Recently I was elected to the Society of Canadian Artists.
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February, 2021 my drawing, "Driftwood" was selected in the SCA international show.
Mandelas and poetry are felt, not explained. " The artist does not deal with the forms and appearance of things seen, but with creating a pattern, or a design, of things felt - symbols, not appearance - designs, not likeness." |
"Fall in love with your art and it will love you back." G. Rosenburg
I paint mainly in watercolor however do enjoy working in graphite and acrylics as well. I have painted many landscapes and house portraits but the bulk of my work is inspired by the abundant flowers in our garden. My studio overlooks our garden and downstairs the walls of my gallery are filled with paintings. I was thrilled last month when I was awarded associate signature status in the Federation of Canadian Artists.
I like to paint flowers for different reasons. Some are auto biographical, some are visual metaphors and some are just plain fun. The circle paintings of flowers were both challenging and enjoyable. The challenge was to incorporate a design in both color and line that would flow and complement the original image in a pleasing and cohesive way. I love to include in my paintings elements that tell a story. Some of my house paintings evolved into designs that spoke beyond the surface details. My latest series are mandelas, an art form I fell in love with on a winter vacation in Yuma, Arizona. I love the design aspect of them as well as the invitation to incorporate symbols and shapes that become visual poetry.
I now have a limited edition prints of my painting "Yellow Peonies" which is shown below. The original has been donated to the FCA's "Paint by Numbers" fundraiser.
I like to paint flowers for different reasons. Some are auto biographical, some are visual metaphors and some are just plain fun. The circle paintings of flowers were both challenging and enjoyable. The challenge was to incorporate a design in both color and line that would flow and complement the original image in a pleasing and cohesive way. I love to include in my paintings elements that tell a story. Some of my house paintings evolved into designs that spoke beyond the surface details. My latest series are mandelas, an art form I fell in love with on a winter vacation in Yuma, Arizona. I love the design aspect of them as well as the invitation to incorporate symbols and shapes that become visual poetry.
I now have a limited edition prints of my painting "Yellow Peonies" which is shown below. The original has been donated to the FCA's "Paint by Numbers" fundraiser.
