Spring 2013

I think with Spring arriving I am inspired to work with more color in oils. I was commissioned to do a little house painting (see first image), and in doing so I felt the freedom I sometimes feel to go beyond the colors I see in real life. I want to experiment with colors next to each other and their rhythms. I choose houses and simple barns to free up the ability to show a more "color field" approach to composition.I am looking at Hopper, Thiebaud, Kahn and Rothko for inspiration and guidance.

I have been dabbling in watercolors this month. Most are up on Etsy already and many will be leaked slowly on daily paintworks. See the ad on the right for a preview!

Watercolor is a challenge in a wonderful direction for me. Light, shadow, another way to simplify- or get fussy when needed! I am exploring the technique and flow. Trying to find a zone in there somewhere. All of these are available in multiple sizes if you don't see it listed on my sites.

chicakdee

feather halo

crow

 

feathers in earth tones