Just A Shell

As soon as I started this piece it just flowed. I love when that happens! I started off with some earthy colors and wanted the painting to keep that same earthy feel, so I was very careful in choosing my palette. It reminds me of fall, even though I painted it just about a month ago. I introduced some blues into the piece but I mixed them with a fair amount of black so it wouldn't take away from the warmness. I think the dark areas help make the red, yellow, and orange tones pop. If you get a chance to see this piece in person (if you are in the Bethlehem area) check it out. Hope you enjoy it!

"Abduction"

Another one in the Alzheimer's Series-this is one of my favorites. It's a fairly large piece, 40" x 30". I try not to think too much about what I am painting, otherwise I feel it becomes more of a struggle to complete a piece. I let my subconscious guide me through the creation of the painting, focusing on texture, color, form, and balance. After I have completed the piece is when I usually sit and spend some time with it and allow the subconscious to meet the conscious. I have been compelled to place these round objects in my paintings lately. To me they represent beings, people, forces, entities, however you want to think of them. Some are refined and bold, some look weathered and aged. Some of the objects are affecting others or they may represent the same being, but at different stages. So, having said that, and knowing that this piece ("Abduction") is part of the Alzheimer's Series how would you interpret this painting?

I always find it interesting how others interpret my work-please give me your feedback. Enjoy!

"Incomplete"

Hello everyone, sorry I haven't posted in a few days-I have been busy trying to get the clothing line in order. This painting is one that was such a struggle to complete. I started it a few years ago and put it aside. Every time I would look at it I would kinda grunt and put it back. I just didn't know what to do with it. It's strange how some paintings just flow and some seem to never want to be finished. I often think how different this painting would have turned out if I would have completed it at another time in my life. I feel that sometimes these paintings are meant to wait for the right moment. This painting was originallly quite murky, which might say something about my state of mind when I started working on it. I have been in a much better place in life and I think that comes through in the bold colors. So, I guess in a way I am glad I waited until now to complete this piece. Enjoy! :)