N E W W O R K
African Dream / 30 x 20”
Collage using colored paper, felt tip pens and acrylic paint
Artist Note: I was inspired by the colors and shapes of fabric and pottery from different parts of the world. I had a dream I was in Africa, a place I have never been. So African Dream was born.
Bright Windows / 10 x 21.75”
Collage using colored paper, colored pens and acrylic paint
Artist Note: I felt inspired by people’s windows and looking in and seeing warmth and feeling a craving for family and friends during a time of seclusion and loneliness.
Silver and Gold Linings / 20 x 16”
Collage using colored paper, colored pens, acrylic paint, gold and silver leaf
Artist Note: This piece took a radical turn while during its creation and ended up being totally different than intended. I realize that when a first idea doesn’t work out it can lead to something bigger and brighter.
Deck of Cards / 15.25 x 20”
Collage using colored paper, colored pens, acrylic paint and gold leaf
Artist Note: During the pandemic, playing cards was a wonderful pastime. This piece reminds me of cards being spread over the table after they are shuffled for the next game.
Back to the 60’s / 14 x 22”
Collage using colored paper, colored pens and pencils
Artist Note: I grew up in the 60’s. Enough said.
Golden Glass / 21 x 14.12”
Collage using colored paper, colored pens, acrylic paint and gold leaf
Artist Note: This piece has a Japanese influence. I grew up around a Japanese family. I consider them my surrogate family and they have always influenced my art, as they were a large part of my upbringing. Beautiful gold and colors have always danced around their home in artwork, furniture and ceramics.
Rags to Riches / 20 x 30”
Collage using colored paper, colored pens, acrylic paint, lace and pressed wood
Artist Note: My inspiration for this piece came from lace that had been used on a dress or draped over a side table in the 1800’s and then brought back to life again as a work of art in present time. Truly inspirational for me, as some of this lace came directly from my great grandmother and my grandmother.