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THE DOORS TO GLORY

In the fall, I went on a trip to New York City. So vibrant and alive. I love walking through neighborhoods where the scruffy and tattered rub shoulders with the upscale and elegant. The style of the fonts and lettering on the buildings often tell the story of who is welcome there. One building being restored to glory was having its new numbers installed. That's what this large, multi-layered diptych is about.

Diptych, 60"x84." Mixed media on deep wood panel.

RISE

This piece, made in early spring, expresses the rebirth of nature and of souls. The many layers of our complicated lives can gather together - and rise.

60" x 72," mixed media on stretched canvas.

FIVE TIMES TWO

A rainy, gray day. Looking through the window at the action going by outside the window. Nice to be inside. Nice to let the world go by sometimes.

24"x36" Mixed media on canvas.

FOR GATSBY

This is called For Gatsby. Why? My favorite book in the world is The Great Gatsby. I first chose the font for the work because it is so evocative and then realized it evoked all things Gatsby. While creating the piece I alternated between listening (again) to the book on Audible and listening to the soundtrack of the incredible Baz Luhrmann film which I hope you hear when you look at this piece. If you look closely, you can see that written across the piece are the words from the haunting and spine tingling Lana Del Rey song, "Will You Still Love Me When I'm No Longer Young and Beautiful." For Gatsby and for all the Daisys too, including me. This piece is big in size and power and fills a room.

60" x 72" mixed media on stretched canvas.

RIDE ON A FERRIS WHEEL

The input from the news may be shocking, the paint may be dripping, but the ride is still magical.
This piece awarded Best of Show at 2017 Annual Juried Exhibit of the Central Valley Art Association.

30"x30." Mixed media on canvas.

PATCHWORK HEART

In the midst of the lockdown, and the bad news, and these scary times, I wanted to find joy and playfulness in my heart. I wanted to send those feelings of hope out into the world. Collaging and painting with favorite colors and patterns became a path away from darkness and into light. I hope to send this work to a place where it can shine some light.

MY SWEET HEART

No matter what is going on, the idea of a playful heart is compelling and healing. This piece is aimed at expressing the lightness and sweetness that can be found within. With papers, paints, stencils and love, I poured joy into this piece and hope you find it here too.

IT HAPPENS ON THE EDGES

This piece is bold and flirty at the same time. Gray, black and white create strong graphic elements. And yet, seductive turquoise and chartreuse drip down and speak of swimming pools and summer time and the living is easy.

IN JAPAN THEY USE CHOPS

I was planning my long awaited trip to Japan and hoping to learn some of the simplicity and quietude of Japanese art. While there, I got a chop with my name in Japanese. I added it to this piece and it just seems to belong.

12"x12" deep wooden panel.

CHUNK OF SOMETHING OLD AND BEAUTIFUL

This piece is composed of found papers, layered, sanded down, and built up again. The sky blue stenciled letters suggest a message but the viewer needs to give it meaning or just enjoy the mystery.