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Lucy – an original figurative painting
Ah, Faces! Still my greatest love to paint. She’s been on the board for awhile, and went through more than a couple iterations, but here’s...
Archive for the ‘Mixed Media’ Category
A couple of Bookmarks
After I tore up my gessoed watercolor paper to the square sizes I needed, i had some of these tall skinny pieces left. Not one to throw out good paper,...
Roses on a Hill – original acrylic painting
Another in a series of abstract, whimsical and fun florals. TITLE: Roses on a Hill SIZE/SUPPORT: 7″ x 7″ on gessoed Arches MEDIA: acrylic,...
Vases Alive – original acrylic painting
Another in a series of abstract, whimsical and fun florals. TITLE: Vases Alive SIZE/SUPPORT: approx. 8″ x 8″ on wood, with handmade 1-1/8″...
Wiggly Jiggly – original floral painting
Two frolicking vases dance around so happy to be filled with colorful flowers! TITLE: Wiggly Jiggly SIZE/SUPPORT: 7″ x 7″ on gessoed Arches MEDIA: acrylic,...
Fiery Cross – original abstract painting
First cruciform composition, and this one bright as a flame! TITLE: Fiery Cross SIZE/SUPPORT: 7″ x 7″ on gessoed Arches, varnished MEDIA:...
Head for the Hills
New technique……that of drawing intuitively with charcoal and other mark makers, then obliterating what i just painted with white gesso……over...
Mother & Daughter
TITLE: Matisse Inch SIZE/SUPPORT: approx 5.5″ x 7.5″ on arches 140lb MEDIA: watercolor, gouache, collage, varnished PRICE: $50 (+s and...
Molly B
TITLE: Molly B SIZE/SUPPORT: approx 5.5″ x 7.5″ on arches 140lb MEDIA: watercolor, gouache, collage, varnished PRICE: $45 (+s and h) NOTE:...
Abstract – Snowdrift
Worked with yellow-green and violet complements, then added gesso from a squirt bottle. Added a piece of collage paper, a few scribbles in the green...
A Matisse Inch with Prayers
I was studying a book on Matisse that i have in my library, and decided to go hunting for an interesting “inch” in which to inspire an abstract....
Entering
I believe that’s a door, and then a little person appeared……. TITLE: Entering SIZE/SUPPORT: 6″ x 6″ on wood panel MEDIA:...
Sip
Make of it what you will……how about, hmmm, a macro of a glass with cherries on a pick? TITLE:Sip SIZE/SUPPORT: 6″ x 6″ on wood...
A foray into Abstraction
I’ve been wanting to try this for awhile now, so this is the beginning of an entirely new journey. TITLE: Jar Abstraction SIZE/SUPPORT: 6″...
Little Birdy on a Branch
Feels so good to be painting again! Sheesh, that overhaul of my art space turned into a monstrous project, though now that it’s done, worth it. ...
Lady in Yellow Hat – an original mixed media painting
Well, look who showed up? Looks like she could be a Dr. Seuss character, don’t you think? TITLE: Lady in Yellow Hat SIZE/SUPPORT: 10″...
Rosa – an original watermedia painting
Started out with a gessoed piece of 140lb Arches and a desire to work in gentle but warm colors….and voila, Rosa appeared. TITLE: Rosa SIZE/SUPPORT:...
Fancy Gals – Redhead #2
Just sold my original Redhead in the Fancy Gals series…….so here’s Red #2! TITLE: Fancy Gals – Redhead #2 SIZE/SUPPORT: 7″...
Lady Doodle with Heart – original ink and mixed media artwork
Once again inspired by Picasso and Portraiture book on loan from my library, this drawing was inspired by another of Picasso’s lovers…Olga. ...
Face of Nature – original mixed media painting
Leaves collected during a leisurely afternoon walk inspired this Face of Nature original painting. Can you see Her face? Look closely….Nature has...
Cello on Elgar – original mixed media painting
I’ve had this idea for awhile of doing a new series of paintings of musical instruments. Incubated with that for a couple of months, then thought...
Bride with Rose Veil – original mixed media painting
This gal turned into a bride…..complete with a Victorian era veil of roses. She seems to be taking a reflective moment before entering the sanctuary. TITLE:...
Self-Portrait, LOL – original gouache painting
Spent a blissful afternoon at my library, where I make a beeline for the 700/750s and then stake out my turf. Once there, I pick out as many how-to,...
I’m Watching Over You – original acrylic painting
MATERIALS: Acrylic and graphite, varnished. STATUS: Private Collection, Ontario, NY NOTES: Please see this link for more about my art.
Fancy Gals – a series of 3 paintings
Here it is, the full series, Brunette, Red, and Blondie. ** – The original Redhead sold, please see the Redhead #2 I made here to keep this series...
Fancy Gals Series – Blonde #1
Here’s Blondie….the third in the Fancy Gals series. TITLE: Fancy Gals (series) 3/3 SIZE & SUPPORT: 7″w x 7″h on rice paper MATERIALS:...
Fancy Gals Series – Redhead #1
My new series entitled Fancy Gals, here’s the redhead. This sassy little Redhead has just sold, and though I’m sad to see her go…. I...
Fancy Gals Series – Blonde #1
A new series I’m calling Fancy Gals….and here’s the brunette. I used gold metallic pen for the line work….and it acted as a bit...
Corra Collage
This is my granddaughter, Corra, and my how she is growing up. This was a fun little collage project I put together from gouache, acrylic, ink, collage,...
CRAZY Recycled Clock
This is a Christmas gift, so SHHHHH. My brother in law is on my Web Design team and he calls his business “Upstairs Consulting” so I put...
Connected – original mixed media painting
SOLD. This was a commissioned piece which started out as a simple sumi ink and wash, but I moved away from that and it evolved into this! More 3-D art...
Life in Three Acts (series of 3)
A new series….(I’m finding I really like working in series, or should I clarify that by saying that series’ are appearing to me before...