In the very imperfections we groan about…there, we find Beauty. The artwork may not be ready yet. I may not be ready yet. There will come a time when everything falls beautifully into place.
abstracts of the sea…. turquoise and aquamarine acrylics on canvas
Semi Abstract oil painting, a coastal inlet in blues and greens. Preparing the Surface The painting was done on a board that I’d previously gessoed. Then I hammered and scratched to distress the wood. This left many areas where the gesso had been beaten so roughly it had come off. […]
Watercolors – a river scene in warm golden umbers draws us in. Its lovely simplicity adds to the charm, to my eye. I used my imagination. I used my memories of strolls from the past, to create this watercolor. Watercolor Landscape Choosing not to replicate ….. a photo. But to search myself, […]
This is really just a bit of Blue…. zen. Or as my friend might say, “bliss.” Summer time bliss. The Light of Blue The lights that seemingly play upon the waters, soothe and relax. I could easily think of times past, floating upon blue rivers on a lovely summers day. […]
“Control” Many of us, don’t like that word! But, Control in balance is a good thing. It does have its assets and its liabilities. Its about Control By nature, I’m a wee bit of a control freak. Maybe I’ve tried to deny it. Perhaps I’ve ignored it. But, I’m pretty sure, I am in […]
As much as I Love color….. sometimes black and white art images can appeal just as much to me. Floral Pattern Black and White Inspired by a vase overfilled with flowers, this monotype is completely pattern based. It is an abstract, most definitely. And as such, I thought it would make a great design for […]
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Fog. This was a rare treat for me. It was the first early morning fog I’d seen in years. So even though it was rather brisk and still dark, I grabbed the opportunity for a Stroll. The Fog, beckoned! The Light Shines The above shot was one of the last photos I took that […]
Turning a stroll into art. Thats what I do. I think I turn most things I see, into one form of art or another. By seeing it, Differently. It certainly makes life more enjoyable, even the ……. less beautiful aspects. On this walk I was stopped, by a woman who was venting about how horrible […]