Wilderness Teacup

"Wilderness Teacup"
Size: 18x18 inches
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Genre: Fantasy, Imaginative realism, Surrealism, Magical realism

This is about how we modern people relate to wilderness. For many of us, it's a road trip. It's also about the contrast between nature and the amenities of civilization. Both are fragile, yet both have an iconic strength.

Tree & shadows watercolor study

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"Big Tree by the River" watercolor on 140# Arches CP paper, 5x7.

For a while I was in a slump with my acrylics. Every painting started out well, and somewhere between "good enough" and "overkill" the painting would die. After having this happen to several paintings in a row, I decided to take a break from acrylics and do some watercolors. This turned out a good strategy, as it gave me a chance to break free, have some fun, and relax into the painting.

"Tears for Captain Onion" Lady Ship Sea TBARTS

"Tears for Captain Onion" 5x7 acrylics on Everlast panel

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Inspired by Carol Marine's onion paintings, I decided to try my hand at onions. So I slipped one into my Funny Hat series. Then I added the ship, then the tear, and lo! a story seemed to loom on the horizon.

Her dress is done like an onion, and the earring and the moon echo the onion theme. I did find the onion challenging to paint, but it sure was fun and I'm ready to go again. I'm planning one with a red onion.

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