Nature Medley One tanAcrylic paint, paper, and ink 4 x 6 image (8" x 10" matted and framed behind plexiglass) Nature Medley One is the first of a pair of companion paintings. It is a soothing abstract nature collage painting depicting the serene tones of wood, wool, and leaves. Patterns and textures are all around us. The nubby surface of a knitted sweater and the smooth feel of granite tile are but two examples. I have blended together my favorites in striped vignettes
There's a nostalgia for those foggy beach days with crisp winds and washed-up seaweed—a pang of sadness for the dropping leaves and impending winter weather
starting each mini-painting with simple charcoal marks
adding vibrant pops of color and interesting textures
My interpretation of a Vermont countryside apple orchard with its delicious
so they don't eat them either
Oil and cold wax on oil paper
Florist Flowers is an original cyanotype on archival watercolor paper
Cyanotypes are one of photography’s oldest printing processes
These colors remind me of my happy childhood and the comfort of my loving family
I have blended together my favorites in striped vignettes of natural and man-made objects
I created these original cyanotype ornaments from native plants I found while hiking the high alpine trails of Colorado
I have used plants from my garden to block the UV-rays and create unique
