Green Apples

"Green Apples"

10x12

Mixed Media on Arches TextWove with metallics

starting bid $85

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"Green Apples" is the second in the Green Poems series. Done in metallic  and regular acrylics, the apples of creativity bounce around because they have been released by creative work.

"Green Poems, Laid in Dark Store Wither and Grow Soft, like Unturned Apples in a Loft"

"Green Poems, Laid in Dark Store, Wither and Grow Soft, like Unturned Apples in a Loft"

12x10

Mixed Media on Arches TextWove with metallics

starting bid $85

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"Green Poems, Laid in Dark Store, Wither and Grow Soft, like Unturned Apples in a Loft".
Sometimes I do "Inside Work". It is usually mixed media and often responds to some bit of writing or a poem or music. This quote - which just couldn't be shortened for the title - is one that I find rings so true for me when I am waiting for inspiration to paint. There may be none - just paint and it might happen. Writers and painters are often similar in process.  If you wait for the perfect complete moment, your green ideas will wither away.

Blue and White

Blue and White

12x16

$300

Acrylic on paper

In my 50 day project, I have been alternating between realistic and abstract paintings. This piece is an attempt to bring the two together; the defined subject matter along with the range of brushes, palette knife and freer techniques. I like the bold contrasts and the complimentary color scheme. I think we've got "essence of iris" and "essence of tulip leaves"  for example, even though you may not see all clearly. It's challenging to step back from spelling it all out.

I am participating in the Hurricane Sandy fundraiser through Daily Paintworks. Artists donate a painting for auction and all profits go to Hurricane relief. I am currently looking for the best place to send funds and am open to suggestions.
The piece I am entering is now on auction. The minimum bid of $150 is far below the regular price of $470 so you are likely to get a good deal! The location pictured is at Colton Pond in Vermont, along rte.100 just past the intersection of rte. 4 and rte.100. A nice quiet and beautiful place to stop for a picnic! Long range views of the mountains and a very private setting. I was the only car there the day I painted this. It is a good sized piece at 12"x25"

Colton Pond 12x25  oil on panel   opening bid $150

"Sweet Spot"

"Sweet Spot"

9x12

Acrylic on paper

$85

This 50 day project has been a lot of fun because I do things I would not normally do. Which, brings up complicated questions, such as "why not"?  Normally I don't use much orange, or do abstracts, or have so much fun when I am painting. Hmmmm.

I am participating in the Hurricane Sandy fundraiser through Daily Paintworks. Artists donate a painting for auction and all profits go to Hurricane relief. I am currently looking for the best place to send funds and am open to suggestions.
The piece I am entering is now on auction. The minimum bid of $150 is far below the regular price of $470 so you are likely to get a good deal! The location pictured is at Colton Pond in Vermont, along rte.100 just past the intersection of rte. 4 and rte.100. A nice quiet and beautiful place to stop for a picnic! Long range views of the mountains and a very private setting. I was the only car there the day I painted this. It is a good sized piece at 12"x25"

Colton Pond 12x25  oil on panel   opening bid $150

Red Pushing Through

Red Pushing Through 32"x40"

Acrylic on prepared paper

$600

Just finished today, this abstract piece is very large and I had a wonderful time doing it. 

I am participating in the Hurricane Sandy fundraiser through Daily Paintworks. Artists donate a painting for auction and all profits go to Hurricane relief. I am currently looking for the best place to send funds and am open to suggestions.
The piece I am entering is now on auction. The minimum bid of $150 is far below the regular price of $470 so you are likely to get a good deal! The location pictured is at Colton Pond in Vermont, along rte.100 just past the intersection of rte. 4 and rte.100. A nice quiet and beautiful place to stop for a picnic! Long range views of the mountains and a very private setting. I was the only car there the day I painted this. It is a good sized piece at 12"x25"

Colton Pond 12x25  oil on panel   opening bid $150

"Lotus Pod and Milkweed""

"Lotus Pod and Milkweed"

12x16

Acrylic on paper

$150

This piece is a favorite. I worked from a dry lotus pod and milkweed pod, drawing them freely in the paint over and over, overlapping. Then I applied paint by large and small brush, dry brush, and palette knife, absolutely enjoying the process. Some sections disappeared and some remained. I love the colors bouncing off of each other. I like how the acrylic allows heavy application of paint and many layers in quick succession. One of the segments of the lotus pod had just one seed in it and it felt special to me, so I gave it a great spot in the composition.

detail "Lotus Pod and Milkweed"

detail "Lotus Pod and Milkweed"

 detail "Lotus Pod and Milkweed"

"Light"

"Light"

acrylic on paper

12x16

$150

The first of the larger, more complicated abstracts. Completed the day the doctor told me he recommends surgery with a positive outcome highly likely for my cronic pain from spinal stenosis. To walk without pain seems like it would be heaven, like moving toward the light. I broke out the pearlescent paints. Scared but hopeful.

detail of "Light"

 Detail of "Light"

 detail of "Light"

Confetti

"Confetti"

Acrylic on paper

$30

4x5 

One of the smallest of the new pieces, this just emerged after a session of playng with the acrylics. They are great for using layers because they dry so fast!

Un-Still Life

Un-Still Life

8x8

Acrylic on Panel

$65

I still hated that still life so I did this painting by taking shapes and colors from it but puting them down anywhere I pleased. Now I like the lively action in it.

Watering Cans

Watering Cans

9x12

Acrylic on Paper

I had used a still life for students and started this as a demo. I hated it. When they all left, I just had fun with it! Now I like it!

Framed "In My Garden No Tulips Blow"

In My Garden No Tulips Blow
22x15
Mixed Media
Archivally Matted with a thin Dark Wood Frame
$375

This piece is mysterious, with the use of stenciling, and drawing in ink, acrylic, and prismacolor pencil. Words are mingled with the image, speaking of the wildness of the authors garden. Delicate drawings and a print top the underlying images.

Framed "Copper Leaves"

Copper Leaves

7x13

Mixed Media on Arches Textwove Paper

Archival Mat with a 

Thin dark wood frame

$250

A combination of drawing, painting, printing and love for the color copper sets this piece apart from most of my other work and makes people stop in their tracks when they see it for the first time. It is done of the extremely strong Arches Textwove paper that can take anything.

Framed "Here, Hope is a Memory of the Future"

Here, Hope is a Memory of the Future

15x22

Mixed Media on Arches Textwove

Abstract with words embedded

Matted and Framed

$325

This is a beautifully colorful piece. Black Sumi ink, and colored acrylic inks underlie prismacolor pencil detail and enrichment. The title and embedded words come from words in a Bernie Siegal tape, "Meditations for Peace of Mind". I would sit and listen at the end of a difficult day and be transported far away, in a type of self-hypnosis. It was a beautiful experience that helped me through a difficult time.