Sunset at my house

Sometimes things like this fade before I can grab my camera. This sunset stayed, and I must say that no painting could be any lovelier.

Mixed Media Surprise

My latest abstract painting entitled The Meadow At Dusk. It was a happy accident. I put layers upon layers and really wasn't satisfied. Then I decided to cover it with black gesso, and this emerged like magic! This could not possibly have been planned beforehand. That's why I love mixed media!

My First Canvas

This is the first canvas of any kind that I've ever done. I think of myself as a mixed media artist, but have confined my efforts to art cards, or art journals. I began the canvas about 6 months ago by making some texture with modeling paste, and collaging on ephemera. Then it sat languishing, until one day I finished it with reinkers and glaze medium, plus more ephemera and ink applied directly to the canvas. I've kind of surprised myself on this one! I had no idea how it was going to look but am pleased with this. Who knew?

I found a nice tutorial on bookbinding with tyvek. You can view it at
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I like the results!

My First Encaustic Painting

I've been wanting to try my hand at encaustic for a while, so finally took some holiday time and tried my hand. This is the result, and I'm intrigued by the textural possibilities. FUN! Will do again. This is entitled "The Obelisk"

Backyard Archaeology

I went out way early this morning to pull weeds. I unearthed about 18 inches of brickwork at the edge of our patio, that has been buried long enough for me to forget it was there. Some rose canes were growing between them and had to be removed. Just a few years ago, I was unable to get down on hands and knees to do something like this. I'm grateful on multiple levels.

This Piece IS Finished! (or not!)

It has taken me a while to come to terms with this piece. It began as a 4-page accordion book which is shown in the post directly under this one. I wasn't satisfied so I kept working it. Thanks to those who viewed and commented! Two of the pages eventually pleased me, but the remaining ones seemed overworked. I mounted my favorites on black card stock. The leaves on the front cover were originally masks for inking the pages. The colored circles were cut from an unused page. The turquoise rawhide ties it together.
I am finally satisfied. PS 12/21/13 Looking at this again, I'm going to add some paint splatters to the leaves on the cover. They are pretty, but need a little something else. I'll post when it's done.

This piece took a long time to evolve, but that happens!