Serendipity

This painting evolved by spraying black webbing spray and then looking at the lines and shapes and waiting until I found an area that spoke to me. When I saw the branch form I felt the tangle of leaves and colors. I enjoyed painting this abstract and it feels happy and alive to me. I call it Serendipity because as the definition says: it is the occurrence and development of things by chance in a happy or beneficial way.

Watercolor on Yupo paper - Size: 10" x 13"          Original art, unframed - $110

Vein of Turquoise

I love turquoise! As I painted this vein in a rock wall, I couldn't believe how alive the vein and the rocks looked. This kind of vibrancy can only be attained on yupo paper. But the character of the rocks intrigued me too. The entire painting felt like it was a part of me!

Watercolor on Yupo paper - Size: 11" x 14"          Original art, unframed  $140

Vein of Gold

I was inspired to paint Vein of Gold while writing in my journal. I realized rocks and layers of rock have always been of interest to me. As a child I loved to dig in the dirt and find rocks. Using a hammer I would crack them open to see what I might discover inside. Often I'd find thin veins of quartz and I thought I'd found gold! This love of discovering the unknown prompted this painting called Vein of Gold.

Watercolor on Yupo Paper - Size: 11' x 14"          Original art unframed: $125

Wall of Strength

I wish I could say I planned ahead and drew little sketches and did everything many artists do, but that just isn't my style. I paint from the heart and allow my feelings to guide me. I added the softness of the green (maybe something growing between the crevices), to portray that strength and softness survive very well together. The rocks give stability to the plant and the plant gives life to the rocks.

Watercolor on Yupo Paper - Size: 11" x 14"       Original art unframed: $110

Blue Collage

Blue Collage was created using torn pieces of Japanese papers, watercolor paint, threads, pieces from a Paris, France map, gold leaf and gauze. The pieces were assembled on a transparent piece of plastic and placed in a clear acrylic box frame.

Watercolor Collage - 9" x 12"       Original art, framed and ready to hang: $110