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Visual Ramblings of an Intense Doodler

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October 13, 2012 by Karen Harris

doodle graphics make for home fashions with “sophisticated funk”

my print and pattern process always starts with my freehand ink drawings. sometimes i pull an element out of those drawings and that motif can take on a life of its very own. and sometimes i just like to go back to basics and and leave a drawing as is. these examples from my collaboration with DENY Designs do a little of both. many of these designs are just as they were originally drawn; some motifs have been manipulated into unique patterns. i think they are all fabulous!

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October 15, 2010 by Karen Harris

Sweet victory…10.15.10

Project : Echoes – 10.15.10

I have so many fond memories of teaching art to middle school students. Don’t get me wrong…they were a CHALLENGE!  But, all ‘n all, it was a life-changing experience for me. Many times the energy of the kids just simply derailed my best-laid intentions at a lesson plan. It was a good thing I was flexible, and could roll with it.  I just felt strongly that, if they were talking about it, it was important to them…so why not capitalize on an opportunity to meet their needs? Continue reading →

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October 15, 2010 by Karen Harris

Figure-ground reversal (FGR) on steroids…10.08.10

Project : Echoes – 10.08.10

My husband always uses this funny expression when he is describing something that is very “extreme”….blah, blah, blah “on steriods.” It always makes me laugh because it is always the perfect way to describe what he is describing at the time….So I named this entry in honor of my resident comedian! 🙂 Continue reading →

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October 15, 2010 by Karen Harris

The Language of Design…10.01.10

Project : Echoes – 10.01.10

One of the things that I always taught my kids in my middle school art class was that all design starts on paper…in two dimensions. As an architect, that is where my training began…creating two-dimensional collages where I learned two of my favorite terms – figure-ground and figure-ground reversal. These are my favorites because they are often illustrated in a black and white composition…and nothing is more appealing to me than classic black & white. Continue reading →

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September 29, 2010 by Karen Harris

A fan of circular patterns…09.24.10

Project : Echoes – 09.24.10

I am a fan of circular patterns, so I went literal this time. Circular patterns are tough because I love doing freehand work with my patterns; but it is simply impossible to free-hand a perfect circle. So I gave myself some guidelines with the antique compass I picked up at a junk shop in the country just west of us (on our way to our son’s college). The guidelines are completed in pencil and then I complete all the ink work free-hand. Continue reading →

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September 24, 2010 by Karen Harris

FLOWER POWER!

Nothing beats this old stand-by for graphic inspiration – the flower! Continue reading →

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