The Sweetness of Smells
The Sweetness of Smells was created as a mock-up for a book illustration. The picture references the idea of the movement of delicate tiny particles as well as the intense saturation of esters such as purfumes and essential oils.
Earth Totem - Art Doll
This was such an exciting project for me! I haven’t presented a doll since the beginning of my journey onto the web and here now is my latest accomplishment, a brand new art doll.
Timeless Flying - Snippets, Mini Collage Recurring Nightmares - Mixed Media Spliced - Oil Painting
Spliced is a depiction of my feelings regarding my relationship with my boyfriend at the time. We lived apart for many years which caused emotional strain in our relationship. I felt I needed to make up memories to keep myself connected to him and the dream of our future.
Another Frog, Prince? - Snippets, Mini Collage
It seems that most people know someone in the dating game. It can be an awkward time for those individuals looking for a relationship.
Tinman’s Heart - Mixed Media
There once was a good man who had to do unspeakable things.
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A Mother’s Heartbreak - Snippets, Mini Collage
A child, your child, committing violence is heartbreaking. It is considered controversial and at times thought to be impossible by loved ones, but children are capable of devastating acts.
Within - Mixed Media Collage Goldfish Crossing - Color Pencil Drawing
Goldfish Crossing is sweet and whimsical color drawing that gives a sense of childish pleasure.
Protective Mother - Mixed Media Oil Paint Snippets are. . .Snippets are mini collages. I started this project as a way to get a simple concept solidified in visual art. The collages are personal ideas that meander around my mind and need an outlet to survive. They help to spotlight a moment in time and are symbolic “snapshots” of the way my thoughts take shape.
Armed w/ Kama Sutra - Snippets, Mini Collage
Third in the mini collage series, Kama Sutra was created as a decompresser. It is a light hearted piece that balances the emphasized text with a bit of illustration.
Scrapie - Snippets, Mini Collage
Scrapie is part six in a series of mini collages. The concept was inspired after reading The Family That Couldn’t Sleep, a book based on prions.
Fairy Godmother Strikes Again - Snippets, Mini Collage
This mini collage is the seventh in the series. I first chose the image of the “active” bunnies and used it as the ironic symbol of love. Love and Lust seems to be the windmill that young relationships do battle with.
Nautilus a Dream Emerging
This painting is part of a series of recent art changes in my artistic growth. I usually prefer working with oil paints, but have discovered an interest in mixed media collage.
Angel of Mercy - Mixed Media
I created this artwork on a whim. Within my materials box I found magazine clips that where unique to themselves and to each other. I wanted to see if I could combine these images together to create something that both had design and symbolic strength.
Many Eyes Oil Painting
Windows to the soul, vigilant sentinels, witnesses held hostage. . . even when they can close, the last image scene is ingrained.
Bound Dancer - Art Doll
The Bound Dancer was created as a means to illustrate the frustration a person has with different parts of life, but continues to “dance” to maintain a place/identity in the world.
First StepThis is the beginning of my right of passage into the world of blogging. I will start with this short and sweet statement that I believe in whole heartedly. . . “Art is the visual link to the Artist’s soul.”
