Renewed Views

Wave 4 - Wearing Water. The 4th wave in this series from 2012. The subject now has power over the flood waters that previously overwhelmed her. Unlike Waves 1- 3, she stares directly at the viewer. She rises gracefully, on gentle waves that she controls, she is wearing the water as a beautiful badge. She is transformed. A sense of balance is beginning to emerge from the complex tapestry of memories that the water carries. Yet, looking closely, one could also see disconnected

Participated in a 5 Day Painting challenge put forth by Mary Gilkerson who runs a Facebook Community for artists called Art + Work + Living. The challenge was to paint for 20 - 40 minutes each day for 5 days. 5 days was perfect because it was nice and short and I had just found 5 canvases at Goodwill. #ArtWorkLivingChallenge Day 1 I started with the smallest canvas. Here is before, at 20 minutes, and at 30 minutes Day 2 Here is before, at 20 minutes, 30 minutes, and 35 minute

This is my first blog on the updated site! I'll be using the new blog to connect with you in a more meaningful way by sharing the stories behind my creations and the general awesomeness of the universe! This blog is part 1 of 6 as I take you through my Waves Away Series. I created Waves Away 1, Rip Tide On October 30th, 2012. When I created it, this wave represented pain and sadness... and so much loss... loss of control, clarity, vision and direction. In the fall of 2012, tr