Garden Series
I’m overwhelmed by the beauty of Augusta and Missouri wine country on a daily basis. Every season has something new to offer. My “Garden Series” paintings have been inspired by the gorgeous and tranquil settings here.
An inspiration walk is just footsteps away, and I know how fortunate I am to have a home and studio in this beautiful part of the country.
The heavy textured border in this series is inspired by the rock walls and cliffs of the area. I’ve always loved the textures and natural colors found within some stone. The randomness of time, environment, and pressure makes an original and unique imprint. The gold and silver translucent finish is not only unique to my work but also my attempt at acknowledging the precious materials I’m trying to simulate.
I love the idea of the flower, which is delicate and sometimes short lived, being surrounded by the stone/metallic-like environment. The rice paper each flower is painted on gives yet another dimension and in some cases lets the flower breathe within the painting itself. I’m trying to achieve a delicate balance, which is in itself a constant in nature.
When I started creating these paintings, I remembered a quote by Georgia O’Keeffe.
“Nobody sees a flower - really - it is so small it takes time - we haven't time - and to see takes time, like to have a friend takes time.” Actually, it’s a quote I use quite often with my high school students because it can be applied in so many parts of their life outside of the art classroom.
There’s a difference between looking and seeing. Seeing takes time, focus, and patience.
An inspiration walk is just footsteps away, and I know how fortunate I am to have a home and studio in this beautiful part of the country.
The heavy textured border in this series is inspired by the rock walls and cliffs of the area. I’ve always loved the textures and natural colors found within some stone. The randomness of time, environment, and pressure makes an original and unique imprint. The gold and silver translucent finish is not only unique to my work but also my attempt at acknowledging the precious materials I’m trying to simulate.
I love the idea of the flower, which is delicate and sometimes short lived, being surrounded by the stone/metallic-like environment. The rice paper each flower is painted on gives yet another dimension and in some cases lets the flower breathe within the painting itself. I’m trying to achieve a delicate balance, which is in itself a constant in nature.
When I started creating these paintings, I remembered a quote by Georgia O’Keeffe.
“Nobody sees a flower - really - it is so small it takes time - we haven't time - and to see takes time, like to have a friend takes time.” Actually, it’s a quote I use quite often with my high school students because it can be applied in so many parts of their life outside of the art classroom.
There’s a difference between looking and seeing. Seeing takes time, focus, and patience.