Poppy Overflow
We have had some unseasonable warm days, and it has definitely put me in the mood for spring. I can almost imagine wading through a thick, luscious, field of poppies on a bright warm and sunny day. What do you … Continued
Tulips at Sunrise
This week I have had a lot of fun making a big stack of pretty papers using a printing plate and various tools, mostly hand made. One of those papers found its way into this piece as the vase, and … Continued
Lily Pads in Abstract
I don’t often do abstract pieces, but I loved this technique that I hit upon so much that I had to do a piece that just showcased it. So here is my “Lily Pads in Abstract”. Adds a pop of … Continued
I have plans on creating a series of abstract still life pieces. I keep doing some as a “warm up” or to figure out how I want to go about them. I suspect my series will end up being a … Continued
Foray into Abstraction
Last week I took a foray into abstract art under the tutlage of Brian Hinkle in a workshop at Tessera Fine Art Gallery. It was super fun, and now I have a better appreciation of abstract art.
Woman of Color
I started this 16 x 20 canvas piece while camping in Colorado and did the final touch ups here at home. It is a departure from my recent mixed media, done only with acrylic using a large paint brush and a … Continued
Peace in the Chaos
There is always that moment when I face a blank canvas and wonder what will emerge. I always have a plan, but as I start to paint, the work seems to take on a life of its own and seldom … Continued
Children and Art
Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up. Pablo Picasso Recently, my four and five year old grandchildren were drawing with the company of their 17 year old aunt. All three … Continued