MIXED MEDIA
QUILLING
BRIGHTER DAYS
2020 had been a year filled with unknowns and apprehension related to Covid. In 2021 I set out to create a piece that represented our hope and optimism for brighter days ahead.
Artist: Toni Friese Drawing Close Art
Artist: Toni Friese Drawing Close Art
Artist: Toni Friese Drawing Close Art
Artist: Toni Friese Drawing Close Art
STREAMS AND SHORES
This piece was created for the 2022 Trail Mix Exhibit at the Whit Gallery in St. Cloud, MN. The show's theme was the environment and the importance of protecting it. Using repurposed ad natural materials, I was inspired by the thousands of lakes, rivers and shorelines that make up my home state of Minnesota.
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Artist: Toni Friese Drawing Close Art
Artist: Toni Friese Drawing Close Art
Artist: Toni Friese Drawing Close Art
Artist: Toni Friese Drawing Close Art
RESURRECTION
Starting at the purple cross in the center of the tomb, God's glory rises through shades of yellow, gradually fading into pure white. Purple represents royalty & power. Yellow represents joy & hope. White represents purity, perfection and righteousness.
"God showed His great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners". Romans 5:8
Artist: Toni Friese Drawing Close Art
Artist: Toni Friese Drawing Close Art
Artist: Toni Friese Drawing Close Art
Artist: Toni Friese Drawing Close Art
IN THE WAITING
I created this as an expression of our family's journey through hospice with my father-in-law in the fall of 2022. When Autie was in hospice there was so much beauty and pain and living and dying happening all at once. It was a time of waiting for the scales to balance but not being ready for what had to happen to bring that balance back. And then, by the grace of God...Peace.
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Artist: Toni Friese Drawing Close Art
Artist: Toni Friese Drawing Close Art
Artist: Toni Friese Drawing Close Art
Artist: Toni Friese Drawing Close Art
SUMMER DAYS
The technique used in this piece is inspired by soutache beaded jewelry. The flow of the canvas background is determined by the floral shapes creating the relaxed feel of a summer breeze.
Artist: Toni Friese Drawing Close Art
Artist: Toni Friese Drawing Close Art
Artist: Toni Friese Drawing Close Art
Artist: Toni Friese Drawing Close Art
BLUE DEVILS RUN
"Blue Devils" is defined as a period of depression, melancholy, or despondence.
This piece represents the often-repeating cycle that a person living with depression or anxiety may battle throughout their life. The gradual or sudden shift from good days to the dark days, and at its worst...the "deep, dark place".
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. (USA)
Artist: Toni Friese Drawing Close Art
Artist: Toni Friese Drawing Close Art
Artist: Toni Friese Drawing Close Art