Cover Art

On the Cover | Nov. 16, 2016

learn more about V1's cover art from Ellen B. Nelson

Raven-ous” by Ellen B. Nelson
Mixed media, 8” x 10”

Ellen B. Nelson is now retired from the business world and is seizing the opportunity to explore fiber and mixed media art. It’s playing with a purpose!

“‘Raven-ous’ is a mixed media art work inspired by Edgar Allen Poe’s The Raven. I generally work and am more comfortable with fiber art, embroidery, art quilting, and sewing.  However, I wanted to stretch my borders in order to bring back what I had learned to fiber. “Raven-ous” is a collage of antique papers, photocopies, and found objects, accentuated with paint, glitter, and gold leaf. Adding painted details to the photocopied raven gives the picture added depth and detail, and the stenciled circle behind the bird provides increased dominance to the composition.” – The Artist

Volume One finds its cover art in a number of ways, from local art shows to random emails to knowing someone who knows someone who knows a great artist. The art always originates from a current or former Chippewa Valley resident. If you'd like to submit cover art, send us a letter.