more "deconstructed" images - fun to play around with this idea

 

Some new work...nice to have time to think about ideas ;)

 Just had some photos taken, so I am going to pop in a few new images.

Now that I am not teaching I am finding more time to think through my art ideas. Some change is coming - though I will be focused on the nature and forest theme for awhile. 

I am missing the rich color variety of my earlier work, so looking to fit that in. Also with my background in metals and design, I want to try these arrangements - (the first one).

Reading Suzanne Simard's "Finding the Mother Tree," only contributes to my awe of the interconnected of the forest ecosystems and the symbiotic nature of it all.

All are acrylic paintings - on panel

"We found water at Killen Creek"- 3 separate paintings - 32"H x 18"W x 1.5" D

 

"Drainage" 36" x36" - this is a large one, but am pleased with the scale and plan to do several more.

 

 

 

 

 

"Dry Branch Swing" - this was updated 12" x12" painting + branch and thread

untitled at the moment - my favorite black branch that I check on frequently through the season. Acrylic paint on panel + glass headed pins and marker

Thanks - Lunaria Gallery

 Again thanks Lunaria Gallery.

 

So Fun -

 ...I feel seen and honored. Thank you Tara C Carmichael (talented artist and art teacher) for making this art video - turning the idea of my forest paintings into an art project for kids or people of any age.

I LOVE this charming video instruction!

3+ minutes - Watch it.

Personally - In this time of a pandemic and actually even before this time - I think this may be the nicest present I have ever been given. I sobbed when I watched it. 

The kindness and generosity of this effort - is a rare gift for me and much appreciated.

"Nancy's Nurse Logs"

(PS- I am hosting an artist demonstration and fundraiser (Oregon Food Bank) at Lunaria Gallery, May 2nd. - Save the date. Announcement coming soon)

Thanks Lunaria Gallery - Silverton, Oregon

Thanks to Lunaria Gallery in Silverton for the opportunity to show eight of my recent paintings along with the work of artist Debby Sund-baum Sommers.

The pandemic changed our lives and shut us in...but for artists, that means time to process feelings through art making. 

I did a lot of painting ;)

Our show will be up in the Loft space,  in March through the end of April.

Take a beautiful drive, enjoy the spring weather, feel the hope.

Lunaria Gallery - information

Thanks Pacific Universtity

 Art is about ideas - mainly - so as an artist it is helpful to have a show - collect one's work and step back and see it from a distance. When I am up close and in the moment of making, I can lose perspective of progression and trajectory. Once I have stopped and stepped back, and looked away for awhile...I can see things with fresh eyes.

Cawein Gallery - Pacific University 

This show has done that for me and I have gratitude for that. Thank you.

Here are a few ROUGH pics - from my studio, of some pieces I am finishing up. Again - I was stumped by one of these and it took me a few months to decide on the final step.

I'll get some professional shots soon ;)