Delivery Day
“Delivery Day” 18 x 24 This piece is a mix of collage and paint, inspired by an old pickup I saw on a road trip, as well as the pigs and chickens on my daughter’s farm and the sunflowers all along … Continued
Seeing Red
I don’t know why I don’t do more cardinals,they are so cheery in their red feathers! I think it is because they always make me think of a Christmas card and snow scenes. My initial plan was to have the … Continued
In From the Field
Six (or is it seven?) years ago today one of my children got married. She went out and gathered fresh wild sunflowers for us to make into bouquets, corsages, and decorations. “In From the Field” is what our home looked … Continued
Blue Bonnet Belle joins Disaster Relief
I am offering up “Blue Bonnet Belle” for sale. 100% of the proceeds will go to the continuing disaster relief of our Texas friends. They still need our help! This is a great way to acquire a piece of art, AND … Continued
His Eye is on the Sparrow
“His Eye is on the Sparrow” mixed media collage on a 16 x 20 cradled wood panel. Inspired by the hymn written in 1905 by lyricist Civilla D. Martin and composer Charles H. Gabrie. While I was tearing paper, adding stitches, fitting and … Continued
Can’t See the Forest for the Trees
“Can’t See the Forest for the Trees” refers to the hidden little critters and plant life that can be found on this forest floor, but you have to take a second look to see it! This is a 20 x … Continued
Adding Stitches
Adding stitches to artwork is a fun and easy way to add rich texture and interesting depth to a piece of art. It is what makes the audience take a closer look, and that means they are engaging with the … Continued
Kansas Gold
In this piece I combined a Citra Solv grungy sort of background with collage with my new to me drippy flower technique. The vase is some rice paper from my stash that I “painted” with some hot wax, then washed … Continued
Simply Trees
“SimplyTrees” is a 12 x12 Citra Solv mixed media piece for which I created my own stencil design to use in creating. Hanging out in the trees was my favorite place to be as a child. I still have a … Continued