The last time I was here I told you about my epiphany and the art that came as a result. This is an expansion of that. I am so excited to venture outside of the box that I had put myself into. This new series is an exciting take on the idea of impossible cities. Through this theme I’m getting to explore my favorite materials (hello resin and gold leaf!), plus I am able to research through stories and talking to friends and family about what they would consider an impossible city to be. Through this I’m learning about collaboration and how to grow my interpretation of it.

The subtle color changes in the resin that makes up the clouds gives the illusion of a nighttime view of the castle.

A village of copper buildings within each hollowed tree stacked upon one another but still working within the confines of the forest.

Collaboration is important. I’m learning that it can help the creative process to talk things out—to hear other peoples perspectives. That collaboration, that meeting of the minds is necessary for growth. I’m learning that it doesn’t always require talking to other artists either. Talk to engineers, talk to counselors, teachers, retail workers, nurses, and everyone in between. I’ve started to gather all of these different viewpoints and then interpret it into my own art. There are so many interesting takes on the idea of impossible cities and I would love to hear what you would consider an impossible city to be!