digital
14 x 17"
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oil on ceramic 13 x 6 x 6"
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colored infrared print on vellum gilded with 24kt gold leaf 15 x 13 x 1"
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mixed media sculpture 27 x 26 x 5"
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acrylic on wood 12 x 12"
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photo screenprint 24 x 18 x .5"
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acrylic 30 x 30 x 1.5"
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painted foundry molds & found materials 28.5 x 17.5 x 6"
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monoprint 14 x 12 x 1.5"
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oil 24 x 30"
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stone 17 x 6 x 6"
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oil on canvas 24 x 24"
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acrylic on thin birch board 16 x 12 x .125"I wanted to branch out into less traditional portraiture, and conceived of the idea of modern iconography—portraying everyday people as saints and mythological characters. I loved the reference model's beautiful silhouette and sidelong look, and decided to add a halo and name her Saint Side-Eye to convey a sense of mystery and distinction.
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alkyd oil 30 x 48 x 1.5"Painting and poem inspired by survivors of COVID-19 Gathering together They've made it out of the woods. From the edge of darkness and back Broken but patched back together, They take their places on pedestals, like trophies. They've won. They survived. And who are these witnesses below? Did they escape the pandemic- Or did they succumb to it?
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oil & mixed media 36 x 84 x 1.5"Tribute to NAWA founders and all subsequent members, names of current SC chapter along base. Divided into 3 centuries, 19, 20,21. Four founders shown handing caged birds, aka female artists, to original, Grace FitzRandolph, who frees them into next centuries. Depicts expected societal rules and fashion. Ironic use of vacuum cleaner bags for samplers, with names stitched, child like. Corsets, keys, cages, chatelain, approved art subjects. 20 century, my artistic journey with doubts, failures, dark places to hide but within glorious symphony of nature. 21 century, my confident, peaceful place with space to think and work. Carolina Wren as guardian. Birds and flight paths connect the centuries.
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oil on canvas 30 x 24 x 1"Ego is a significant part of self-esteem, self-worth, self-confidence, and self-image. We care for it, caress it, allure it, so it stays with us, loves us, and lives in us. Although it is the part of the mind that mediates between the conscious and the unconscious, it's responsible for reality testing, and we need it for a sense of personal identity. Overindulgence in loving yourself may bring Ego to a dangerous state that might hurt us. The Ego separates us from ourselves and becomes an unhealthy sense of superiority and importance. It brings arrogance and self-centered ambition. It becomes our enemy. So, what does one do? Live with the enemy? Tame it? Or maybe killing it is the answer?
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acrylic on canvas 20 x 20 x 1.5"This painting was initially inspired by images from the James Webb telescope. I have always loved viewing the sky and this is my interpretation of what is out there.
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pastel 19 x 23"To find inspiration for painting, I sometimes get off the pavement and take the roads less traveled in the Midwest. This is a painting that resulted from my trip one early morning last Fall. I couldn't see well enough to determine if a deer was really off in the distance that morning, but something in the field looked like the form of a deer. I really enjoy capturing the natural beauty of the Midwest landscape to share with viewers--especially when the morning light creates such vibrant color for a painter to enjoy.
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encaustic 8 x 8 x 1"Everything around us was shades of blue and grey. We were sitting outside on the coast of Pico Island, in the Azores, listening to the waves break over volcanic rock. Not the nicest weather for a vacation with friends, but the Sangria we shared muted the chilly, damp weather. I love the contrast of the dark red and the orange against the stormy sky and sea. This piece takes into consideration, unpleasant weather, along with the concept of making the best of it.
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digital fabricating to ink on paper, AP1 14 x 14"This QR code links to an animated portrait of Abraham Lincoln, where the digital marks of its creation unfold one-mark-at-a-time. The marks themselves are both a witness to the spirit of the man as well as to the medium that is defining our technological age. This portrait is part of a larger series of black and white drawings of Abraham Lincoln created by the artist during the tumult of the last presidential election.
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photography, digitally enhanced 26 x 38"As a fine art photographer my goal is to engage the viewer. It is not my purpose to document an event as a photojournalist would be doing, but to create a work of art that stirs an emotion. I photographed these penguins on the Falkland Islands off South America and waited until the penguins started interacting with one another before I attempting to photograph them. By waiting until the right moment, the viewer can now feel the same excitement as I experienced, when I saw these two penguins greeting each other… ready to kiss!
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painting 16 x 20 x 1.375"Stinger Flight is from my Visual Poems series of drawings that I have been developing for the past seven years. This piece was inspired by a Loquat leaf I found abandoned in nature. Within each object, hidden personalities are found and speak to those that listen.
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ink on yupo paper 12 x 16 x 1"In times of darkness, there is always a ray of hope, positivity, and light. The painting, Always Follow the Light, is an image to remind the viewer to never give up. There is a choice to seek the possibility that comes in every phase of life. It is within each soul to seek that special light. This painting is dedicated to my mother, who while battling cancer, spoke her last words " Well, I have had a wonderful life". She always followed the light.
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painted steel wire on wood panel 23 x 26 x 2"My art depicts a broad and embracing perspective of human closeness to allow viewers' imaginations to respond in as open a way as possible. My parents suffered extreme early traumas that left them fearful of others. Their influence was a huge obstacle for me to overcome. As a result, I am sensitive to the damage to people, communities, and nations when fear prevents us from finding trust through recognition of our similarities and negotiation of our differences.
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oil on canvas 40 x 40 x 1.5"My painting is inspired by the fiery feelings that overcome peace..I intended to show the passion I feel that drowns out beauty and struggles to stay above the political fray.
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metal, nylon, plastic, & cardboard 22 x 18 x 4.5"My recent series of work is called "Vagina Masks." The masks reflect on sexual abuse, body dysmorphia, social pressure to be perfect and forever young, and changes that occur in our minds and bodies as we age. I wrap, tie, and bind recycled materials and everyday objects found in my home (such as hangers, plastic bags, yarn, pins, etc.) to create layers that hide, reveal, constrict, and free what is under the mask.
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encaustic 24 x 24 x 2"The hot flow of encaustic color is beginning to phase out my previously tightly controlled assembly of patterned hexagons. Those are still referenced in my work and their optical effect is still noticeable,—what is new is greater freedom in the fungible marks of hot encaustics—letting the lava flow & fuse. The pigments sparkle in my newest works.
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watercolor 19 x 25 x 2"Had an interesting walk along the Palisades. During the hike, I gathered some chives which I incorporated in my breakfast for the following morning.
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oil & gold leaf on linen 22 x 28"This painting is based on my experiences in Rio during Carnaval. I have been working on this theme, aiming to portray the energy and colors I've seen during my participation in Carnaval in Rio De Janeiro. I added gold leaf, a new medium for me. I wanted to portray a fresh look, movement and "Allegria"; (happiness).
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acrylic 30 x 24 x 0.8"This piece is from my 'Landscapes' series, capturing memories from last summer and filled with anticipation for the next. It evokes the summer nights when the fresh memories of fiery sunsets still sparkle in my mind before they fade away. "But thy eternal summer shall not fade." William Shakespeare
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acrylic painting with 3D leaves & branches 36 x 60 x 3"I am always inspired by my onetime hometown of Kailua, Hawaii. I feel a profound connection to the island. The smells, breezes, colors, ocean and warm, wonderful people inspire me. It is not about making a pretty picture, it is about spiritual connection on a deep level. I have experienced healing there after devastating losses. It always fills me up, even when I didn't realize I was empty. My hope is to move the viewer in some way.
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acrylic 16 x 20"The inspiration for this work comes from the highly invasive Oriental Bittersweet vine that grows in the woods behind my house.
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acrylic 23.5 x 31"How to depict the illusive concept of sin? Choosing an apple strongly symbolized this religious meaning, but how to render spirituality, devoid of gravity, was the challenge. The painting method implemented was to paint a setting of various deep blues pushing space forward and back. The wispy leaf-like lines created movement and visually flowed across the canvas implying spirit. The apple, in its purest form and color, is braced by 2 branches and created a stillness... Now the apple is ready to be picked.
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punch needle embroidery 30 x 24 x 1"Rejecting the insinuations often thrust upon the female form, this work presents a highly rigid and resolutely geometric portrait of a woman, without a stroke of curvature. It's depiction of a fractured facial profile calls out the notion of discomfort from unwanted attention and mis-placed celebration of beauty that women receive simply by just being out in the world. The Artist presents a reaction-driven portrayal of those exchanges, and simultaneously shows strength embodied in female agency. This work re-examines our perceptions on “social appropriateness”.
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ceramic 11 x 8 x 8"
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mixed media, acrylic 12 x 12 x 1" My love of architecture is evident in my work. Trained originally as a sculptor, I try combining the feeling of depth and structure in my 2D pieces. The small spaces in my work allows the viewer to enter the space and capture their imagination.
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oil on linen 24 x 30 x 1.5" My paintings refer to the mystery, power and spirituality of the landscape. They speak of hope and optimism, while they also recognize humankind's insignificance in relation to the universe. The work is not about realistic forms but rather my response to what I see —the colors, shapes and atmosphere. My intention is to reflect nature's timeless cycle, the ephemeral sense of life, and the question of what else might be.
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oil on canvas 30 x 30 x 1.5" Inspired by my daily walks in the nearby woods with my dog, I sought to capture my experience of the natural world through a colorful and dynamic composition. What sets Giverny Reflections apart is the overall patterning of colored marks, created through vigorous brush strokes.Someone told me that the intermingling blues, reds, greens, and yellows reminded her of Giverny. The sense of movement and depth, around the portion that suggests reflection and possibly water surrounded by foliage-like forms on either side, reminded her of standing in the garden there. So despite the fact that the inspiration came from my local walks I adopted the reference to that beautiful garden in France.
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oil & thread on canvas 20 x 16" I used to weave carpet, this work is part of series, oriental that inspired by oriental movement in 19 century and my knowledge as carpet designer and weaver, this is the smallest in the series.
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oil 26 x 22.25 x 1.5" I am inspired by the figure and the actions of the figure. Talking on a cell phone is truly one of the easiest actions to observe and provides a picture that hopefully everyone can relate to. People are very focused on their phones, so, drawing or painting that situation gives you multiple artistic areas to contemplate.
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acrylics 30 x 30 x 2" I have been exploring color relationships and the interplay between shapes, light, and shadow for my entire career. Color is the driving force behind all of my art, and experimenting with a variety of mediums, materials, and sizes is an integral part of my creative process. In the painting Origami, thin layers of acrylic paint are glazed onto the canvas to give the illusion of light filtering through vibrant color. The effect of the loose brush strokes further enhance the softness of the light and give the paintings a more textural feel.
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acrylic 36 x 36"
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oil 30 x 20 x 1" Resilience Blooms: Surrendering to Growth is an oil painting that encapsulates the transformative journey of self-discovery and healing. At the heart of the artwork stands a woman, symbolizing the collective human experience and the pivotal moment when one realizes their worth and confronts their fears and past traumas. Surrealistically intertwined with the landscape, she signifies that our past is an inseparable part of us, but by facing it, we can foster personal growth and empowerment.
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photography 28 x 17 x 1.5" The thrill of speed, spray, and splash during a boating adventure are my favorite ways to spend a day. Equipped with my Nikon and a telephoto lens, I sat aft observing the ensigns' flow and flutter. I favor a telephoto lens for its ability to draw viewers into the scene, eliciting a reflective response to the imagery. This vision was captured aboard "Irish" off Camden, Maine, in West Penobscot Bay. Being on a US-flagged vessel gives me a profound sense of security. I aim to search for images that convey significant symbols reflective of how and where I live. The clarity of bright days contributes to fulfilling my artistic pursuit of simplicity, symbolism, and the evocation of thought.
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oil on canvas 20 x 16 x 2" I am a Philadelphia based artist who loves color! I use painting to express my interest in people and how they fit into their environment. Everyday experiences interest me the most. In this oil painting, I focus on 3 brothers enjoying the fading afternoon sun of the spring shoreline. They are comfortable being together, yet each of the boys are lost in their own world. My process begins by taking a photo with my phone, and rendering the lines, shapes and values with white and black charcoal on gray paper. Next, I choose the size of the canvas and compose the piece using yellow ochre watercolor. Finally, I use a variety of brushes to apply layers of oil paint to complete the image.
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acrylic with handmade imported paper 16 x 20 x 2" My art for a lifetime has been about the magnificent diversity of humanity and nature. The ‘Endangered body of work’ was begun fourteen years ago as it became evident that Mother Earth, the wildlife, and humanity are endangered from climate change, deforestation, overfishing, insecticides, pollution, poaching, and the effects of war. Mother Earth and Mother Nature are also often used metaphorically for women since many women find themselves in situations of endangerment globally. Tree of Knowledge I was painted with a burning tree because I feel deeply about all the women worldwide who are denied educations.
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oil & oil sticks on Oleo paper 19.75 x 29.75 x .1" Hawaii is such an enveloping place, every island is unique. The dichotomy of the old and the constant evolution of these volcanic islands inspires. This view struck me as so American, of a time when America was new. The beauty of the early morning mist and the light illuminating the cows freely roaming around ancient giant trees was an amazing sight. The colors were so true. It kind of reminded me of the scenes painted by the Hudson River School of mid-19th-century American painters. Very romantic, moody and idyllic. The use of oil paints on oleo paper gave me the ability to give dimension to this amazing and unique landscape. Feeling it as I painted!
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pastel 23 x 29 x 1" I painted this pieces based on some photos I took while I was at a park which had a pond. There in the pond hidden in plain sight was this frog, half submerged in the water. The color and light drew caught my attention, but also the subject matter. As I painted the frog, it made me think about people and how we humans also hide in plain sight for similar reasons. Have you ever played "hide and go seek"?
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acrylic 20 x 30 x 1.5" In an Oasis of peace all my senses came to a palette of emotions observing gentle, warm pleasant view of brown and yellow tones. This moment was stollen from my ordinary hasty life style.
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freehand digital painting, archival pigment ink on cavas 1/12 32 x 40 x 1.5" It’s All True-NOW DRINK is inspired by the post truth, conspiracy theory, misinformation, current political climate we’re living in. In the painting we see a young girl scout, or is she a Neo Hitler youth, selling blue drinks and flat earth cookies. Behind her, childhood myths are presented side by side with obvious falsehood beliefs held by a number of people. They have drunk the Kool-Aid, a pop culture phrase which means blind obedience to an ideology or person even when presented with proven facts that their beliefs are false.