2004

tooth & nail
encaustic/mixed media on wood - 2 x 7.5"x7.5"

This diptych has many layers; much is hidden or buried. A tooth is tied onto the piece, nailed into place. Tenacity, perseverance are the themes here.

thy song be sung
encaustic/collage - 18"x18"

A musical theme suffuse this piece, wth layers of glass and lace below the wax. It is really a musing on stillness.

outstanding in her field
encaustic/mixed media on wood - 9"x7"

Salvaged from an earlier painting (15 years ago) the photo of this unknown woman walking near her farmhouse inspired me to create this collage and put in items that I imagined were part of her life.

moment in time series: you see
encaustic/mixed media on wood - 5.5"x5.5"

Part of a larger series, using found objects and a word or phrase as the
focal point - each small piece captures a moment in time.

moment in time series: look
encaustic/mixed media on wood - 5.5"x5.5"

Part of a larger series, using found objects and a word or phrase as the
focal point - each small piece captures a moment in time.

moment in time series: just ask
encaustic/mixed media on wood - 5.5"x5.5"

Part of a larger series, using found objects and a word or phrase as the
focal point - each small piece captures a moment in time.

moment in time series: it's my life to live
encaustic/mixed media on wood - 5.5"x5.5"

Part of a larger series, using found objects and a word or phrase as the
focal point - each small piece captures a moment in time.

moment in time series: home
encaustic/mixed media on wood - 5.5"x5.5"

Part of a larger series, using found objects and a word or phrase as the
focal point - each small piece captures a moment in time.

moment in time series: haven
encaustic/mixed media on wood - 5.5"x5.5"

Part of a larger series, using found objects and a word or phrase as the
focal point - each small piece captures a moment in time.

moment in time series: growth
encaustic/mixed media on wood - 5.5"x5.5"

Part of a larger series, using found objects and a word or phrase as the
focal point - each small piece captures a moment in time.

moment in time series: faith
encaustic/mixed media on wood - 5.5"x5.5"

Part of a larger series, using found objects and a word or phrase as the
focal point - each small piece captures a moment in time.

moment in time series: faith II
encaustic/mixed media on wood - 5.5"x5.5"

Part of a larger series, using found objects and a word or phrase as the
focal point - each small piece captures a moment in time.

moment in time series: beautiful
encaustic/mixed media on wood - 5.5"x5.5"

Part of a larger series, using found objects and a word or phrase as the focal point - each small piece captures a moment in time.

42 days
encaustic/mixed media on wood - 30"x35"

Part of a daily meditation series, this piece was completed over 42 days
for the Autumnal Equinox 2003 until November 3. Each was a spontaneous response to the events of the day.

40 days
encaustic/mixed media on wood - 25"x40"

Part of a daily meditation series - this piece was completed over 40 days from January 3 - February 11, 2004. Each was a spontaneous response to what was happening that day.

16 days
encaustic/mixed media on wood - 20" x 20"


Part of a daily meditation series, this piece was completed over 16 days from February 12 to 27th, 2004. Each was a spontaneous response to the day.