Collage
11.5 x 8.5 in
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watercolor with ink and collage 12 x 16 x 1" My intent is to make visual my inner world of feelings and dreams. The creatures that inhabit this world appear during the process of creation and are not planned but embellished later. I am inspired by artists such as Klee and Kandinsky, Outsider art, and children's drawings. I am especially drawn to the element of whimsy and the directness I see in the work of these influences.
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mixed media: collage with beads, tassels, string, and other found objects 12 x 12 x 1" My portraits and figurative collages (some with mixed media) of women are formed out of patterned and hand-painted papers, magazine pictures, acrylic paint, and ink, and may include found objects. They are colorful and have an element of whimsy and suggest attitudes and other aspects of personality that tell a visual story. I'm passionate about Folk/Outsider art and children's drawings, and they are my primary influences.
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Oil 11 x 14 in. “Summer Flowers “ captures a fleeting moment in time .Painting ethereal flowers is a wonderful way to contemplate the eternal.As I look at the flowers’ beauty I am reminded of the inner beauty that is in all of us ; our true nature; our innermost being.The flowers I paint are my models .My painting is a response of my emotions to the beauty that I am seeing . My intention for my painting is to share and celebrate the beauty that I see in nature.
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Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.Inspired by art history's paintings of artists at their easels, I made this painting of the beginning of the process of awaiting an idea or inspiration for a painting. This part of the process is magical to me and perhaps the most difficult of going from idea to committing to creating a painting of that concept. For me the process begins by turning inward.oil on oil primed linen 29.75 x 26 x 1"
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oil & white gold leaf on panel 30 x 108" (triptych) Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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These paintings are inspired by my interactions with my grandchildren for a collection of work focusing predominantly on my life as a grandparent. This is often not discussed in the art world but is a role many of us play in our lives. I am dedicating a collection of paintings to this inspiration. Also included here is family life, and a reflection on pivotal life changing decisions we all make. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.32 x 28"oil on oil primed linen
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Oil, Palladium leaf on Ampersand Gessoboard panels diptych 36 x 96 The Bernadette Award
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oil on oil primed linen 40 x 30 x 2" Inspired by a recurring dream, I am interested in past experiences and how they mold and form who we become. Childhood memories are often the source of meaning and inspiration for my work. I use a shallow space and multiple perspectives in my compositions, working partly from life and partly imagination. All imagery has a specific meaning to me personally but I do not wish to embed a narrative in the painting. The inspiration serves only as an excuse to make the painting.
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Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.My palette of found objects and foundry molds requires being tactile, playful, and using chance and intentional placement to create anthropomorphic totems. As I create my work, I let the shapes and objects guide me. The composition comes first but with constant editing, a theme emerges. I find meaning in these found objects and detritus from the past. By reimagining their purpose and giving them personalities, I look to recast their history and for the viewer to find kinship in these haunting shapeshifters. Freed from their destiny as trash, these curious objects assume new identities and evocation of something soulful.painted foundry molds & found materials 28.5 x 17.5 x 6"
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Strong art is a reflection of the time in which it was created. I consider myself fortunate to be able to dig deeply into my displeasure and confusion with society's present chaos and place my feelings into a cohesive orderly and balanced composition. Listening to current music as I work gives me even more substance for expression. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.36 x 24"acrylic on canvas
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Strong art is a reflection of the time in which it was created. I consider myself fortunate to be able to dig deeply into my displeasure and confusion with society's present chaos and place my feelings into a cohesive orderly and balanced composition. Listening to current music as I work gives me even more substance for expression. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.24 x 26"acrylic on canvas
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acrylics 30 x 30 x 1.5" I began this work as a non objective abstract painting. However, once I dipped my paintbrush into green it became a flowing garden, Perhaps it was the Chopin or the spring day.
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acrylic on canvas 36 x 36 x 1.75" The squish under my brush, the excitement of creating a color, the rhythm of the music I'm hearing as I work... take me to that place of MINDSCAPE. A mind escape...from the chaos of everyday life. There is no stress in my studio. I am free and oh so happy to fly into the mindset of nothing but my dancing brush.
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watercolor pencil on 140 lb arches paper 28 x 23" This drawing, "The Hummingbird", is from a series of works inspired by my granddaughter who is brain damaged, handicapped and visually impaired. The series is called "Beauty in a Broken World". Oriana, my model and my muse, teaches me to be happy, joyous and free and how to live life on life's terms. The hummingbird's delicate grace reminds us that life is rich, beauty is everywhere, every personal connection has meaning, and that laughter is life's sweetest creations. My work has always been an expression of my core self. Whatever is happening in my life expresses itself in my work. The drawing is from a series titled "Beauty in a Broken World", which was/is inspired by my granddaughter Oriana, my model and my muse, who teaches me to live life on life's terms and be grateful, happy, joyous and free. The hummingbird's delicate grace reminds us that life is rich, beauty is everywhere, every personal connection has meaning, even in the midst of adversity.
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Monotype, Watercolor Crayon, Ink 24 x 30"
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Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.In this oil painting I worked to balance texture and color with geometric shapes to create a dynamic composition.oil 21 x 17 x 1"
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watercolor 24 x 24 x 1" Lavender Square is one of the pieces in my petal series, which all started with a floral arrangement. Photographing it up close, I discovered how the slightest movement of the camera created an entirely new composition. I was fascinated by the amazing color and shape of each petal. This discovery marked the beginning of a floral journey, starting in acrylic, then venturing into oil and watercolor. My background is in graphic design where I developed a bold approach to color and form. Painting shape by shape, I strive to make each one beautifully blended, and build the final painting like a puzzle, balancing color and texture as I go.
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Fiber Art 15 x 15" Creating The Great Divide was a fusion of my passion for mixed media, collage and meditative stitching. My process was quite intuitive, beginning with painted cheesecloth fabric and a palette of neutrals, blues and greens in fabric and a gel print on rice paper. After creating my collage, I began to stitch with thread. Not only did my stitching act as the “glue” for my collage, but it created mark making and texture. The strong cork fabric diagonal provided me with the title, The Great Divide.
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acrylic 24 x 18"
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Oil on canvas 24 x 24 x 1.5 in. When my mother passed away I found I couldn't continue painting as usual and painted only her death for six months, always in an expressionist manner. At first the works were colorful, even cheery; next a beautiful waterfall of tears; and finally, my entry "Mourning Aiti," a somber, and as it happens, feminine, design. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.
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Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.broken glass, seeds & dried flower over painting on canvas 20 x 22"
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oil on canvas 22 x 32"
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Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.My work focuses on exploring the concept of one's soul journey and the mythic idea of one’s daimon, or spiritual companion, as described by Plato. Guided by my daemon, I undertook a month-long residency in Ireland. While exploring the countryside, I stumbled upon "The Greenville Rookery" and was captivated by the sight of hundreds of rooks building nests. Their energy and spirit became intertwined with my artmaking, leaving a lasting impression on my subconscious.mixed media collage & fiber 36 x 28"
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Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.27 x 26 x 1" This collaged wall hanging is a continuation of my previous work about soul guardians. In my vision, these protectors carry our life's narrative in boat-like vessels where they rest while we proceed on our one true path. The title is inspired by a quote from Joseph Campbell.collage
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Collage 8 x 6" The idea of one's guardian is near and dear to me. I am comforted by the notion that there is someone or something that keeps an eye out for all of us and keeps us from harm. I often refer to these guardians as the "grandmothers", emanating from our female relatives and ancestors who came before us and acting as a collective blanket of safety. Collaged from old textiles and other bits of my own papers and canvas. The edges are embellished with intricate designs inspired by Slavic Pysanky eggs.
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collage 40 x 50" I am fascinated by the mythic concept of one’s daimon, or spiritual companion. According to Plato, the daimon acts as a carrier of our destiny. I refer to these companions as “the Grandmothers” and wonder how do they manage? Where do they reside? How do they carry such an important weight both physically and emotionally? While softly swinging in my hammock, the feeling of a vessel gliding effortlessly through the cosmos came to me. These boat-like vehicles developed into soul sleds. They are the agent from which the Grandmothers run the show and watch over us. Exploring the ideas of one's soul journey is my work's focus.
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machine applique, hand embroidery 34 x 32.5" Magical Unicorn, is a fiber portrait, of a profoundly autistic girl. ASD is a disorder mostly comprised of males. Only 1 in 178 girls are diagnosed with Autism. I discussed with the mother, of the child pictured in this quilt, what she loves, her favorite colors, and composed artwork to represent her. People with profound ASD are infants in aging bodies that exhibit childlike behaviors and activities. While their innocence remains, it is a beautiful and heartbreaking journey to witness. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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Photography Mom 20 x 24 in. My portrait series, Soul Portraits, is an exploration of personal discovery and creative expression. I invite people to come to our session with an idea, experience or question they wish to explore and together we collaborate to portray their story photographically. The portraits can be representational, symbolic or metaphorical in nature, and can be a single image or series. This image is from a body of work in which my mom reveals her profound struggles with aging and her love/hate relationship with life itself. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.
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Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.Experimentation is at the core of my artistic practice. I constantly push the boundaries of traditional oil painting techniques, seeking new ways to express my vision and engage with the materials. Through the exploration of color, texture, and complex layering processes utilizing oil paint and cold wax, I open myself up to unexpected outcomes and exciting discoveries. Each layer holds traces of the artistic process, revealing the history and evolution of the piece. I believe that through the accumulation of layers, the artwork gains a sense of richness and storytelling, inviting the viewer to explore the hidden narratives within.oil & cold wax on panel 24 x 30 x 1.5"
