{"product_id":"8-assorted-boxed-flower-notecards-by-artists-to-watch-1","title":"8 Assorted Boxed Flower Notecards by Artists to Watch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese boxed cards contain 2 of each design shown. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese cards are\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e printed on a white uncoated textured recycled paper with soy-based inks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e These cards are blank on the inside and are paired with smooth white envelopes, packaged in a Kraft colored box with a die-cut opening on the front revealing the top image.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese cards features images from original paper mosaics \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eby Karen Sikie of Inglewood, California. Printed by Artists to Watch in Minneapolis, Minnesota.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy father and his mother were hobby artists so I was always interested in art as a kid. I made the decision to pursue art while in college when I saw an art book of Gustav Klimt. I was so blown away by their beauty and attracted to the patterns.  I soon got a job in an art gallery at the mall to be around art. I also worked as a framer, which is where I was introduced to paper which became my main medium. I was painting at the time and learning to draw when the papers made their way into my paintings and soon took over completely. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy work is a highly specialized form of collage that I call Paper Mosaics. It is like paint by numbers, using shape to define form. It is a meticulous process that is labor intensive.  I also work on Lucite which is a transparent medium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen I am creating a botanical collage, I am more focused on nature’s outer beauty of color, texture and forms. The butterfly is of special interest to me because it is such an iconic symbol of transformation, a key element of nature and one of Her most powerful pieces of wisdom.  I also consider the human form a part of nature as well. I love exploring the terrain of a face and mapping the emotions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Lucite allows me to be more abstract and express the energy of nature.  But, no matter the medium, or subject matter, my work is about the beauty and energy of the natural world.  For me nature is a way of life, it shows me how to live in peace, gratitude and reciprocity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Find more of Karen's work\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopotlag.com\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=Karen+Sikie\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtists to Watch is an award-winning company working directly with independent artists to craft high-quality products that meld visually intriguing images with thought-provoking words. Our line is carefully curated to publish several exclusive collections from \u003c\/span\u003eindependent artists\u003cspan\u003e - each with a different look, feel, and voice. The result? A unique collection of products that inspire, celebrate, sympathize, and encourage those we love and support.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLife is busy, but we can never underestimate the power of a handwritten note. All the little social media “Likes” in passing will never compare to receiving a lovely handwritten message from a friend or loved one. When paired with amazing art \u0026amp; perhaps a perfect quote, it helps us to feel grounded, connected, and part of the whole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe believe that a sustainable environment requires everyone to be conscious about the consumption of non-renewable resources while finding ways to reduce waste. Therefore, we only print on recycled paper! Each printed product we create has the highest post-consumer content available in a sheet that will still produce a high-quality reproduction. By printing with vegetable-based inks our products are less harmful to the environment. All our paper mills and printers are \u003cb\u003eF\u003c\/b\u003eorest \u003cb\u003eS\u003c\/b\u003etewardship \u003cb\u003eC\u003c\/b\u003eouncil certified. We respect our environment by recycling, reusing, and reducing our waste at every opportunity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind more work from Artists to Watch\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopotlag.com\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=artists+to+watch\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/shopotlag.com\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=artists+to+watch\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artists to Watch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39453120659559,"sku":"D-12272 G-14160 BKS2","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/3349\/0791\/products\/75d10078612da8e2f3f746a6eab38a1f.thumb.png?v=1630440671","url":"https:\/\/shopotlag.com\/products\/8-assorted-boxed-flower-notecards-by-artists-to-watch-1","provider":"Outside the Lines Art Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}