Jody Hollier, photographer, artist, writer...an introduction...

I am pleased to feature artist and colleague, Jody Hollier, on this week's blog.   A talented professional, Jody's photos are insightful, warm and relevant. She captures images we probably all see... but somehow don't register as significant of touching beauty.  I recommend you visit Jody's sites and support her as an artist.  I asked Jody to talk about herself and her work in an Artist Statement.   

Side note: Jody is the daugher of Judy Salamacha, a well-known community member, now living on the central coast

Jody Hollier
Artist Statement

After the rain, 8x8 photograph, JA Hollier

I grew up in Bakersfield, California, and at 18, life's adventures led me to Louisiana, where I attended the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and received a Bachelor's of Fine Arts.

My artwork reflects my fascination with details- the varied colors and forms of metal, the grace of a rain drop clinging to a berry and the many images that surround us and often go by unnoticed in the hurry of living. It is my intent to draw attention to these details, elevating them from a fleeting glance and to offer them some permanence in this world.

The link to my Etsy site (direct to the photography): http://www.etsy.com/shop/jahollier?section_id=7136262

and to my FB page is http://www.facebook.com/jodyhollierphotography

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I borrowed this quote from Jody's facebook page...I think it speaks to the heart of every artist:

“I wonder if I've been changed in the night? Let me think. Was I the same when I got up this morning? I almost think I can remember feeling a little different. But if I'm not the same, the next question is - Who in the world am I? -- Lewis Carroll

What was I thinking?

Spectre Halloween, Watercolor/Pen & Ink
Diana Campbell Rice 2010

When you look at an art piece, do you wonder what the artist was thinking about?  What was the vision?  How did the artist arrive at the final work?

For me, I usually have a general idea of of what it is I want to capture.  In this case, I wanted to make a statement about Halloween in an abstract or representational format.  I like the idea that the lights look vaguely like candy corn, while the black lines could represent a spookish forest and the detailed dotting might conjure up the idea of poltergeists.  The repetition of orange in the background re-enforces the whole Halloween black and orange theme -- instantly identifiable.  In looking at it again, it could also be reflective of Day of the Dead (Spanish: Día de los Muertos).http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Day_of_the_Dead

This piece is available as an "Infiniti Crow Tiny Studio Art" (5 x 7 in.) print and may be released as a fine art note card in the future.  I have an entire theme of Halloween cards dancing in my mind -- mostly the cute variety.  I have made them and given away to friends for years, but haven't really thought of commercializing a line.

Anyway, many All Hallows Nights come and gone...enjoy!
DCR

New Abstracts - Organic Zen

Watercolor, Pen, Ink, Layering and Texturing


Organic, Organic Zen, Diana Campbell Rice, 5x7 card or larger print



   In one of my posts I promised to add artwork I created recently using non-traditional techniques.  This set, Organic Zen, features depth of watercolor through layering and the use of clayboard scratching tools.  I love the depth of color and textural touches.  You can also see my love of detail with pen and ink additions in some of the pieces to complete the design.  I encourage you to try the scratching tools in your own work.  I was happy with the results after a bit of experimenting.  Good luck!


Kiss, Organic Zen, Diana Campbell Rice, 5x7 card or larger print





Rice Agency photographs all my work and provides the digitization for print. I am very pleased with all the finished products, but in this group, it was especially difficult to capture the texturing.  Great job by Rice Agency.  The images turned out very nicely and will have great impact as fine art note cards on white, glossy, premium cover stock.  This particular set, Organic Zen, is also suitable for 6 x 8 in. prints.

I have included two images of the six cards in this set.  They are very dramatic as note cards and certainly out of the ordinary.  The set will be available soon through my website, dcrdesign.us