A working journal from Driftway Studio in Rhode Island. I write about my artwork, the process, materials, and the slow, often meandering work of making things by hand.

Travel Collage Kit
Sarah Short Sarah Short

Travel Collage Kit

Travel collage kits solve the problem of artistic inspiration striking when you're away from your studio by providing portable supplies for creating art anywhere. These versatile kits work for vacations, daily outings, and spontaneous creative moments whether you're at a coffee shop, soccer practice, or discovering vintage treasures.

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Repurposing
Abstract Collage Sarah Short Abstract Collage Sarah Short

Repurposing

I found some old carved stamps in my drawer and I discovered how to weave them into my current work as subtle supporting elements. Watch how this simple shift in approach transformed not just this piece, but my entire relationship with the forgotten treasures hiding in my art supplies.

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