Collections

This painting was one I did using the techniques from the Milan Institute The  first layer in acrylics, followed by oil paint.  I tried to break away from my typical rigidity and just let it flow. Not thinking as I worked seemed to help it become what it wanted to be. Once done, it felt like the woman in the image was reminiscing about another time; another her.

This painting in acrylic, oil and gold leaf took me completely out of my comfort zone. Implementing abstract shapes and colors gave it a whimsy feeling that took on a life of its own. It was a great opportunity to add gold leaf. I like this image as a new theme in my work; something outside the box.

In this painting I wanted to try texturizing and staining the canvas before I drew the image. I applied gel glosses of varying types as well. Once stained, the canvas felt Native American. I was able to find a model of a Warrior Woman that spoke to me and let myself go. Once painted I added gold leaf for highlights.

Loving the theme of Native American Warrior Women, I found a model that basically says, “Don’t mess with me.”  

​

Discovering cultures and roles within those cultures adds excitement to creating the painting. This one impowers me to take my own stance in my work.

Once again, I pre-prepared the canvas using gel gloss with additives of limestone, graphite, tissue paper collage and instant coffee stains. The canvas told me which image I should use within it, and I was pleased to find such a lovely model to complement the canvas. I find the Polynesian Culture to be a pleasant, happy people that is reflected in their faces.

This canvas was pre-prepared with tea and coffee stains. I wanted to use colors outside my usual pallet and create a ‘lighter’ feel. I played with complementary colors and found that the model’s coloring leant itself to the splashes of pastel surrounding it.