Turning worry into whimsical

When life's worry actually gets you into the studio and you just shut the world out, this happens.... 

A feeling of calm movement

 I began a painting with calmness in mind, but as with many of my pieces, emotions took over. It became clear that there had to be some chaos involved before the shapes could line up. Hence the painting is called Finding Order in Chaos.

Pink

My work took a different turn this month and surprises me with some crazy spring fun. As always I'm having a blast in my little home studio. 

Currents

 My latest painting started out with topographical landscape in mind and ended up making me feel like the viewer is being moved around by currents. There is a flow that takes you from one side of the painting to the other. 

Fractured

This little painting was an exploration in fragmentation. There is an opening that represents the future, the unexplored and the unknown. Here is the progression of the piece.

Monday, July 24, 2023

 Above and Below

This oil painting came about after a trip to the Bahamas. The colors, the heat and the interesting play of light on the water all influenced me.  Here is the progression and the difference in seeing the piece vertically versus horizontally. 

The Owl

 A new beginning

Sometime a painting just can't be saved. Frustration lead me to covering it with gray paint and starting all over. 

Here is how the new painting evolved. 

Power of Orange

  This painting began with the focus on movement and growth. Next I gave this piece the vibrant colors that were filled in my head. Living in a warm climate with an abundant visual display of natures joyful colors gives me so much of my inspiration.