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.


Bronzed Web


Bronze Web
acrylic on canvas on panel
24" x 16" unframed
(floats, framing not necessary)
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What may not be very evident in these images is the "brown" texture you are seeing is actually metallic bronze (highly reflective). This painting is all about the texture and is very rich looking. The edges (unseen here) are painted solid bronze so this work does not necessarily need to be framed to appear finished. It is ready to hang and floats away from the wall. This is one of my favorite pieces to just stare at.

Close-up view:


Incoming: From out of the Darkness


Incoming: From out of the Darkness
acrylic on canvas on boxed panel
24" x 24" x 3/4" deep
(ready to hang)

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I like blue, I like texture, I like geometry, I like the red glazing, but I don't like this painting. Well I don't dislike it either really. Some others who have seen it in person actually like it a lot. So, I am going to do another, same design (probably) and see where that takes me. That is why I posted this. Now I have to do another because you will be expecting to see it. I am so glad you are there. Perhaps you can say why I don't like it?

Laced One



Laced One
acrylic on canvas on boxed panel
24" x 18" x 1" deep
(ready to hang)
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Pretty obvious I used a lot of different kinds of lace to create the texture. Kept it almost monochromatic. I learned if I didn't, multicolored distracts from the texture. I have been working on Lace Two for over a year now - still playing with color. I don't think it photographs well, or I haven't done well with lighting, so do check out and enlarge the close-up images below.


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Circles





Circles
acrylic on canvas on boxed panel
(circles continue on painted sides)
24" x 24" x 1.5" deep
boxed, ready to hang
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River Of Fire


River Of Fire
acrylic on canvas on panel,
16" x 24" unframed
(floats or can be framed)
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Gilded Crinkle



Gilded Crinkle
acrylic and gold leaf on canvas on panel
24" x 24" (floats or can be framed)
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Paint colors: brilliant blue, cerulean blue, prism violet, quinacridone blue violet, quinacridone burnt orange, cadmium orange, iridescent gold fine, and 14 karat gold leaf.

Canvas wraps to the back of the panel. Can hang by the bracing making the painting appear to float off the wall, or may be framed. Very textured. Highly reflective - hues really pop out when it is spotlighted  (shown below) - very dramatic and interesting.


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Nautilus 1


Nautilus 1
acrylic on canvas on panel
24" x 30" x 1"
sides painted, does not need to be framed
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Pumice




Pumice
acrylic on canvas on boxed panel
16" x 24" x 1.5" deep
(sides painted as well, no frame needed)
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This work is so named because I used an acrylic medium with pumice in it (Golden "Pumice Gel") to create the main texture. I also used Golden "Tar Gel" which is more evident in the close-up images below. This is a very glossy piece, thus the shine in the images (sorry, my claim to fame isn't photography). Private collection.



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