Last month I completed two more pieces in my Swimming to the Light series. In this series I have examined the movement of fish underwater and the spirals they appear to create when viewed from certain angles. I began this series last year after watching a video of divers encountering “fish spirals” in the ocean. The images intrigued me as I[…]
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I recently completed a number of small works. I’ve been on a mission this summer to use supplies on hand and finish works in progress. These small works combined mini canvas boards that I had started last year together with fish appliques cut from discarded quilt remnants. Together, they create a whimsical set of colorful mixed media fish art, ready[…]
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I am fascinated by the veining nature of color in hibiscus petals, and recently completed this piece that explores the linear and intertwined nature of that veining. Pink and Yellow Hibiscus is a mixed media tissue collage on canvas. It measures 12″x12″. Salvaged materials include tissue paper and embroidery floss. Check out this and other floral pieces for sale in[…]
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At my last solo exhibit back in the spring, I heard two comments consistently from viewers. The first comment was that the show was full of “happy” art. And the second comment was that “this technique would be great for a kid to try”. It has taken me a long time to embrace (and even to celebrate) these two characteristics of[…]
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Sunburst Sunset is a bead mosaic featuring reclaimed mardi gras beads.
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August 30 – September 30, 2016 Something to Talk About open group, all media, juried exhibit Searle & Reid Hodges Galleries at ArtCenter Manatee Artist Reception Sep 8, 5:00-7:00 Hello friends! I’m excited to share the news of a new group exhibit that includes one of my pieces, Coral Reef Currents. “Something to Talk About” is a juried, all media exhibit[…]
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The beauty of a Florida sky is undeniable, especially when juxtaposed against the sea. Sea and sky…. Water and air. These two natural elements hold the keys to life. I’ve started to do a few pieces that examine the simple beauty of the horizon when water meets sky. These pieces are focusing primarily on color. The colors in a Florida sky fascinate me,[…]
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I used to think that I always wanted a crisp, new white canvas in front of me to start a new piece of art. But all that newness and all that whiteness would very often lead me to a dreaded creative block. Where to start? What to do? What if I mess up? Blank canvases would often lead me to a blank mind. But…[…]
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I finished this piece earlier this year. It is titled “Tahitian Pink Princess Hibiscus” and measures 12″x12″. The leafy background features salvaged tissue paper collage, and the hibiscus blossom features fused fabric mosaic. I love the simplicity of using a single flower as the dominant feature of an art piece. When I am working with a single element as subject matter,[…]
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You cannot live in Florida and not notice water. Water is everywhere. It is in ponds and lakes, streams and rivers, inlets and bays, gulfs and oceans. Since moving to Florida, I have begun to explore water in my work. And the more I explore, the more I fall in love. Healthy water is life-supporting. Healthy water is nurturing. Healthy water is ever-changing.[…]
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I have exciting news to share! My exhibit, Greetings from Florida, has been extended through July 2 at the Dancing Crane Gallery. Greetings from Florida features a selection of mixed media art inspired by nature. Most works have been completed within the past year since I moved to Bradenton, Florida. I will be at the Dancing Crane Gallery during First[…]
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I am so excited for my first feature exhibit since moving to Florida. “Greetings from Florida” opens tonight at The Dancing Crane Gallery in the Village of the Arts in Bradenton. “Greeting from Florida” features nature-inspired reuse art with a colorful collection of art that includes tissue collage, fabric mosaic and button mosaic techniques. The exhibit will run April 1[…]
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