Breanne Marie Designs

Do You Not Love Me, Oh Lord?

2011-03-14T20:06:00.001-07:00

Do You Not Love Me, Oh Lord?
12" x 6" x 4"
Wood, yarn, found objects
September 2010

This little piece I created while being the Teachers Assistant at George Fox University's sculpture class. Professor Tim Timmerman was part of a Day of the Dead Show and created a piece called "Geppetto; in memory of the papa some boys wanted but never had”. Each of his sculpture students made a little wooden boy and this was the one I built with them.

What the Bark

2011-03-03T18:52:00.000-08:00

Untitled
33" x 23"
Bark, cotton, found wood
October 2010

I might have found this bark while hiking in Montana...and I might have fallen in love with it and instantly saw this piece come to life in my mind. But for the life of me I cannot think of a title!

Rising Wolf

2011-03-03T18:42:00.000-08:00

Rising to the Metal Sun
28" x 11"
Ceramic, Wool yarn
December 2010

Rising to the Painted Skies
28" x 11"
Ceramic, batik cotton, embroidery floss
December 2010

These pieces were done after I had gone on a road trip with my friend Trisha to see my in-laws. The Sherwoods' live by Glacier National Park so we went hiking. The hike we did was by Rising Wolf Mountain (It is the central peak.) This is my relief interpretation from a photograph I took at Two Medicine Lake. I have a third set high fired but haven't found the right material to finish it with.

It's been a while...

2010-12-11T15:17:00.000-08:00

I can't believe it has been two and a half years since I graduated from college, but yet here comes 2011 around the corner and another graduating class at George Fox! Since graduating I have made a lot of art and gone through a few jobs too...the second part being good and bad. But today as I reflect on my post undergrad years I feel very good with the choices I've made. I got married in 2009 and have really gotten to invest in my art. My husband, Sherwood, is a ceramic artist and business man. The business part has so helpful! I had two watercolor shows this past summer. In July I showed at the Coffee Cat in Newberg, OR and September and October my watercolors were up at the Portland Campus of George Fox University in the main library. I have enjoyed the dialog I've gotten while creating my architecture watercolors....but now on to this underlying passion: mixed media fiber works.

When I was five I got my first sewing machine. It was love at first stitch. We have not been able to part since, at least fibers and I. Whether it has been crocheting, sewing clothes, or recently quilts, I feel so invested and excited about the process of fiber art. Its been a long time coming but I will now be up dating this blog in my journey of applying for graduate school and the current work that is exciting me!

Stay tuned!

My Favorite Silly Little Hambone

2008-04-14T00:01:00.000-07:00

The transition of a new sibling isn't ever easy. Lucky for me, while trying to take pictures of Felecia with both of her beautiful kids, I got to enjoy Claire's silly side. Oh how much I love that girl! She always brightens my day. Love you guys!

Mystery at Hollywood High

2008-04-05T02:15:00.001-07:00

Tanya Bunsoff played by Kirsten

Duncan Flushwater played by Greg

Bernadette Down played by Katelyn

Spence DeMonte played by Mike

Juanita Greencarde played by Emily

Fletcher Bysepps played by Kyle

Indigo Soltice played by Molly

Chantella Solle played by Jamie

Cam Kordier played by Luke

Hostess played by Breanne

These images were character photos from the birthday party we had for Kirsten. They were supposed to be high school students trying to solve the mystery about who tried to burn down the science lab.....Well in the end Mikes character, Spence-the student body prez, had done it...tisk tisk. A good time was had by all.

Photos with me in it were taken by the talented photographer Molly Boyle.

Exhuberance

2008-03-30T23:39:00.001-07:00

The Game of Dress Up

2008-03-17T00:04:00.000-07:00

I loved playing dress up as a little girl and frankly still do. These images have been taken to capture the beauty of the Game of Dress Up, still loved by all ages of girls....because reliving a moment, like your wedding, or just being silly as a mouse, can be freeing for any woman.

Warm Spring Kisses

2008-03-09T23:28:00.001-07:00

Engagement photo shoot of Luke and Ali at Tilikum. Newberg, OR

Generations

2008-03-09T23:23:00.001-07:00

These are two other sets of mothers with daughters that I took images of this past weekend. I love capturing the genuine grace and beauty exchanged.

Up-close and Personal with 5 Rock Ranch

2008-03-03T00:02:00.001-08:00

These were my three favorite "close" ups from the 5 Rock Ranch. I have some more scenic images that need a little editing, but these were just ready to post! I think these images also show the different aspects to 5RR. The Nurturing side, with Scott and his grandson, the time to revel in God's detail of glory-with the termite log, and then the laughter with well.....the nose! It made me smile.....and back away quickly as I thought the horse might eat my camera! (Short lens....)

Wrinkles of Stories

2008-02-24T21:12:00.001-08:00

This is my Great Aunt Laura. She is one of the most cherish women in my life. Now, at age 96, she is also one of the wisest. I took these images of her for my senior show., because my show is inspired by the amazing life that she lead. I wanted to capture her wrinkles as a story, a hard yet dedicated one. She loves Jesus with all of her heart, God bless you Aunt Laura.

Bright Sunshine from the Soul

2008-02-24T21:02:00.000-08:00

My original idea with these photos would be me trying to capture the genuine laughter tha young teenage girls have while playing at the beach. While I did capture that, I felt that the main thing relating all these moments with each other was simple joy. I took over two hundred photos during this hour photo shoot and ended up liking the more "blown" out images for this specific series. The images you see below are still my raw, unedited photographs.

Rusty Little Bugger....

2008-02-03T20:39:00.000-08:00

This series is one that I have been interested in for a while. Growing up on the beach I watched a lot of things decay to rust. It's so cool to watch the simple element of weather change an object so severely. Molecules so small, doing such damage...

A Growing Friendship Between Mother and Daughter

2008-01-27T17:46:00.000-08:00

Intermediate Photography Portfolio

2008-01-27T16:30:00.000-08:00

Splash of Italy- Watercolor Show

2008-01-27T16:09:00.000-08:00

These are the images I had in a solo show at George Fox University, Studio Three. I took the photos while I was in Italy through Juniors Abroad program. I painted them upon my return to Oregon.

Still Life-Adv. Photo Assignment

2008-01-13T16:14:00.000-08:00

These are raw files, no editing has been done to the photos.