Teaser time! I just posted about my last wearable art project, a dress made of spoons, so who can guess what my next project will be? Stay tuned! Stephanie Oplinger www.stephanieoplingerarts.com
Wearable Art: A Dress made of Spoons
Close to this time last year, a crazy idea got stuck in my head. Then, an art madness – which is the best I can do to describe it – came over me, and I was suddenly sending out people to find plastic spoons and commanding anyone in sight to drill, cut, or hot glue …
Spray Paint Art: My First!
Several months ago, I tried out speed spray paining for the first time. And… I loved it! After researching some techniques, I ran to the local dollar store to get some bowls and cups to help me get started. I started by putting down a few layers of paint, then placing the bowls and cups around the …
A Note of Thanks
I want to thank each and every single one of you who comment or lurk on my social media art posts, who stop me in the checkout line at the store to praise my latest piece, who mail me notes to encourage me – You are all so wonderful and I am grateful for every …
Victims Are Just Like You and Me
“Victims are just like you and me.” The words in this poster bring up a great point: human trafficking and modern slavery know no age or class – social, economic, or otherwise. Victims of sexual slavery come from all walks of life and from the most ordinary next-door places. Trafficking and slavery doesn’t just happen …
Day 16: Tommy
Day 16: Tommy Size: 3.5 x 2.5 inches / 9 x 6 cm Medium: acrylic paint Available for Purchase? SOLD 1) What inspired this piece? My tomcat, Tommy. Best cat that ever lived. He died tragically young. 2) Why did you give it that title? It’s my tomcat’s name. He really was a little Romeo. …
Airlines Combat Human Trafficking
Scotland is now training airline flight attendants to spot victims of human trafficking. This initiative is part of a larger network in Scotland to train public and health service workers to spot potential victims and to give them the tools necessary to help them. Can you think of ways in your workplace that human trafficking …
Day 15: Princess
Day 15: Princess Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches / 6 x 9 cm Medium: acrylic paint Available for purchase? SOLD 1) What inspired this piece? My kitty cat. She a small calico named Princess. And she never stops meowing. She claws you if you ignore her. I also wanted to paint another cat to add …
Pornography and Sex Slavery
It’s not the first time that it’s been pointed out that sex slavery and pornography have a strong link. The video below takes a look at the unique challenge our digitized generation faces and scientifically shows how pornography does in fact contribute to sex slavery. Think about it! Huge events in history have a profound effect on today’s …
Day 14: Bluer than Sky Were Her Eyes
Day 14: Bluer than Sky Were Her Eyes Size: 7 x 5 inches / 18 x 13 cm Medium: colored pencils and white acrylic paint Available for purchase? Purchase here 1) What inspired this piece? This beautiful portrait photograph by Maria Selegna. The model is Andrea Auserón. 2) Why did you give it that title? It …