In the Woods
I am privileged to be involved in an intimate and delightful show in a private home in a secluded, woodsy location. The home has been dubbed Studio in the Woods, and over the years has been home to all kinds … 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
“Foxy Mama”
“Foxy Mama” Once in awhile I catch a glimpse of a fox darting across our country road, or peering out from a row of weeds. I always feel privileged to spot one, though if I was raising chickens I might … Continued
Fox on a Walk
I always stress the importance of starting with a good background, in this case it was a Citra Solv treated bed of magazine pages. I wanted an abstract leaf like pattern, so designed the stencil special for this piece. (If … Continued
Encroachment
“Encroachment” is another take of the very similar “Wishful Thinking” fox, but in a perhaps less idealistic world. In most of my art, I prefer to create a world of my optimistic choosing, but once in awhile there is a … Continued
Wishful Thinking
This is the nearly complete fox that I created using a reverse painting technique. I started with a 18 x 24 wood panel covered with Citra Solv treated National Geographic magazine pages that I had scrubbed part of the ink … Continued
Forest Queen
“Forest Queen” first appeared in my sketchbook. I was inspired looking through my stash of papers, and my new line of stencils. Dots in a Row is especially evident in the background. After getting everything blocked in, I did some … Continued
Forest Fox
Little “Forest Fox” is my first fox, something I have been wanting to do for some time. He sits by a reverse painted tree (the tree is the original background, painted around) among fronds that are one of my new … Continued