She brought in samples of her work and discussed the process and history of collage and decoupage. Click http://web.me.com/soledesign
Susan Cole lives and works in Washington, D.C.
She began her career as a graphic artist working at a newspaper, advertising
agency, and as a freelance designer. Over the years she has produced and sold
her own decorative art in D.C. and in Martha’s
Vineyard, Mass.
Susan uses familiar imagery and
colors that conjure up a history of men and women, personal and universal. What
we are taught, what we believe, and what we expect. Rules we keep and rules we
break. Universal truths and lies. As children, our views are shaped by play
with dolls, games, and toys. As adults we remember. Roll the dice. Get lucky
and you win. Break the rules and go directly to jail.
Statement...
For years
I have collected a variety of treasures--natural and manufactured, vintage and new, found or given
as a gift. I saved them because they are interesting, funny, beautiful,
original, or hold special meaning.
In my studio
I have saved lace, paper, books, magazines, napkins, feathers, shells, bottle
caps, paper images, thread, ribbon, baubles, beads, toys, art supplies, craft
supplies, jewelry, game pieces, postcards, cards, fabric, notions, ceramic
pieces, paintings, drawings, clothing, boxes, wood--and that’s just the
beginning!
In the interest of the environment
(especially mine), I challenge myself to use these objects to create original,
one-of-a-kind pieces. I intend to turn these found and saved objects into
something beautiful, wearable, and /or useful. My goal is to produce one piece
per week.
