Heidi Rand
The face and patterns of nature inspire me. Thanks to my husband George's green thumb and love of animals, we are surrounded by glorious orchids, California native plants, beautiful roses, and more. our house bustles with turtles and cats, and a constant stream of hummingbirds, butterflies and squirrels visit our backyard - and they all love to pose for my camera.
Starting with my original photographs, I "paint" with computer software to produce artistic, rather than realistic, effects. In the darkroom, I used alternatives like multiple exposure, solarization and infrared film. I now enhance my photos with graphics techniques and use transfer methods to place the images on wood, stone, tile, glass and more. I print directly on silk and cotton to create unique textile art. I sew the fabric into purses, scarves, pillows, sachets, stuffed animals, wall hanging, fabric postcards..... Incorporating my photos into mixed-media pieces, I mix soft silk with hard metal; paper with glass; pearls and other beads with wood and leather. My artwork is unique, based on the latest techniques and my own inventions, but grounded in established collage and art theory. |
Contact InfoHeidi Rand
Garden Delights Arts & Crafts El Cerrito, CA Phone: (510) 233-7374 email: [email protected] website: GardenDelightsArts.com & Garden-Delights-Arts.Smugmug.com |
My Art |