NEW BEGINNINGS

I like to share my latest paintings in it’s early stages, it is…humbling.

It starts as nothing and has no real direction and looks, well, like not much. It only turns to something with some work, creativity, edits, frustrations, ah-ha moments, big gains, and ultimately (hopefully) satisfaction. Very much like life, wouldn’t you say?

If you enjoy watching the process and other random moments of me as I bring this one to being, you can follow along on my instagram.

LATEST FINISHED PAINTING

“Callas”. Yes, one more flower painting…I can’t help myself. Calla Lilies have always topped my list of favorite flowers. The elegant simplicity of its wrapped pedal, and prominent pistol. I made my own wedding bouquet using these exclusively, along with Stephanotis and Dendrobian Orchids for those of you that are florists…it was gorgeous.

Georgia O’Keefe has long been one of my favorite artists. Calla Lillies were a frequent subject matter for her paintings, and each of them shined apart from one another. I’m no Georgia by any means, but I had to have one at least one painting with this flower, so I gave it a shot.

Painting these flowers, I quickly discovered how much light and shadows played a large part of defining them. So many deep areas and curved areas, I found it difficult at first to capture the correct balance. Paint covers paint though, right? So after many attempts, I feel I landed where this painting needs to be. Simple in it composition, yet active to the eye.

“Callas”, 30” x 48”, Acrylic on Canvas, 2023

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