Golden I

My muse left me high and dry for awhile and whereas I still don't feel like painting, it's time to do something.  This painting was done a few years ago with watercolor and acrylic.

Other interesting news is that the 40 West Arts had it's open house this week end.  They are a non-profit championing the artists of the local community.  It looks like a great place for local creatives to get together and has sparked my interest.   www.40WestArts.org

Christmas Cactus Watercolor

It's a good thing that friends insist that I post paintings that would otherwise languish in the bin for wayward art.  This Christmas Cactus cheerfully bloomed in November and sat quietly while I painted this 8"x10" portrait using watercolors of thalo blue, cobalt turquoise light, aureolion and opera rose. I can only believe the message emanating from friends and the beauty of these flowers is "Lighten up!"

Whispers

I've been reading Rolina van Vliet's books on painting abstracts and appreciate her love for teaching. My work is influenced by colour, rhythm and movement.  This 8"x10" watercolor is created using glazes, puddles of colour being shaken and spatters.

Beyond Time

This is an 8"x10" watercolor created by allowing watercolors to flow into each other.  Details include toothbrush splatterings and placing puddles of color and tilting the paper.  I've always wanted to paint the Cosmos and this one is moving closer to that goal.

Follow My Lead

I once read that an artist recommended  keeping all old or discarded work.  After simmering for months or even years, the answers to problems would show themselves.  This piece represents the change of heart it took to become interested again.   It is an 11"x 14" watercolor.

The Enso

Enso is a Japanese word for “circle.” The act of creating an Enso is contemplative as one clears the mind and allows a single, fluid brush movement to flow around the paper. The Enso also symbolizes Absolute Oneness, strength, elegance, The Universe and The Void. (Wikipedia)

As I strive for balance between improving my skills and actually enjoying the artistic process, it became clear that “where I am” doesn’t matter. What matters is the joy of creating and discovering ways that this energy comes through the art.

Geraniums

There just seem to be flowers calling for portraits. This is an 8"x10" watercolor.