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Billie Marrs: Altered Books & Mixed Media Art

My mother has been quilting since age 5 and taught me about color and texture. My father was a master carpenter who shared his skills and wisdom. I have only seriously played with my art since my husband Larry encouraged me with my own studio and shop. We have six children ages 24-50, one cat, one dog, a large garden, and a Harley. I have taught classes in paper-making, creating altered books, watercolors, and mosaic art. I have worked in decoupage, painted glass, fabric dolls with custom clothes, built furniture for the garden and home, creating art with almost anything. I volunteer with the local GRADS teen parent program providing art materials and introducing new techniques and art forms they may not have experienced before. In my art I emphasize themes and use my own original poems to set the mood and feeling in each individual piece. I specialize in mixed media art, ATC, altered books, shabby chic, slightly abstract paintings of dogs and other animals, etc. I believe in learning from others in a sharing environment. http://billiemarrs.blogspot.com/  
 
Valentine Peppermint Patties
4 photos -
Stampadoodle cards
39 photos - art donation
 
Twinchies
53 photos - 51 twinchies
GRADS 2008-2009 art projects
17 photos -
 
Billie
3 photos - the child within
It's A Wonderful Life
9 photos -
 
Misc. Art
24 photos -
Kitchen Island Cabinet Doors
4 photos -
 
Mini Quilts
3 photos - altered art mini quilts
Tags
9 photos - altered tags
 
ATC's Altered Trading Cards
6 photos -
www.anysoldier.com card
6 photos - a card to let a soldier know someone is thinking of them
 
Salmon Art Project
8 photos -
Beach Party
8 photos - Summer Fun
 
Once Upon A Time
6 photos - Love, Passion, and Marriage
Patriotic
22 photos - Red White & Blue USA
 
My Book About Me
13 photos - My First Altered Book
Angels
12 photos - Feelings and Textures
 
Mary's Flamingos
3 photos - a birthday present
Book of Love - Part I
10 photos - The ups and downs of falling in love
 
sisters
6 photos - let nothing come between us
Time
13 photos - A personal journey
 
Record Album
13 photos - fun and games
Jim
29 photos - A little bit about him
 
Cat & Dogs
17 photos - Paintings
Mosaics
4 photos - Bits and Pieces