Chlorella Fresco I was so captivated by this microscopic green algae that I decided to paint it, and large! I imagined the composition of overlapping circles, and using the full sweep of my arm. All while contemplating the little photosynthesizers. Chlorella was a...
Local science and nature events, education, and exhibits which I am thrilled to be a part of: BioBlitz 2014 Friday-Saturday, March 28-29, 2014 Friday-Saturday, March 28-29, 2014. This year’s Bioblitz is happening in our own Golden Gate Park! To celebrate and...
“I am No. 3” Geospiza parvula, Small tree finch of the Galapagos considers an illustration by John Gould Mineral pigments and India ink Fresco secco (dry plaster method) on burlap Known collectively as “Darwin’s finches,” the...
Painting in ink has been on my mind, and I knew my next piece would begin as a puddly playground. Painting an area with clean water, placing a brush loaded with undiluted black and letting it bleed in beautifully, no forms. Yet. And then pulling shapes out, finding...
Rose hips in January Sketchbook; graphite, watercolor I couldn’t decide which one to draw–
Vessel Elements Mineral pigments, India ink, and beeswax on dry plaster and burlap 4ft x 2ft Recent work: a microscopic view painted large on a fresco panel. Many may recognize that this painting is based on microscope slides. The cross-section of a dicot stem,...
