Recent Work

Molokai Tangle:  mixed media photograph - the detritus of the sea

My work will be available at Studio &'s fundraising event, featuring many stellar Durango Artists. Help Studio & continue its creative opportunities for artists and exciting exhibits and events by participating. Go to anddurango.com or Studio & 1027 Main to purchase tickets. Only 30 tickets are available so hurry on down!
Each ticket holder goes home with a piece of art.

2016 ARTIST STUDIO WORKSHOPS

MARY ELLEN LONG

209 El Diente Drive, Durango

COLLAGE -May 14

basic techniques/understanding of adhesives/composition/a little history

PAPER-MAKING - June 18

basic “kitchen” techniques/western & eastern style methods/emphasis on local fibers

ENVIRONMENTAL ART - July 23

history of land art with a hands-on outdoor experience in 2 locations (lunch included)

ASSEMBLAGE - August 13

creating 3-D art with found materials and mixed media techniques/a little history

BOOK ARTS - October 1

review of styles/bindings & sculptural forms/individual projects

all workshops - beginning to experienced

small classes and consultation on individual projects

all materials supplied

10-4

$75.

INFORMATION & TO REGISTER

wmelart@yahoo.com 

maryellenlongart.com

New Work

My new mixed media drawings using collage, pigment and sands are being shown at the Durango Arts Center through February 20 - part of the Show honoring the 2016 Sweethearts,

an annual event.  The Friends of the Art Library (FOAL), Barbara Klema, Deborah Gorton, Louise Grunewald, Leesa Gawlik, and Jane Steel are also showing wonderful artworks.

Installation Shots of The White Season

 "Mica" installation: ME Long

 painting by Joan K. Russell, paper embossing by Charlene Geiss

 collaborative installation by ME Long and Catherine Nash

 open book sculpture on pedestal by ME Long  "Ice"

 mixed media by Andrea Martens on wall with "Connemara" by ME Long, ice crystal photo boxes by Maureen May on wall shelf

icicle sculptures by Sandra Butler, painting by Joan K. Russell

THE WHITE SEASON

The snow continues outside, the exhibit echoes the winter reality and opens tomorrow at 5-7, Durango Arts Center.
          
Cloud, Root, Paper  - Mary Ellen Long

THE WHITE SEASON preview

Maureen May is using ice crystal photographs, boxing them beautifully

THE WHITE SEASON Preview continuing

Today: a painting detail by Joan K. Russell

THE WHITE SEASON Preview continuing

The mixed media work on paper by Andrea Martens.

THE WHITE SEASON

Another preview of the White Season, opening Jan. 8 at the Durango Arts Center.

Mandalas by Charlene Geiss