for May!- Created using the stunning colours of the Peacock and the more subtle earthy colours of Pheasants. Duck , Partidge and assortment of feathers I am always finding on woodland walks.For a fuller view of the collections go to the header “Birds of A Feather” and “Birds of A Feather-Peacock”
collage with feathers, fabric, beads and paper cutting
In April the arts festival in Melton Mowbray offered a great opportunity to meet customers and hear direct invigorating and enthusiatic feedback. Sales were fab’! including customers who bought in multiples and customers who bougt to send cards abroad. Dates coming up in May where collage cards can be seen and purchased:- Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th of May 10.30am -5.30pm. Myself and other artist/makers will be on the lawns of a great National Trust, Georgian mansion,Belton House, Grantham , Lincolnshire, England. This should be a great fair, there is always a fantastic atmopshere, beautiful views and a stunning location to visit , the BBC filmed many scenes of Pride and Prejudice at this property….. Quickly followed by the Spring Craft Fair at the Southwell Minster cathedral at Southwell, Nottinghamshire,England, on Saturday 25th of May, another stunning location with a great and carefully curated/selected collection of hand crafted art and craft. For this show I will be presenting both collage cards and original drawings.
As ever the Studio has been a whirl of activity!- two new collections have been created . Far Eastern Promise Collection features images and inspiration from Japanese and Chinese art and includes fabric, beads and wood as well as paper in the collage assembly of each card. To see a selecton including a slideshow go the header header and click on -Far Eastern Promise- here is a taster..
Far Eastern Promise Paper ,wood and Bead Collage Cards
The other collection created for early Spring is the Flora and Fauna Collection, again for a view of a slideshow and selection from this collection go to the header bar and click on -Flora and Fauna- ….
Flora and Fauna Collection-Paper Collage
Dates for the Diary….. The Spring season kicks off with the Collage cards being on show and for sale at the Melton Mowbray Arts Festival, April 19th, 20th and 21st , Melton Mowbray Leicestershire, England. This is a three day event in the heart of the town featuring Art , Craft and Performing Art. I will be there with all the collections of collage cards, surrounded by lots of fellow artists and makers, anticipating a vibrant atmosphere for these three days…………………………… The further dates confirmed for Spring 2013 are in May at Belton House (National Trust Mansion) in Lincolnshire, England, which is a two day event for May the 18th and 19th, this a beautiful, elegant setting and there will be live musical performances and lots of good things to eat …looking forward to showing and selling the Collage Card Collections. The other major venue for the Spring is a one day event at the stunningly beautiful cathedral setting of Southwell , in Southwell, Nottinghamshire , England on May 25th. Here the Collage Cards and a portfolio of drawings will be on show and for sale . New drawings are still on show at the Rutalnd Open Exhibition , at the Rutland County Museum in Oakham, Rutland England . The show runs until Aprill 20th,2013.
Winter Woodland Series- Drawing -Pencil:Gouache on Paper
Welcome to the newest site created by Jana . The aim of creating “Collage Cards by Jana” is to showcase the collage cards that I have been making for years and selling during one man and group exhibitions. The cards have become so successful and the response from the public has been so encouraging that it feels the right time to develop them further.The process has evolved from making collages with handmade papers and natural objects into themed collections ( please check out the headers above which feature samples from different themed collections ). There is a joy and spontaneity when working this way, as every card is unique and it definitely requires all the skills of composition, colour co-ordination and design. There is also an element of random selection combined with the fun of finding images and materials to use and recycle, the skill is to assemble all of these elements to make it all work…
Feeling Vintage- Click on image to enlarge
So far this year ( and it is only February!) I have been invited to show at a real variety of Festivals, Fairs and Galleries. This blog will advertise all of them throughout the year. The production of the cards is ongoing and there is ample room on this blog to show samples of each of the new collections as they are made. It is fun and fast paced as the cars are made and then sold !! As a Fine Artist working on Oil paintings and making drawings all of the time in a very considered approach, working this way adds buzz and zest to the studio….expect to see lots of work……..
Contemporary Folksy- using wire, buttons, cut paper work- Click on image to enlarge
Please do check out the work on the Fine Art site- http://janasiebers.wordpress.com it is a real buzz to read all of your comments .
Collage Cards by Jana 