Stem, Magnified India ink on plaster and burlap 20″ x 18″ A cross-section slice of stem viewed under a microscope reveals the cellular ‘vessel elements.’ Like a bundle of straws… forming a botanical mandala. See this in my Saatchi Online...
Continuing to explore jungles in my studio. (precious little) Jungle No.2 -detail Inspired by tangled wilderness, exploring its strength and fragility. Mixed media fresco: acrylic on plaster and burlap Currently on exhibit at Petaluma Arts Center, through Jan 4, 2014:...
Caterpillar of White-lined Sphinx Moth, Springtime in Death Valley CA In spring, when the tenacious wildflowers briefly sprout and bloom… huge caterpillars devour them. This scene has been in my head since I saw it myself, a joy to paint. It currently hangs in...
Exploring the strength and fragility of jungles– (precious little) Jungle Mineral pigments on plaster and burlap, 5 x 5″ see the full piece here on my Saatchi Online page I am inspired by little pockets of tangled jungle that are reserved for snakes to...
Coralline algae (Calliarthron tuberculosum) graphite, watercolor, colored pencil Sonoma Coast, CA These fragile, lavender-mauve colored coralline algae were strewn about the beach, some still attached to red Sea Tongue algae. As beautiful as the coast is (sky, waves,...
