2/365-The Red House

2-365-The Red House/India Ink on Watercolor paper 4×4 © 2012 Dora Ficher

2/365 ~The Red House

I don’t divide architecture, landscape and gardening; to me they are one. ~Luis Barragan

 

By the Sea ~ 124/365

124/365 "Sunny Day by the sea" "PITT Artist Pens on watercolor paper. 3.5×5 ©Dora Ficher 2011

 

A rock pile ceases to be a rock pile the moment a single man contemplates it, bearing within him the image of a cathedral. ~Antoine de Saint-Exupery

 

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Hidden Quotes

123/365 "Hidden Quotes" Collage, Mixed media – encaustic paints, oil sticks on wood. ©Dora Ficher 2011

Enthusiasm moves the world. ~A. Balfour

Email:    dora@doraficher.com Phone:    215-680-0922 Studio: 915 Spring Garden St. Studio #212 Philadelphia, PA. 19123

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The look of Spring

122/365 "The Look of Spring" PITT Artist Pens on watercolor paper. 3.5×5 ©Dora Ficher 2011

It’s spring fever.  That is what the name of it is.  And when you’ve got it, you want – oh, you don’t quite know what it is you do want, but it just fairly . . . → Read More: The look of Spring

Can you find Willy Penn? ~ 121/365 ~

120/365 "The View from my Window" PITT Artist Pens on watercolor paper. 4x4 ©Dora Ficher 2011

120/365 "The View from my Window" PITT Artist Pens on watercolor paper. 4×4 ©Dora Ficher 2011

Email:    dora@doraficher.com Phone:    215-680-0922 Studio: 915 Spring Garden St. Studio #212 Philadelphia, PA. 19123

365 days Challenge

120/365 "Spring by the Sea" PITT Artist Pens on watercolor paper. 4×4 ©Dora Ficher 2011

Since January 2011, I have been participating in the #draw365 hashtag group on twitter. By December of 2011 I will have completed 365 pieces total… Until now I have been sharing them on my Facebook fan page and Twitter. The artwork of everyone . . . → Read More: 365 days Challenge

Welcome to my New Studio

Spring Melody. Collage, Encaustic on board. ©Dora Ficher 2011

"Melody". Mixed media – encaustic paints, collage, oil sticks on wood 2.5 x 3.5. ©Dora Ficher 2011

I have moved to a “Studio Building”. 915 Spring Garden Street houses 5 floors of artist studios.

The building has a very interesting history: In 1909 the Reading Railroad completed construction of the 915 Spring Garden Street . . . → Read More: Welcome to my New Studio

My Word for 2011

Doodle 11 - 1/11/11 Black & color ink on paper ©Dora Ficher 2010

Tetraptych Poppy collage – Mixed media – encaustic paints, collage, oil sticks on wood. ©Dora Ficher

I was never a big fan of New Year’s resolutions. Every year on January 1st many people seem to have their New Year’s Resolution… there are more diets and exercise programs started than . . . → Read More: My Word for 2011

A visit to “Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens”

A few weeks ago I visited Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens. It’s located a few blocks away from my home so I walk by it quite often. It’s a fun place…so much to see!

Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens is a folk art environment, gallery space, and nonprofit organization that showcases the work of mosaicist Isaiah Zagar. Located at . . . → Read More: A visit to “Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens”

Interview with Artist Jennifer Libby Fay

Jennifer Libby Fay • ©2010 Megan Chapman

Jennifer Libby Fay is an artist living in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

An accomplished hand-weaver and fiber artist, she now focuses on textile surface design using multiple dying techniques, embellishment, and fabric manipulation.

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