My development as an artist has taken many turns throughout my life, from simple arts and crafts as a child to an internationally recognized art-quilter, author, educator and spokesperson. Each twist and turn brings me further into the light of discovery. There are so many ways to play with color and texture, so many avenues to explore. It is a process and an adventure.

I am currently exploring Impressionism, Surrealism and Abstract art with artist-acrylics, colored-pencils, as well as Pen and Ink. Here you will find some selected works representing this journey.

I enjoy all comments, both positive and negative, so please share your thoughts with me.


Fire In The Sky


Fire In The Sky
abstract acrylic on canvas on panel
12" x 24" unframed
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Geometry On Blue


Geometry On Blue
acrylic abstract on panel, 16"x20" unframed
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The circles, large triangle, stripes and checkered-shape are thick (1/8"+) impasto, where the other shapes are flat on the surface. The backround is textured as well.


close-up
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FYI - In English, the borrowed Italian word impasto most commonly refers to a technique used in painting, where paint is laid on an area of the surface (or the entire canvas) very thickly, usually thickly enough that the brush or painting-knife strokes are visible. Paint can also be mixed right on the canvas. When dry, impasto provides texture, the paint coming out of the canvas. Impastoed paint serves several purposes. First, it makes the light reflect in a particular way, giving the artist additional control over the play of light on the painting. Second, it can add expressiveness to the painting, the viewer being able to notice the strength applied by the artist. Third, impasto can push a painting into a three dimensional sculptural rendering. (quoted from Wikipedia)
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