Maquette for Blessings 5x7" - The process of my painting is also related to the art that my ancestors used to make quilts and fractal theory, which is the study of patterns that occur in nature. These theories have been expressed in the building order of African villages, patterns in hair decoration and use in ancient religions, that were expressed visually on ancient artifacts.
Maquette for Iluminated 5x7"
Maquette for Viel of Lights 5x7" - I suppose it is an expression of My abstract paintings and collages express seeing beyond the physical, exposing the hidden life under the surface that makes up a whole reality. The contrast of light, dark and intense color is a reminder of the energy of all things living; things in nature are alive and have color. Light shows through the darkness as a sign of hope and power to overcome the darkness.
The natural order of things to form break apart and reorder themselves in to something new.
When Eden was Made 30x30"Acrylic Collage
Gold Rush II 24x30" Oil Collage
Gold Rush III 24x30" Oil Collage
Gold Rush I 24x30" Oil Collage
Mesa I 14x18" Oil Collage - Oil collage layers of oil paint imbeded with textured and hand painted papers
Inspired by the colors of the sunset on desert sand
Box canvas
Mesa I I 14x18" Oil Collage
The Heat of the Sun 8x10" Oil Collage
Across the Nile 24x32" Oill Collage - Oil collage, thick layers of rich color , with dimensional layers of canvas and gold leaf
Inspired by light refecting on water at night
Azure Sea 40x28" Oil Collage - Several layers of color make up color areas, also imbeded with painted papers and frosted glitter in areasto add interest in some areas of the canvas
Inspired by forien regions where the light is bright and clear reflecting off the ocean and homes by the water
By the Light - Acrylic Collage imbede with gold papers and layers of paint,
Waterfall 16x20" OilCollage
Night Tide 14x18" - Thick rich layers of oil paint with collaged with peices of canvas, paint and gold flecks imbeded in the paint
The Princess and the Fairy 13x13" Oil Collage
First Frost 13x13" Oil Collage
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