Fun with Depth

Touch collage on plexi (sold)

I have always loved creating depth in my 2-D work. I am also a sculptor but have been focusing on painting for the last dozen years. I'm feeling the need lately to create some sculptures and I'm also studying glass. Touch was created in reverse on plexiglas using collage and paint. I then painted onto the surface so you get the depth. I will be teaching workshops on these methods and creating more cast acrylic paintings. Stay tuned.

Golden Glow

Golden Glow 10x10

This is a new painting that began life as a demo while teaching a workshop. All my small paintings begin there. Sometimes there may be a few paintings lurking underneath. I find this makes for an interesting texture. I built on this texture with more paint and I even put gold leaf over some of the texture and painted on top of this. This is an 8x8 painting that is framed in a black floater frame to a size of 10x10 and it is available for $350. The gold really does glow!

Tips and Tricks

Time Traveler 8x8

This painting begins with a textured pattern pressed into wet molding paste. When dry, gold leaf is applied, sealed and painted. Collage of tissue and rice paper with an etching is layered on top. More paint and layers complete the work.

Collage Challenge

Formula One 8x8

I love combining collage in my paintings. I have used pieces of an old collagraph, painted book pages from a used math text and painted papers to develop my theme and composition.

When I get toward the end of a painting or collage session, I give myself a challenge to create a piece using only what is left on the table. This a fun and innovative way to see new color combinations and composition possibilities.