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Observations
During the course of my journey as related to aphantasia, I’ve joined a couple of online groups where others share their experiences and questions. Recently, one of the questions posed by a member was on the order of, “Do you think finding out you have aphantasia at an older age was easier?” As I thought… Read more
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The Blind Mind Exhibit: A Journey with Aphantasia
Due to unforeseen family circumstances, I was absent from home for over a month, during which I made several day trips to my hometown to install my artwork and attend the receptions for “The Blind Mind,” my art exhibit at The Armory Arts and Event Center Gallery in Park Rapids, Minnesota. (Video from my talk… Read more
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So this happened.
Back in July, I was part of a panel for the podcast Discovering the Mind, with the host Shane Williams. As a group of educators we discussed several aspects of the brain and how it could affect learning. After that, Shane invited me back as an artist with aphantasia. What an honor! You can check… Read more
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The Blind Mind
I’ve got some exciting news to share about the grant project I’ve been working on for the past four months. Here’s the scoop: I’ve created 30 artworks, all beautifully framed and named. I’ve also made some raw videos on YouTube called Art and Aphantasia. I gave a presentation to about 90 art students and their… Read more
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May/June Updates
In late May, I spent a couple of weeks away from my home studio and brought my painting supplies to my home away from home. In the mix, I was taking care of my sister’s cat, Jackson “Jim” Pollock, who apparently thought oil painting would be fun to try. Just as I sat down to… Read more
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April Updates
This month has been a blast! I’ve been diligently working on a grant project and have accomplished several milestones. First, I completed four tools, four of the “memory apparition” paintings, ordered frames, secured a gallery exhibit, and even gave a presentation to the MSHSL attendees about my grant project. But that’s not all! I’m thrilled… Read more
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Art Creation Journey with Aphantasia
The weather in Minnesota is fickle this time of year. It really wants to be Spring but Ol’ Man Winter keeps saying, “no, I’m not ready for bed yet.” The good thing is you don’t feel guilty for being indoors working on things and I think the long winters are the key to those who… Read more
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February Updates!
Finally was able to put Liberty in a frame after varnishing. I’m not sure if she’ll last 500 years because I used a recycled canvas. Her purpose is short though in terms of a message. In late May or June there is an exhibit that correlates with the Great American Think Off in NYMills. The… Read more
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Exploring Allegory in Liberty’s Struggle
The painting is a slow going process since right now. I’m still researching, changing ideas, and painting the details. What was a concept of “does Liberty/Democracy surrender? And follow the paths to the precipice and jump off the cliff like Winona? Yes, that’s where she is headed but not without taking a pause to warn… Read more
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Maiden Rock
Whew! What have I been doing after completing the big project (Betty’s Spaghetti book)? Taking a bit of a break! I’ve been taking some time to purge through some personal and studio spaces and just take a little time for myself. It’s hard to believe that as much as I love creating, I needed to… Read more
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Keep on sewing…
Each time I started sewing pages into the next book, I would remember that I wanted to make a time-lapse from start to finish. It was not until the very last book that I set up my phone to record the short video below. This last book was done in one sitting and could not… Read more
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Full Circle. An Ode to the Hautman Bros.
I love puns, kitsch, and Minnesota. Combine them and you have none other than my crop art entry this year “The Minnesota Duck Stamp.” How I came to this idea has a bit of a back story, with a back story. And another back story…maybe. So stick with me as I give you the somewhat… Read more
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It’s official.
It’s official. I’ve lost my mind because I’ve crossed the tipping point of the book project or maybe I should use the word “tabbing point!” Here’s the thing; Mulberry paper is strong but soft in terms of it’s rigidity. Not quite the flimsiness of a tissue paper, but not as stiff as the pages of… Read more
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Video of the two-stage print process
As the grant funding for this project diminished, I was in a bit of bind on how to print the polymer plates from Boxcar Press. Traditionally, these are printed on a letterpress where the plates (which have an adhesive backing) are mounted on a base and the inking rollers just kiss the surface with enough… Read more
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Grant Project – Betty’s Spaghetti
Between 15 and 20 years ago, I had the idea to create a portfolio or book of the linocut block prints that I call “The Recipe Series.” The images are an interpretation of the recipe through it’s ingredients. Up until last year I had 7 blocks cut and while I printed some small editions of… Read more
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Apparitions No. 13 & No. 14
Apparition No. 13 (Formerly Grafitti Moose on Swiss Cheese). Oil on canvas. 16 x 20 Apparition No. 14 Acrylic on canvas. 11 x 14″ I recently finished these two, works the top image being oil on canvas and the bottom one using acrylics. While acrylics are faster, they lack the richness and working time I prefer. Read more
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Apparitions
Life sure moves fast. I’ve been creating tons of work in the last two to three years and selling at our gallery space in Park Rapids, MN, Studio 176. I’m happy with that prospect and the emerging and supportive arts community. It’s been fascinating to watch the extremely talented people who now come out of… Read more
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Red
For the last few months, I’ve been exploring light and using the color red. I’m especially drawn to lighter, red-orange hues like Cadmium Red Light and Napthol Red. From the first brushstroke it exudes an “oooh” and then I am challenged with how to preserve enough of the color to strike the balance of the… Read more
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Polar Opposites
In August of 2021, I was the featured artist at the gallery I co-own, following the other gallery artists, Jeremy Simonson (July) and Laura Grisamore (June). The body of work exhibited titled Polar Opposites consisted of two separate bodies of work created at the same time; Silent Screams and Abstract Landscapes. Both were direct results… Read more
Dawn Rossbach 