Sometimes you need red
A vase for passionate blooms
The garden gone wild!
The Red Vase
floral
Pansies April 11, 2016
Exalting purple
Pansies gather in a mob
Heaps of velvet joy.
Art Prescription: Layers of background…
8 x 8 multi-media
Tools of the Trade June 23, 2014
An artist’s tool box
Brushes, palette knives, scissors
A finger painting!
Art Prescription: Art Prescription group today in my studio. Our project was to start a painting, and then paint over it, and over it again. The process of letting go what was there before. And then finally to cut that painting up into pieces and see what emerges…stories, tales.
Spring Fireworks March 31, 2014
Bright yellow fireworks
Dot the edge of the forest
Spring celebration!
Haiku December 11, 2012 Poinsettia
Red poinsettia
Dark green leaves, velvet blossom
Holiday symbol!
Art Prescription: At this time of the year the stores are full of red and white showy poinsettias. A seasonal find, a must have decorative touch for the holidays.
Haiku October 24, 2012 Rituals
Life is ritual
Comfort measures, insurance
Safety net for soul.
Art Prescription: Some people like change. I like same. Quiet life…busy mind…creativity!
Haiku October 22, 2012 Teal
A vision in teal
Lacey petals, butterscotch
Effervescent green!!
Art Prescription: Color is vibration! What adjectives do you think of when you see shades that get your attention? How does your painting feel?
Haiku September 14, 2012 Rose Garden
September roses
Late blooms announce season end
Time to rest, renew.
Art Prescription: Here in NC roses bloom sometimes into October. I know, we are lucky. I don’t have the heart to do the prescribed cut when my roses still have buds. But it is necessary. Parallel to life there is a time to grow and a time to rest. Fall signals nature to begin the journey to rest. We all need rest to renew…
Haiku September 12, 2012 Butterflies
Butterflies, skippers
Flicker flower to flower
Sweet September treat.
Art Prescription: Another astonishing North Carolina day! I packed up my “art wagon,” and headed over to the NC Botanical Garden to watercolor sketch. It’s really my garden wagon, but works perfect for field-sketching. My paint, paper, pens, water, water holder, snack, and bug spray all fit neatly, then the handle folds back to create the perfect flower-level seat. This is the second piece of work in a new collection I’m calling “Watercolor Fresh.” Each piece starts as a watercolor sketch, expressive. Then I let the random shapes suggest detail with pen and ink. It’s very relaxing because there is no right or wrong, I’m just working (as I tell my workshop participants) with what is happening on the paper!! Try it!!
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