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Art Abandonment Project

Guess what? We just got to see the cover for our book the Art Abandonment Project....and it's now available for pre-order. Both Michael and I are so excited about the release of the book, so many people that still haven't heard about Art Abandonment and we just can't wait to spread the word! We're expecting the book to be available by the beginning of April! Woohoo!!

Corazon Ardiente: The burning heart of virtue

Allegories of Vice & Virtues: mixed media journey through analog collage. Join the class @shakeragalley in Mineral Point WI this September!

“Masquerade of the Mind” I think every parent of children that have been brought up in the era of the internet, the influencer and the smart phone has had to have several conversations around truth, authenticity and projections of reality that actually have nothing to do with reality at all. This piece, 'Masquerade of the Mind', captures that struggle. It's about the layers we hide behind, sometimes so entangled in our own stories that the line between real and imagined blurs. Behind every gaze lies a battle of truths and deceptions. The central eye symbolizes insight, but it's clouded, dripping with the weariness of keeping up appearances. This isn't just art; it's a mirror reflecting the facades we all wear. It's raw, it's real, and maybe it's also a bit of a wake-up call to anyone who's ever felt lost behind their own mask. #cutandpaste #matusart #analogcollage #DiscoverArt #virtueandvice #MixedMediaArt #ArtCollectors #ArtThatInspires #ModernMythos #parenting #parentingintheeraofsocialmedia #interiordesign #mixedmediaart #collageart #collagecommunity

"Inquisition of Self - next in the Allegories of Virtues and Vice Series At times, our self-perception is cloaked in myth, veiling the starkness of reality from our own eyes. This self-crafted narrative becomes so ingrained that it seeps deep into our psyche, making the act of unveiling not just difficult, but a process of self-extraction. It requires us to not only remove the blindfold but to accept the void it reveals, signaling the beginning of a painstaking but necessary healing process. Through this journey, we may uncover the raw truth of our identity, hidden beneath layers of fiction. In weaving our personal myths, we unknowingly forge a blindfold—our cloak of illusion—into a piercing presence within the psyche, a self-inflicted wound of perception. To excavate ourselves from this entanglement is to embark on a profound odyssey. It demands that we peel back the layers, peer into the shadows where deeper truths hide, and confront the daunting task of transformation. Recognizing and unraveling the depths of our veils is a testament to our commitment to wholeness and the clarity of true sight. #cutandpaste #matusart #analogcollage #DiscoverArt #virtueandvice #MixedMediaArt #ArtEducator #ArtCollectors #ArtThatInspires #ModernMythos #mixedmediaart #collageart #collagecommunity #fineart

“Serenity of the Sibyl” - next in the Allegories of Virtues and Vice Series Maybe I’m trying too hard to embody this phenomenon right now, but this piece is all about the essence of inner peace amid what can sometimes feel like the unwavering assault of existence. Enthroned upon the lotus of enlightenment, the Sibyl serves as the emblem of tranquility. Her gaze, introspective and deep, is unfazed by the serpentine entanglements that rise above; she is aware of their existence, yet unfazed. She represents the enlightened mind that remains still in the heart of turbulence. The droplets and intricate motifs echo the ebb and flow of life's complex tapestry, while she remains a pillar of unwavering calm in the labyrinth of life. #cutandpaste #matusart #analogcollage #DiscoverArt #virtueandvice #ArtWithSoul #MixedMediaArt #TimelessTales #ArtEducator #ArtCollectors #ArtThatInspires #ModernMythos #mixedmediaart #collageart #collagecommunity #goldenartistcolors