The Rendezvous

Here's a piece I did for an upcoming art show called "Interiors" at Arts at Denver Gallery on South Gaylord in Denver. I know, I know... I went a little out there, but mannnn was it fun! The whole ideas was to create a piece that depicts a gathering space where relationships blossom. The words in the background represent unspoken dialogue between two people. Now, believe me, I didn't know it meant all of that until I finished it. Then it all came together and I knew what it was trying to say. I wonder what the canvas will tell me tomorrow?!

Fun with Wax!

It's been so cold here lately, I've decided to play with fire! Well, actually a blow torch and wax. I had some wooden cradled boards made and then made a plan of attack. My goal was to create large, simple abstracts that look more like wood than paintings. hmmm. Some did, others looked more like big blankets. I'm OK with that because for me encaustics (painting with a hot beeswax and resin with oil pigments) is all about letting go of expectations. Let's face it, you really can't have too many (expectations about the final outcome, that is) when your blowing hot wax around with a torch!

So, here are a couple my creations. Let me know what you think! And in the meantime, have a grand day!