Cutting Edge

Measure Twice, Cut Once 8x8"

An old New England maxim says "Measure twice, cut once" - even more important in those times gone-by when wood and material was scarce and precious. When one day by happy accident these old rusty scissors and vintage folding ruler were laying on my art table side by side - the piece was born!

I covered the canvas in old building plans that were then stenciled with a favourite Mary Beth Shaw in copper acrylic. The rusty scissors were attached with wire and bits of copper paper cut with shredding scissors were affixed top and bottom with heavy gel medium. The folding ruler was broken into four pieces and glued to the sides of the canvas also with heavy gel medium.
Available in two weeks at this year's Open Studios.