Work Spaces

Folks often ask me about my work space. When they step inside, they're usually astonished that it's organized. I'm not sure why. Perhaps they're expecting drifts of paper scraps or floor to ceiling stacks of newspapers. I just can't work with mess all around so I keep it kinda tidy, it's true. My studio is also pretty small. I admire those huge, airy artist's studios with the soaring windows and towering ceilings ~ but honestly, I'd be lost. I'd forget where I left my glue bottle and then work would grind to a halt till I found it. I like to keep things simple, so small is better for me.


Folks also wonder what I listen to while I work. Although I am a great fan of all sorts of music and my selection lists on iTunes are legendary ~ I'm a fan of the podcast. There are several that I listen to while I work ~ Radio Lab, This American Life, Selected Shorts, and (a must) Marketplace. I've been learning a lot more about collateralized debt obligations lately than I'd care to know but that's the way the cookie crumbles. Music makes me want to move around too much so I save it for when I'm framing or cutting a huge stack of mats.


Another question that I hear quite often is about inspiration. What inspires my work and how do I seek it out? My next post will be about my interest in natural history and how that led me to become a volunteer at the Smithsonian's Naturalist Center in Leesburg, VA.

Settin' Up Shop

Well, it took me a while ~ and now I am a proud new Etsy member. Click on the button to the right to view my shop! I look forward to a long, fruitful relationship with this wonderful community. If you're not yet familiar with Etsy, I encourage you to stop by and browse around. It's fun and easy to shop for incredible handmade goods!

Now that I've figured out the digital details of settin' up shop, I can get back to the drawing table. I'm putting the finishing touches on two dozen new botanicals that will appear here and on Etsy soon!

Thank You!

Thank you to everyone who took advantage of my Summertime Studio Sale! I appreciate each and everyone of you. Thank you for including my work in your lives! May you enjoy these pieces for many happy years to come.

Studio Sale

Hey, thanks so much to those wonderful persons who have taken advantage of this HALF PRICE art buying opportunity so far! Not only have you made your lives that much more beautiful ~ but you're helping to fund my studio move! Now go tell your friends!

There are still some fabulous pieces to be had for the rest of you so drop me an email soon and tell me which one(s) you want. They're all matted, framed, and ready to hang ~ and shipping is free. The sale ends on September 2.

Summertime Studio Sale!

Botanical Papercuttings are on sale for HALF PRICE through the end of August! I know! Amazing, isn't it? Anyway, browse the collection and send me an email letting me know which one(s) you want. There's no charge for shipping. They're all matted, framed, and ready to hang.

Crazy, isn't it? There are only sixteen left so don't delay! The summertime is fading fast and so is your chance to get gorgeous art at a great price! PayPal is preferred (virginiarkane@gmail.com) as are checks. Credit cards are dandy as you can pay that way without having a PayPal account. Browse some of this work by scrolling down...

Wild Gentian No. 2

Columbines

Canada Columbine
Shanghai Columbine

March's Blue Iris

Prince Iris

Dream Iris No. 5

This piece is in the collection of M. Disler, Columbus OH.