at the core
mixed media - 32"x16" (1998)
Exploring the various parts of myself revealed the core. Double layers of glass create a depth and reflection.The doors open expanding the piece horizontally.
remnant
encaustic/mixed media/collage on canvas - 6"x6" (1999)
A scrap of fabric from eighty years ago takes on a new meaning here. Hidden below its surface is a key and cedar sprig.- pulling together
encaustic/mixed media - 6"x6" (1999)
Looking closely at nature reveals the beauty in each petal and leaf. These elements create a sense of balance and place. - october walk around the garden
encaustic/mixed media - 12"x12" (1999)
Wandering around the autumn garden, I collected whatever caught my eye. It was a sunny day and vibrant. - it's in the details
encaustic/mixed media - 19"x27" (1999)
Hot and cool colours contain each other in this old printer's drawer. The shelf along the bottom can hold personal treasures or remain empty. - buds for life
encaustic/mixed media - 15"x48" (1999)
Each square (not the corners) contains the same branch budding. From the closed bud to the full leaf, the mysterious process of growth is revealed. - through the archway
encaustic/mixed media - 46"x16" (2000)
Inspired by a Tennyson poem, this collage was commissioned as a homage to all life's experiences. - healing work
encaustic/mixed media - 46"x16" (2000)
Made with healing plants, the echinacea in the center blooms in the brightness of the spring sun. - coming into the light
encaustic/mixed media - 53"x24" (2000)
This triptych was painted as a loved one was dying and the light was returning to the earth. Moving from darkness to light is a central theme. - silence
encaustic/mixed media 2 x 7"x7" (2001)
On summer days as a child, the silence of my grandmother's garden held and nourished me. - sanctuary of home
mixed media/collage - 48"x14" (2001)
The safety and warmth found in a loving home are felt in this piece. Personal items given to me found their way into the collage. eg) roses, hydragenas, photos, to make it really "home". - remembering
collage/sewing on canvas - 2 x 8"8" (2001)
Made tenderly and with love, these small collages contain iris and music and recall a particular time in my life. - more than meets the eye
encaustic/mixed media/collage - 8"x8" (2001)
Many layers cover the elements partially hidden in this painted collage. Looking closely reveals the images below.
