Rule-Adverse

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Art, collage, ephemera, mixed media, mixed media collage, no rules, pamela towns, vintage, vintage papers, wall art

Following rules is not for everyone, but especially not for the entitled.

Mixed-media abstract collage from found papers, crayon, and watercolor.

6″ x 6″

Middle Ground

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Art, collage, compromise, ephemera, mixed media, mixed media collage, pamela towns, vintage, vintage papers, wall art

Finding middle ground is all about recognizing our differences and being willing to listen to opposing viewpoints.

Abstract collage from found papers.

6″ x 6″

Billionaire Status

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Art, collage, ephemera, mixed media, mixed media collage, pamela towns, vintage, vintage papers, wall art

“Tolerably well-to-do” . . . but never enough. There seems to be something about reaching the billionaire status that changes people. Does greed take over or is it the fear of losing it all that makes it never enough?

Mixed-media abstract collage from found papers and ink.

6″ x 6″

Unwavering Resoluteness

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Art, collage, determination, ephemera, mixed media, mixed media collage, pamela towns, resolute, resoluteness, unwavering, vintage, vintage papers, wall art

I can . . . I will . . . I did

When I first finished this piece, I thought the words “hope” and “love” would influence the title since I noticed them early on. But then I saw the words above and they more reflected my mood for today.

6″ x 6″

Coming in Third

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3, Art, collage, ephemera, found object, mixed media, mixed media collage, pamela towns, rusty, third place, vintage, vintage papers, wall art

It’s almost a moot point . . . especially if there’s only 3 in the race. Does only winning matter?

Abstract collage with vintage papers and found rusty gas station number.

6″ x 6″

Pure Satisfaction

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Art, blue, collage, ephemera, mixed media, mixed media collage, pamela towns, vintage, vintage papers, wall art

Blue always brings me satisfaction. In this mixed-media abstract collage, a lot of elements helped determine the name. The words “great pleasure, good and trusting, garden, fully guaranteed, all give me the impression of pure satisfaction.

6″ x 6″

Diminished Faculties

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Art, collage, ephemera, mixed media, mixed media collage, pamela towns, vintage, vintage papers, wall art

Two quarts whiskey + one quart wine can have you wondering “what is happening”

Mixed-media abstract collage from found papers, pastels, and ink.

6″ x 6″

Lessons in Empathy

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Art, collage, empathy, ephemera, mixed media, mixed media collage, pamela towns, vintage, vintage papers, wall art

Playing with blue with this mixed media abstract collage from found and painted papers.

6″ x 6″

Tempestuous

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Art, collage, ephemera, mixed media, mixed media collage, pamela towns, tempestuous, vintage, vintage papers, wall art, wild birds

The wild birds . . .

Mixed-media abstract collage from found papers, paint, and ink.

6″ x 6″

At Face Value

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Art, collage, ephemera, mixed media, mixed media collage, pamela towns, vintage, vintage papers, wall art

Can we trust what we see on the surface? I would be great if we could take everything at face value.

Mixed-media abstract collage made from vintage papers and book parts.

6″ x 6″