New Book Release: AWASIS by Sarah K. Ikerd • Studio Shangri-La Publications 2025 “Awasis” the science fiction novel that began as a series on Kindle Vella is now available on Amazon in large hardcover, as an ebook, also as a paperback printed on recycled paper. Awasis, named for the actual exoplanet and the Cree wordContinue reading “§ Publications Book Release: AWASIS, A Science Fiction Novel”
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Featured Sustainable Mixed Media: “Tapestry Of We”
The first note about this tapestry is that it’s still in progress. Given experience with previous mixed media, the process of the piece can also look really interesting. I find it already compelling in its natural form, as a combination of upcycled materials: ‘Yard waste’ or found wood, fabric that is/was a curtain, other recycledContinue reading “Featured Sustainable Mixed Media: “Tapestry Of We””
Art, AI & Ethics: The Making Of “All Souls”
“All Souls” is my first earnest oil painting, and a 4’x3’ at that. It’s in a realistic style, although the scene is surreal: As you can see from the Wombo Dream.AI demo, the subject is a white mouse, unfortunately often bred as a test subject. Its innocence here is highlighted by the rainbow bridge inContinue reading “Art, AI & Ethics: The Making Of “All Souls””
Studio Shangri-La Featured Enviro Art: “Guardians”
Studio Shangri-La • Guardians :: The feeling of this photo piece is that nature made us & nature is making us come together. Also influenced by respect for animals & their sentience & intelligence, an important issue featured in latest Guardians Of The Galaxy movie. These are crows mid flight in Somerville, MA. See alsoContinue reading “Studio Shangri-La Featured Enviro Art: “Guardians””