2024-02-10 19:57
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2023-09-27 16:18
OCTOBER 2023 KELEN UPDATE I am no longer on Fall Art TourBUT, the ARTING has not stopped..."7-10 FEET" A, B, C....(I'm going to try to get a few feet posted every day or so.) Read More
2021-09-28 00:08
THIS isAndy Grabber on Purple Mountains Majestywhen Realizing Powers Never Suspected.This Fall Art TourI'm doing this SPECTACULAR TeeShirtthat I want to proudly wear.Here's the link to… Read More
2021-07-14 00:51
July 7 - 13....new works on paper. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~DUBUQUE MUSEUM of ART JURIED BIENNIALThese are my submitted worksresponsible for the astonishing… Read More
2021-06-21 15:09
These are my four that got juried into the 2021 DUBUQUE MUSEUM OF ART BIENNIALPirate Island Moat6" x 6" chased/repoussed copperthe Delivery9" x 8", chased/repoussed aluminumswamp… Read More
2021-04-03 17:29
Pencil and paper and watercolor and crayons and aluminum and copperand ink on wood printed on Double-sided Gampi from TALAS Read More
2021-02-28 20:29
Here's a long, over-due, updateof some of what I've been up to.I'm using the pencil's ability a lot more.I finally completed this woodblockand waiting for it's return from the photographer,s… Read More
2020-12-02 20:48
Wish I had access to the trees in the orchard, whose company felt similar to what I imagine would be a religious sanctuary,but a pandemic has caused humans to be banned from… Read More
2020-11-30 16:13
Time to Experiment:with EBAY!!!There is this one.There are quite a few more.I'm learning how to get them up.One by one.Don't like much the idea of them leaving....but, it's time to at… Read More
2020-11-24 21:02
I see I was not done! Read More
2020-11-16 19:03
2020-11-11 21:00
Too much stress in the airso with pencil, paper, and small chairI sat in front of a treefor a few hours.Except for the cows,these are mostly cottonwood trees Read More
2020-08-09 21:19
FIRST a reminder of a fine field trip!Take a field trip to Dubuque!Go to the Dubuque Museum of Art and see my spoons in person!I didn't know Dubuque was so cool.They've even got a… Read More
2020-07-22 19:09
AHA!I got the Dubuque Museum of Art to LOAD!Take a field trip to Dubuque!Go to the Dubuque Museum of Art and see my spoons in person!I didn't know Dubuque was so cool.They've even got a… Read More
2020-07-18 20:23
I've successfully posted the "BirdSong" on ETSY...OK....so yes, this picture is the little guy warming up...eventually he got carried away and gives you a whole concert!!And...of c… Read More
2020-06-21 21:20
See these Spoons in person!Dubuque Museum of Art2nd Craft InvitationalJune 27-October 11, 2020701 Locust StreetDubuque, Iowa1-563-557-1851I forgot about checking measurements & phot… Read More
2020-06-19 21:51
I've got to do some narration about these,but right now I've got to get ready to do supper.So if you wound up here,come back late tonight or tomorrow...and I'll tell you more about what I've… Read More
2020-06-01 18:18
A couple places I've been lately: Read More
2020-05-23 22:14
"A", 4" x 6" Informative Postcard "B", 4" x 6" Informative Postcard Read More
2020-05-23 21:44
11" x 14", oil on board Read More
2020-05-08 16:10
Original book on the left......which has original work inside.2nd edition on the right........which has color copy enhanced by me, because I wanted it to feel like the original.THESE are Inf… Read More
2020-05-06 19:47
May 5, 2020 May 6, 2020May 1, 2020 Read More
2020-05-02 01:49
As seen in the Voice of the River Valley Read More
2020-04-01 18:59
What's in my head, comes out my hands....I believe that.This became a Talisman for a friend who works right behind front lines in a Madison hospital.It hangs perfectly.When the wearer b… Read More
2020-03-17 22:27
"Informative Postcard" seeds:These led to THIS: INFORMATIVE POSTCARDS Read More
2020-03-17 20:49
When phone calls & skype & letters& visits don't work:"INFORMATIVE POSTCARDS"! Under each postcard is a reminder of what the original INFORMATIVE POSTCARD looked l… Read More
2020-03-08 02:07
T.T.Driver 10" x 17"Oil Paint on board.~Sold~ Read More
2020-03-01 19:50
Dentist Office.8:30AMJanuary 4th, 2020Quickly, loosely done, 4" x 5.75" experimental postcards. A bit messy around the edges, but I like them so much I'm not excited about mai… Read More
2020-02-25 15:16
I took a day class from Ali Kauss of Spring Greento learn how to set a cabochon.She's a very patient, good, fun instructorwho teaches other classes.Contact her:six zero eight-three two two-n… Read More
2020-02-22 23:45
I took a day class fromAli Kauss of Spring Green to learn how to set a cabochon.She's a very patient, good, fun instructor.I set my first stone....and reminded myself how to solder.This… Read More
2020-02-08 16:56
Squad of Cardinals.8" x 8"Oil on canvas.The Squad of Cardinals has been sold.Below is what was before mewhen I parked at the bottom of a friend's driveway Read More
2020-01-28 23:24
The second of four I am doing so I can give two away to the Spring Green Art whatever it's called to raise money for the Arts. It's a good thing to do.Lone Rock, Wiscons… Read More
2019-09-29 21:32
I am excited to announce that I will be one of theAMERICAN FERAL GALLERY Artistsshowing October 4thin Madison's acclaimed Gallery Night!!AMERICAN FERAL GALLERY2150 East WashingtonMadison.5PM… Read More
2019-09-29 20:28
LIVE LINK!I will have the Bee TeeShirt at the Fall Art TourI'm artist/studio #21 Read More
2019-08-13 01:53
Here's the LIVE LINKto my woodprint teeShirts Read More
2019-08-10 14:59
I will soon have a blog for only the TeeShirts.I don't want you to think that's the only thing I do.When those who can create the magical LIVE LINKreturn from vacation, I will… Read More
2019-08-10 14:35
Patience....There will be a live link for these fish,AND a few other curious teeShirt visualsSOON....Those who do such magic will be back from vacation soonand we'll be up and running again!… Read More
2019-08-01 02:26
There will be a live link for these fish,AND a few other curious teeShirt visualsSOON....I just have to talk to those who do these things Read More
2019-07-02 18:35
LIVE LINK! Read More
2019-06-29 21:32
I'm going to get a live link herefor the purchasing of my teeshirts.It's a system through Bailey's Screen Printing in Spring Green Wisconsin.They do superb work.I renew the selling system mo… Read More
2019-05-28 17:12
It's the only one. Yep....a one of a kind...dated and signed by artist Read More
2019-02-07 02:40
Available on 7 great colors!My woodprint BEE,printed by BAILEYS of Spring Green, Wisconsin,and can be in your hands in 10-14 days! BEEFrom the Oxford English Dictionary:1… Read More
2019-01-23 15:41
These are all in an attempt to come up with one that I will donate to the Spring Green Area Artists Coalition.There is still time to paint another Read More
2018-12-03 23:02
This is the result of what happens when I work way too long on a single woodblock.This is the one that is almost finished. I need to wait for real daylight. I… Read More
2018-11-30 04:33
How about a Bees for the holidays?Yep,I'm going to have Bailey's of Spring Green, Wisconsinput one big one on TeeShirts.I'll post more about this a little later Read More
2018-09-30 19:28
See it in person!Gallery NightOctober 5th at theARTIST & CRAFTSMAN203 west gorham Madison, Wisconsin 608-251-2977 Read More
2018-09-27 15:36
I should have photographed the block in it's most warped state. It would rock on a table as a shallow bowl.It never was the best piece of wood,I was only testing out sharpness of my kni… Read More
2018-09-25 04:10
This piece of woodand my sharp little knives have held me captive for months.Today, I printed a couple proofsjust to see what I was dealing with.Yes, you will be able to see it in perso… Read More
2018-09-20 19:00
Wear one of my prints! Read More
2018-08-29 22:24
Yes, it's official.YAY for me and my sharp little knives! Read More
2018-08-04 16:54
One of the several now hanging in the JaneWilcoxsonStudio, (630) 551-0121 A spoon of many uses:tea, sugar, syrup, caviar, chocolate, ice cream, berries, honey, etc.etc. … Read More
2018-07-21 19:04
Just finished today.Going to the gallery tomorrow! Read More
2018-07-21 03:11
Just completed today.Going to the gallery tomorrow! Read More
2018-07-17 20:26
2018-07-13 03:18
It will be secured to a French made barrette mechanism.It is 4" end to end.It is hand chased/repoussed aluminum.It is signed and dated.It is one of a kind.It is really wonderful!I wish I had… Read More
2018-06-23 01:51
When it is no longer in use,as eventually babies get larger, and need larger spoons,this sterling fellow will be able to rest on the wallin it's own hanger,while it waits for the next b… Read More
2018-06-16 00:00
Finally proofing this one.Testing out some papers.A larger Kitakata from Hiromi is giving me the best print.Paper is a little thinner than the Kitakata of the smaller size that I expected to… Read More
2018-06-14 15:40
Due to my mental/emotional battle with a saddening world.I seem to have packed this with a world into which I would escape.Having simply run out of wood to cut, I guess it's time to get it r… Read More
2018-06-11 23:21
In only a few more days, I will have the first batch of TICK teeShirts!White on Black, Next Level brand shirts. I've only ordered what people signed up for, and a few extra.Reorders wil… Read More
2018-06-11 23:11
I got sidetracked...and drew up a necessary billboard.It's 25 feet long,and seen from highway 18/151as you drive west,on your right/north side of the road,shortly before the Dodgeville … Read More
2018-06-11 18:48
I'm starting to show a little of what I do in the VOICE of the River Valley.The Bee Bracelets were in the April Issue. In the May issue,the Cat Spoon #1 was shown: The cat is copper.It… Read More
2018-04-10 19:41
The VOICE of the River Valley will be available at theLone Rock Airport's Piccadilly Lilly Diner.There is little free horizontal space to put papers and magazines,so I said, "...how abo… Read More
2018-02-15 16:52
Bee Bracelet #1was completed the day I had to send it out to the buyerso there really isn't a good photo of it.Bee Bracelet #2is done.Both are of Aluminum, sealed with a unique laquer b… Read More
2018-02-15 14:55
On December 9th,I was able to post:So, I'm happy to announce,my print, “Early Man,” has been accepted for inclusion in the Minot University Northwest Arts Center… Read More
2018-02-04 22:17
These are the latest two: The first two metal heads were made crudely and quickly. I made them out of desperation. I needed to find something that workedas Personal Protectors. &nb&hell…Read More
2018-01-13 23:43
I told them I would paint two for their Spring Green Area Artist Coalition fund raiser.It's a lottery.$30.00 gives you a certificate, which when picked, allows you to have your pick of… Read More
2018-01-04 16:47
I'm just starting to revisit county fairs for paintings. It's only a cell phone picture, but you can sort of get the idea. Below you can see the frame I'm making for it.That's "Iow… Read More
2017-12-18 22:30
Really not all that sure what to do with these, yet.I feel there are more needing to appear.One by one, their population will grow.I will enjoy having a pocket full of them!AND! I… Read More
2017-12-08 05:59
I'm making holiday cards. They will travel in French Paper Company Envelopes. I'm making a lot of them.I put these three up on Ebay just to see what happens. The one on the red bac… Read More
2017-12-06 20:52
Here are the remaining finials....the WoodHeads.I will post better photos of them when I get a chance.These were shot quickly for someonewanting to see what was left after the Fall Art Tour… Read More
2017-11-16 04:39
Here are a handful of the "island pictures"I showed during the 2017 Fall Art Tour in Southwest Wisconsin. I was artist #22, with an open studio. I never expected to be showing thes… Read More
2017-11-04 01:17
I'm still reorganizing, rearranging and reclaiming my work space which has to happen first before I get around to downloading the photos that I'll post here so you can see either w… Read More
2017-10-16 03:34
Finally printed in editions of 10, and can be seen at the Fall Art Tour October 20, 21, and 22.Get more Fall Art Tour Information HERE!who....where...when...what's to eat...where t… Read More
2017-09-29 14:58
(yes, this mornings realization:Avoid printing the woodblocks NOWand airborne sawdustwill not become fastened to wet ink! )I'm Artist #22 this year! Get more Fall Art Tour Informa… Read More
2017-09-16 03:02
I'm Artist #22 this year! AND, this next week, I will be printing TWO NEW WOODBLOCKS! Read More
2017-06-05 18:15
2017-06-01 03:51
2017-05-30 18:37
First one of several from road trip to Iowa.oil on material on board-10"x17.25" Read More
2017-05-17 23:35
It was a great opening. Amazing numbers of people.I wish I had a counter on my mouth to know how many words I spoke.I'll keep posting here for a while as I catch up to photos and short… Read More
2017-04-28 15:50
Yes, these are light switch covers. I decided to doctor them up. The above is a portrait of my shop, with a couple of the nighttime visitors. Boxes. Bracelets… Read More
2017-04-04 00:07
It's the only angle with whichthe reflections of the wet paint weren't quite so bad. When it's really dry and varnished,I'll get it photographed properly.(It's 14" high and 18" wide,on… Read More
2017-03-17 17:25
(photographing shiny things is difficult)I don't make jewelry. I don't wear much jewelry, but sometimes I just can't help but make something I need Read More
2017-03-02 22:01
I made me a set of personal filters.Residing close to my ears,they will listen and hear whatever comes off the radio,out of speakers, out of mouths,hearing everything within earshotin a… Read More
2017-01-11 19:38
This 8" x 8" oil paintingwill be among many other canvases from which you will be able to select one for yourself, for a mere $30.00.Oil on canvas, entitled "Chaos Mountain".It was intended… Read More
2016-12-24 02:48
This 8" x 8" oil paintingwill be among many other canvases from which you will be able to select one for yourself, for a mere $30.00 Read More
2016-12-19 14:12
Strange BedFellowsdrawingabout 7" wide by 8" tall Read More
2016-12-16 15:45
Some mice are not meek.8.5" wide X 13.5" highcherry wood block printhand printed by Linda Kelen Read More
2016-12-14 20:51
Betty's Nightclub10" wide by 11.25" highCherry woodblock printed on Japanese Kitakata paperwill be in McClain's Gallery. Here's a look at the block itself Read More
2016-12-12 01:37
Early ManThis 18.5 x 14.25" print is printed by hand onto 20.5" x 17" Kitakata paper. It's a tight fit onto the paper, but it does fit well. Not a fan of matting, because… Read More
2016-11-30 19:33
I have beautiful giclees of these prints,but some people want to see them on towels, shower curtains, pillows, coffee cups, etc.I don't want to get involved with inventory,so I'm experimenti… Read More
2016-10-11 15:25
Busy year!As soon as I returned from teaching Whiteline Woodblock Printmaking at the Peninsula School of Art,I began, with my trusty helpers, to render some studio orderin anticipation… Read More
2016-09-04 02:13
This is only about 1/12 of the block.Not yet completely cut and going slow because I seem to be drawing it as I go,changing my mind, adding things, eliminating things,not following "the… Read More
2016-08-26 18:28
Under the watchful eye of 7 Pound Betty, now occupying the position of studio Muse, I begin the first official block of the Garden of Eden project Read More
2016-08-12 13:44
11" tall by about 10.5" wide. Photos by cell phone.Proof was hanging so not really square,but I couldn't wait.I needed to see what I cut. I didn't do the best job of finishing the wood… Read More
2016-07-27 19:18
Now there are SIX Betty Blocks to print.This one is cherry, 11" tall and 10.25" wide. Read More
2016-07-14 16:25
These are only rubbings of what some are calling the Betty Blocks.Five are completed, so, the official printing is in the near future! Read More
2016-07-02 19:08
The Religionator , oil on linen, 20"x30"StoryTeller, oil on linen, 30"x20" Read More
2016-04-28 13:50
Pine Mound Holstein, 16" x 24", Oil on Linen.It will be hanging in the Spring Green Chamber of Commerce officeuntil I bring it back for the Fall Art Tour.It will be for sale...but not just y… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
I'm donating this double switch wallplate,which comes with four screws,and fits a double set of switches like a glove! The Habitat Restore Salvage Art ShowOpening Reception: April… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
....and I'm just getting started!(more about these later...) Read More
