"Cascades"- Creating Movement in Acrylic Paintings

This piece was all about color when I began.  I found a turquoise color I absolutely loved, so I decided to build a piece around it.  I seem to find it hard to get away from working with acrylic paint and a lot of water- I just love how different…

WIP- The Fissure

I've been working on a couple canvases that are taking me a long time to complete- mostly because they are so much larger than any of the pieces I've done in the past, and so require quite a few more elements.  I thought I'd share this Work…

Cloud Break

I have felt so rushed recently, and I know the feeling with only get worse as the days pass until Sep. 1st.  No, I won't be boarding the Hogwarts Express, but I will be displaying my art in a downtown gallery, and I'm getting more nervous as…
abstract mini canvases

Abstract Mini Canvases with Quilling & Texture Paste

I love it when my experiments work out the way I'm hoping.  Trying new supplies and techniques can be pretty tricky, but these abstract mini canvases turned out beautiful. Both of these pieces seem to reflect nature in some way, though I will…

Mountain of Trial

I've been thinking a lot about how imperfect the world is.  Maybe it's because my husband has gotten me to read a lot of news articles every day so I can stay informed.  I used to be blissfully ignorant because I would ignore what was…

Black and Gold

Talk about two colors that are fun to work with! Part of my Midas Disease series.  Don't worry, I'm still working on more.  :)  I've been working with black and gold all week, trying to see how much variety I…