Mist

Title: Mist

Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

Materials: Acrylic on Illustration Board

Year: 2008

Here is a new set of small ACEOs titled Orange, Purple, Green, and Blue Mist. I think I will add more pieces to this series. These will be available in the ACEO Section of my Etsy Shop.

The Storm

Title: The Storm

Size: 8 x 10 inches

Materials: Acrylic on Yupo paper
Year: 2008

This is a new painting I did on Yupo paper. What is Yupo you ask? Yupo is a synthetic paper made of 100% recyclable materials. It is plastic like and the results with paint are always a waiting and guessing game. I was very surprised after I would put a layer on to come back later and see how it changed. I liked how it turned out. More Yupo please! This is available in my Etsy shop.

Ink Abstracts

Title: Ink Abstract 1 and 2

Materials: Ink on Acrylic Paper

Size: Two 2-1/2 x 3-1/2 inch pieces

Year: 2008

I have been working on some new ink abstract ACEOs. These were started during a holiday road trip, perfect size for traveling. Look for more coming in this series. These are available in my Etsy Shop.

Good Homes

My husband and I just returned from visiting his family. I was very surprised to see a painting I made for his mother years ago hanging in her house. I forgot it even existed. I blocked that phase totally from memory. "Oh yeah, I used to paint in oils." Of course, I immediately analyze it and confirm how much I have improved and instantly can find a million tiny little things I would do differently now. This painting is at least 7 or 8 years old. I love creating my art, love living with it, and feel every piece deserves a good home. Sometimes it is hard to imagine them hanging in another house and someone else living with it every day. I am still struck every time I go in my mother's office and see one of my pieces in there. It looks like it belongs there. It was adopted by the right person. Then again, I have pieces that I have made that will never leave my house as they belong in this home.

I wish everyone a happy holiday!

Spring

Title: Spring
Size: 24 x 30 x 1.5 inches
Materials: Acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas.
Year: 2008

I know its the middle of winter, but here is spring. The green color in this painting reminded me of a spring green. I guess it will be spring soon enough.

This is available in my Etsy shop.

LaRue's Alien

Title: LaRue's Alien
Size: 5 x 7 inches
Materials: Acrylic on Canvas
Year: 2008

Here is a new little piece I just finished. My husband (LaRue) said it looked like alien skin and would like me to make a larger one for him. For now, here is a little one.

This is available for purchase in my Etsy shop.

From The Inside

Title: From The Inside
Materials: Ink on Paper
Size 5 x 7 inches
Year: 2008

This is a new ink drawing on wet media paper. I am very much in love with black ink and have these new fabulous pens with India ink. It makes me never want to pick up a pencil again. These kind of drawings always feel like some sort of meditation practice. It starts out very simple, but before long every space has to be filled with something. I guess it is better on paper than in my head.

As always, this is available in my Etsy shop.