Keeper of the Sunrise
This brand new version of the Keeper of the Plains is done in a wonky grid sort of style that is my take on Mid Century Modern. I think of the many beautiful Kansas sunsrises that I have seen and … Continued
Paint with Paper
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Hands on workshop to learn techniques for using paper to create painterly collages on canvas or in the art journal.
Spring Flowers
“Where flowers bloom, so does hope.” Lady Bird Johnson Though it has felt like a return to winter here in central Kansas, I am trusting that spring weather is just around the corner. That is probably why I have … Continued
The Mighty Jungle
Mighty Jungle was created as a demo piece on the final day of workshops for the Topeka Art Guild. We were making use of many of the techniques we had used throughout the week, so I started with alcohol inks … Continued
“Ruby Red”
“Ruby Red” is an example of reverse painting on a mixed media background. I used Golden high flow paints, acrylic inks, alcohol inks, blending solution and alcohol to create an interesting field of red on Yupo paper similar to this … Continued
North of November
North of November is an intuitive mixed media work that has evolved over several months. I first created a background, then it sat around for awhile while I contemplated where it should go next. The man was a later addition … Continued
Welcome Spring!
“I am going to try to pay attention to the spring. I am going to look around at all the flowers, and look up at the hectic trees. I am going to close my eyes and listen”. Anne Lamott This … Continued
Good Morning Beautiful Day
Starting the week out on a positive note with this cheery little collage paper bird greeting the new day. If you look closely there are oodles of fun paper strips that make up the background, coated with a transparent turquoise … Continued
Rainy Day Bouquet
Rainy Day Bouquet is one of my finger painted drippy and splattered floral bouquets. I love making these, they are so relaxing and fun… and a good way to get me working a little looser. There is something about the … Continued
Old World Beauty
“Old World Beauty” is on a 16 x 20 deep stretched canvas with a Citra Solv altered background and a batik fabric vase. The roses are a mix of paper and paint. The piece is muted and has kind of … Continued