I’ve been tinkering around with birch trees and working my way up to a larger piece. Enjoy this piece that is inspired by my favorite painter of all time- Van Gogh.
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Dance of the Sunflowers
These are called the “Dance of the Sunflowers” numbers 1 and 2. Named because I can really just feel the joy coming out of these happy flowers, and really feel and see the movement as they dance in the breeze from high uptop their stems. Sunflowers are so fun and interesting to grow- every stage is exciting. I love planting them in my yard if I can keep the squirrels from digging them up and the deer from munching them down- they are very entertaining to watch grow and bloom.
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Radiating color
Weekly painting January 22, 2022
This painting came pouring out- the waves of color in the sky and the water just flowed straight out of my heart. This painting is inspired by the extravagant show the sun puts on as it says goodnight.
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Comfort
My thoughts behind the creation of my original piece “Comfort”
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Painting Some Well Loved Faces
I challenged myself with painting my sons’ favorite stuffed animals as gifts– it didn’t stop there!
Few things are as deeply treasured, passionately cared for, and fervently sought after as a child’s favorite lovey or stuffed animal. I say lovey because it’s not always an animal. Kids latch on to many different types of things that become their “special one”. Blankies, dolls, an action figure, or stuffed creature of some type. They all have two features in common: bringing comfort and sparking something that seems endless in the child’s imagination.
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La Maison Rouge
The Red House- a series of work exploring the jagged side of our lives and the hope that is always underlying.
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I’ve been working out some thoughts on canvas over the past few weeks, that have turned out especially dreamlike and surreal. Here they are, with my brief thoughts and explanations:
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Earthly Dreams and Tactile Skies Virtual Gallery Show
Everyday for the month of June, I will share here an image and explanation for each of the 30 pieces in my show, Earthly Dreams and Tactile Skies that was shown at the Art Center of Burlington in May. I hope you enjoy it and come back each day to see the new piece! Pieces will be posted by 10am each day. I’d love to hear your comments below on which ones are your favorite. Enjoy!
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Painting Explanation: Kismet and Profusion (Of Choices)
Kismet is another word for destiny- which is depicted here by the warm sky, turning to a dark red swirling center. All of our lives have a certain destiny- ever evolving and changing. It is always before us in the distance- at times ominous, other times hopeful- but always inevitable. Our lives will happen and end and this is inescapable.
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