Art Scraps: Studio Sneak Peek
As a part of my creation process of larger pieces, I create smaller pieces of art on leftover paper or canvas to test out colors, mixtures, designs, and other ideas. Mainly, I don’t like to be wasteful because art supplies are expensive! Back when I was living in Nashville, I had a large, awkward wall in my living room that I wanted to create an art piece for. I had the idea to hang scrap art pieces like a floating installation—and the rest is history!
My art scraps installation. Nashville, 2024.
I started making all kinds of little art scraps and fell in love with the process. Honestly, I enjoy making these little scraps more than large canvases. It’s freeing to think of them as “scraps” rather than working through the pressure of trying to create some meaningful masterpiece.
They really are like a kaleidoscope of joy and fun.
Some art scraps in progress
Every time I create art, I have an intention in mind—whether it’s something God has been speaking to me in my own life or something I feel during the creation process. With each scrap, I name it and write down a fragment of what I am sensing during and after its creation. It’s not always spiritual or faith-based—sometimes I make art because I’m working through my emotions, and the piece reflects that process.
Since I left Nashville, I don’t have my art installation up anymore. Instead, I have a giant box full of art scraps. My friends always told me I should offer these in my store, and I just never got around to it. Until now!
Now you can collect these art scraps in a fun mystery bundle! They come in all shapes and sizes—and can be a unique gift for a friend. You can also frame them or hang them. I like to hang small art in large, matted frames for an upscale look.
Framed canvas art scrap
If you’re interested in fine art but want a lower price tag, these just might be the scraps for you.
XO
elise
