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Below is a review of my Instagram account where I post photos and stories about my work in progress on a weekly basis. To read more, simply click on the photo and it will redirect you to my Instagram account. Follow me if you would like!

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The glue is still setting on this one, but I was e

The glue is still setting on this one, but I was excited to share! These are two peregrine falcon feathers lovingly placed in this little “home”. The gold complements the bird’s majestic flight as I watch it search for fish in the neighborhood ponds and marsh on James Island, South Carolina.
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DM me if you are interested in adding this to your home collection.
#peregrinefalcon #feather #tinahirsig #sculpture #sculptorsofinstagram #reclaimedwood #gold #flight #protectnature

#earthday2021 🌍 🌎 🌏

#earthday2021
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I am thrilled to be a part of an assemblage exhibi

I am thrilled to be a part of an assemblage exhibition at @publicworksartcenter
These three pieces will be there.

The opening is this Friday and will be up through May alongside another exhibition “Mother”. I put a photo of my Mom in their installation of mother’s.

I am enjoying seeing what this art center is doing for our local art scene.

#supportlocalartists #buylocal #summervillesc #tinahirsig

I have been experimenting with wax today and adher

I have been experimenting with wax today and adhering this cherry birch bark outside my drawing of a mourning dove. I am enjoying the workability of this medium. It’s very forgiving when I change my mind. This one is not my favorite, but it’s been enjoyable learning something new.

I am grateful for @sharireplogle_studios for her online class about encaustics.

#encausticart #mourningdove #graphitedrawing #wax
#tinahirsig #cherrybirch

If you live in the Lowcountry of South Carolina, y

If you live in the Lowcountry of South Carolina, you may have noticed the cordgrass in the marsh has started to spring new green growth. This small piece is dedicated to new beginnings.

“Seaside Creek Begins Again”
9”x9”
Image transfer print on paper, glass jars, cordgrass seeds, cork, on paper.

#lowcountry #southcarolina #cordgrass #marsh #mixedmedia #imagetransfer #print #glassjar #tinahirsig

“Red-winged Blackbird” 5”x5” Graphite, pas

“Red-winged Blackbird”
5”x5”
Graphite, pastel, map, sweet grass, beeswax on wood panel

I am listening and observing for serendipitous bird encounters in my daily life to reveal my next subject for this encaustic series. In my backyard there was a flock of birds chatting and flittering around in the bamboo. I couldn’t see them but their singing was familiar. Did you know there is an app to identify bird songs? It’s called Song Sleuth. I recorded their singing and it identified several birds at first. The second recording was more clear and identified the red-winged blackbird. Sure enough, a few popped out of the bamboo so I could see them. I don’t see them as much as I used to. I suspect it is the loss of habitat since two plots of forest have been plowed down for housing in my neighborhood over the last six years. 😕

#redwingedblackbird #encaustic #drawing #pastel #graphite #birdencounter #map

“Red Tailed Hawk” 5”x5”x1” Graphite draw

“Red Tailed Hawk”
5”x5”x1”
Graphite drawing, map, beeswax, on wood panel

#encausticart #wax #beeswax #redtailedhawk #redtailedhawksofinstagram #artistsoninstagram #tinahirsig #graphitedrawing #map #circle

Wax!! I will say more about the red winged black b

Wax!! I will say more about the red winged black bird in my next post. In the meantime, isn’t this beeswax luscious?

#encaustic #artprocess #beeswax #redwingedblackbird

The red tailed hawk is the subject for this encaus

The red tailed hawk is the subject for this encaustic work. I had a vision to build up the wax layers around the portrait but decided to scrape down the center instead to reveal the bird. This is an enjoyable medium to add and remove the wax. I am going to try a gold leaf border.

#redtailedhawk #encaustic #robertrauschenberg #nickbantock #josephcornell #beatrixpotter #kikismith #mentorship #assemblageart

Just a sketch of bigger ideas. #redtailedhawk #dr

Just a sketch of bigger ideas.

#redtailedhawk #drawing

I had this experience with a red tailed hawk in my

I had this experience with a red tailed hawk in my neighborhood the other day. I saw it twice while jogging. The second time it was within ten feet and we had some serious eye contact for about a minute while it perched on a mailbox. This drawing is about that experience. My tendency is to overwork a drawing so I am letting that happen with the hawk you see here. The challenge will be to have a loose hand and more expressive marks for the rest of the drawing to express its flight. I really want my mark making, and myself in general, to loosen up!

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#redtailedhawk #flight #drawing #graphitedrawing #loosemarks #markmaking

Here is a quick table pic of what I have been rese

Here is a quick table pic of what I have been researching and preparing in my studio. I explored encaustic art last year but am now ready to dive in a bit deeper. I had to read about the safety issues with heated wax (toxic fumes) and exhaust systems before beginning. Keeping a healthy brain seems like a good priority 😉

#encausticart #wax #newbeginnings

“Seaside Creek” 24”x36” Materials: graphit

“Seaside Creek”
24”x36”
Materials: graphite drawing, dragonfly, nest, stones, image transfer print, map, found wood

This one literally took me a year to complete. It was one of those pieces that hums in the background of the rest of my studio work. I would work on it here and there when inspired, mostly after my paddles in Seaside Creek. I see that kingfisher bird often and the photo is one I took behind Morris Island. I enjoyed working this big and anticipate a few more like this for 2021.

#graphitedrawing #assemblageart #dragonfly #nest #imagetransfer #seasidecreek #jamesislandsc #kingfisher #paddleboard #naturephotography

Woodpecker feather assemblage…thinking of how th

Woodpecker feather assemblage...thinking of how these will enter my work in the coming year. Thanks to @dragankj for the gift from your yard.
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#woodpecker #feather #assemblage #newbeginnings #tinahirsig #artistsoninstagram

Have you ever watched the wood storks (or any bird

Have you ever watched the wood storks (or any bird) soar on the thermals? It’s fascinating...as if they do it just for fun. Let’s have more fun in 2021, okay?
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#morefun #observebirds #graphitedrawing #drawing #woodstork #benicetoeachother #chillout

Check it out! You can see and purchase my art in

Check it out! You can see and purchase my art in person this weekend. @showandtellartanddesign collected an incredible group of artists, so I know you will find something for your home that not only is unique but also supports your local artist. Please come!

December 12 & 13
12-5pm
2820 Atlantic Ave, Sullivan’s Island

Swipe to see the work I have available.

#supportlocalartists #localbusiness #shoplocal #artforsale #startcollectingart #doit #tinahirsig #charlestonsc #sullivansisland #showandtellartanddesign

What a gorgeous experience @brookgreen_gardens ton

What a gorgeous experience @brookgreen_gardens tonight! Magical is all I have to say ✨✨✨

I have been trying hand stitched “embroidery pai

I have been trying hand stitched “embroidery painting” as a way to quiet my mind but also exploring how to incorporate it into my assemblage work. I worked from a photo and made it up as I went along. This little owl may be made into a pin I can wear, but I’m not sure yet. I enjoy trying new processes and how they may interact with my wider art practice. Sometimes it resonates and sometimes it doesn’t. Only time will tell.
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#embroidery #paintedembroidery #assemblageart #tinahirsig #owl #experimentsinthestudio #stitch #needleandthread

Work in progress. I’m going big with this assem

Work in progress. I’m going big with this assemblage of drawings, maps, prints, and found objects from the Lowcountry.

#assemblageart #graphitedrawing #tinahirsig #lowcountry #southcarolina #kingfisher #marsh #nest #map #dragonfly #foundobjects

“Perseverance” 9”x9” Feather, copper, imag

“Perseverance”
9”x9”
Feather, copper, image transfer on linen in wood shadow box frame

This live oak tree is the one I wrote about one post back. This is a little dedication piece to it sending it good vibes for survival.

DM me if you are interested in purchasing for your home. The shop feature on my website is not playing nice.

#liveoaktree #assemblageart #tinahirsig #collageart #printmaking #imagetransferprint #savetrees🌳 #lovetheearth🌎

"The care of the Earth is our most ancient and mos

"The care of the Earth is our most ancient and most worthy, and after all, our most pleasing responsibility."

― Wendell Berry

This grand live oak tree is one that has inspired many pieces of art from me. In my neighborhood there used to be a forest which is now Freeman’s Point neighborhood. I used to hike to this tree with my boys. If you look at the next photo you will see the tree how it currently looks. It was severely trimmed to build houses around it. Because of this I am not completely sure it is the tree. Does it look like the tree to you? I sure hope so because I can’t stand the thought of it being cut down for a house.

#liveoaktree #freemanspoint #jamesisland #wendellberry #loveearthsbeauty #protectourplanet

“One Tree” 9”x9” Image transfer print, fro

“One Tree”
9”x9”
Image transfer print, frog, gold thread, stones, graphite, thread in a wood shadow box

#mixedmediaart #frog #graphitedrawing #liveoaktree #tree #jamesislandcountypark #tinahirsig #forestart #forest #forestphotography #assemblageart #natureinspired #takecareofourplanet

Embarking on a new school year, I have to keep rem

Embarking on a new school year, I have to keep remembering to take deep breaths and know it’s ok to be scared with this level of change. I also recognize there are new beginnings which I can’t see yet. There is something on the other side of this that will be improved or altered in a good way. At least that is what I have to believe right now.
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Sending good vibes to all the teachers and administrators out there who I know are working tirelessly for our students and families.
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Getting outside in nature rejuvenates and heals, so get on out there for a little perspective. We can do this!
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#liveoaktree #lowcountrylife #natureisacure #teachersofinstagram #newbeginnings #breatheinbreatheout

“Edisto Maritime Forest” 9”x9” Materials:

“Edisto Maritime Forest”
9”x9”
Materials: Tree Branch, gold thread, image transfer print on canvas in shadow box frame

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Edisto Beach State Park is a National Historic Landmark and a local gem. Here is a little about the history from South Carolina’s State Park website:
"Edisto Beach State Park was developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), a New Deal Program created by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The program was designed to provide employment during the Great Depression while addressing national needs in conservation and recreation."

📍Original lands of the Edisto Native Americans, members of the Cusabo family of tribes.

This piece is available for purchase at my website.

#assemblageart #edistobeach #edistostatepark #tinahirsig #gold #thread #branch #foundobjectart #imagetransfer #print #robertrauschenberg #nickbantock #josephcornell #beatrixpotter #kikismith

This is a special commission for a special friend.

This is a special commission for a special friend. This nest is tiny at about 3” diameter. I wonder what bird made this one.

Stones are from a beach on Cape Cod only accessible after a long walk up and down ten story tall dunes. It was epic!

#duneshacktrail #nest #assemblageart #tinahirsig #artistsofinstagram #treebranch #house #home @niente_senza_gioia

There is nothing glamorous or altered in this phot

There is nothing glamorous or altered in this photo. Just a sweaty, trail hiking, nature lovin’ woman hoping all women feel empowered and free enough to seek adventure whatever that means to her. Thanks to the women of Turkey who started this photo challenge. I am grateful you made me aware of the incredibly high “femicide” rate and struggles you face. I honestly take my freedoms for granted. While there is much more work to do, and why I intentionally teach at an all girls school, I am ready to dig in to the work. Thanks to @whysure for nominating me and her kind words. You are an inspiration for love, kindness, creativity, and open-heartedness. 💞

#challengeaccepted #womenempowerment #gettowork #morethanaselfie #sweatyhiker

This sweet little tree frog was found in this pose

This sweet little tree frog was found in this pose perfectly in tact (given to me by my mother-in-law😊). Today I carefully sewed her on with gold thread. The live oak tree in this collage is one I admire often at James Island County Park. The tree frogs chirp in the forest while I walk in this park so it seemed like a perfect fit. Still working on the drawing in the lower right.
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I am escaping for a few days to the forests of North Carolina to hike with my son before the uncertainty of teaching life takes over my brain. Looking forward to some deep breaths, fires, s’mores, and epic hikes. I have a goal of hiking 100 hikes. No time frame. Just seeking nature. You can follow this journey on my other account @then_and_now_camper
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#treefrog #assemblageart #collageart #fineart #artistsoninstagram #tinahirsig #inprocess #deadthingsmadepretty
#liveoak #jamesislandcountypark #southcarolina

I can’t resist posting this photo of Obi. I don’t often see his ears up like this (notice his green tattoos in his ears marking his race ID). We rescued this gentle giant from the racetracks a little over three years ago and we are all smitten. Life with a dog has so much 💕💕.

#greyhoundsofinstagram #rescuedogs #greyhoundlove #greyhoundsmakegreatpets #greyhoundrescue #greyhoundadoption

This trail and maritime forest in Edisto, SC are t

This trail and maritime forest in Edisto, SC are the subject for my next piece of art. So grateful for my summer studio time!
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#edistosc #trail #maritimeforest #ilovesummer

“Edisto Tidal Creek” 9”x9” Materials: Owl

“Edisto Tidal Creek”
9”x9”
Materials: Owl feather, gold brush leaf paint, thread, image transfer print on canvas
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This small tidal creek flows among live oaks and needle palms in Edisto Beach State Park. This park has remnants of a Native American shell mound (aka- trash heap) dating back 2,000 BCE! I am making a second piece of art about this same forest related to the New Deal Program. More soon!
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#tidalcreek #edistobeachstatepark #owl #goldpaint #assemblageart #imagetransferprint #phototransfer #naturephotography #nativeamericanhistory

This magical spot is in Edisto, South Carolina on

This magical spot is in Edisto, South Carolina on the state park property. The trail is great for walking and bike riding. These types of maritime forests never cease to amaze me. It is the inspiration for my next piece of art in the works.

#edistobeach #southcarolina #trail #maritimeforest #forest #magicalspaces

Loblolly Pine 9”x9” Materials: pinecones, map,

Loblolly Pine
9”x9”
Materials: pinecones, map, thread, photo transfer print

DM me if you are interested- I will ship it to you. It will also be up in my website shop soon.
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About the Loblolly pine (from the Arbor Day Foundation): It is native to the east coast from New Jersey to Florida and Texas. It is the most common pine you will see in South Carolina because it grows fast and adapts well to the soil here. In the South, the name loblolly means depression. The tree was originally observed growing in river bottoms, which is where it acquired this name. It is extremely aromatic and sometimes is called “rosemary pine”. The Loblolly provides shelter and food to critters and birds. If you are along the east coast and you see a pine tree in your neighborhood it is most likely a Loblolly!
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#loblollypine #pinetree #assemblageart #map #robertrauschenberg #nickbantock #beatrixpotter #josephcornell #kikismith #mentorship

This loblolly pine was photographed in the Francis

This loblolly pine was photographed in the Francis Marion National Forest awhile back. It is the subject of my first piece of art about the richness of our forests.
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#loblolly #pinetree #francismarionnationalforest #forest #southcarolina

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