Mixed media with Pyrography
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Blue Spring
Mixed media painting with pyrography
Acrylic, gessoed newsprint, burns
Paper size: 8" x 8"
How to Lose Your Leaves and Survive the Winter
Notation 2 Mixed media collage Painted rice paper, graphite, cold wax on archival paper Image size: 2.5" x 3.5" :: reminds me of winter aspens These little notations keep me honest. They are somewhat compulsive as I need to make things -- almost addictively. Sometimes, I have to force myself to post them them as I recognize that they are perhaps, not great art. That's okay. Over the years, I've worked hard to make good paintings, market them professionally, get that pat on the head through sales and increasing recognition. That has happened and I am delighted -- but I lost something of myself along the way. Did you know that I have quite the wicked (raunchy at times) sense of humor? No? Did you know that I'm almost paralyzed by shyness and fear of rejection at art shows and it takes every ounce of my being to show up at one? No? Does anyone know how passionate I am about tiny poetry; making the perfect borscht; snow? The answer will be, almost universally, no. Wh...
Thank you for listing me in your must reads. I appreciate that. I really relate to your paintings on your website. I seem to be heading back in that direction after leaving abstract art for some years. I'll be checking in.
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My pleasure Carla and thanks for your kind words about my art. I'm so moved by your art journey through illness and looking beyond. Thank you for sharing your journey on your blog. I'll look forward to seeing your new abstract works.
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