2020

While I always try to paint from a place of joy, the current events of 2020 (and 2019) led me to paint as a way to process my emotional reactions.

 
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Vibrational Circus
Acrylic, pastel, charcoal on stretched canvas | 30” x 20”

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Time Tumble 1, 2
Mixed media on cold press paper | 12” x 18”

STATE OF THE WORLD

 
 
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Go High
Mixed media on cradled maple, 12” x 12”

This work was created from a place of pure joy and a belief that positivity is alchemy. Marks made with pencil and yellow pastel are channeled source energy placed with eyes closed.

 
 

Emotional Combat
Mixed media on cradled maple panel | 12” x 12”

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Release 1
Acrylic on cold press paper, 12” x 18”

Created in reaction to the Me Too movement and other current events revolving around the female body and releasing the burden I once carried.

present confsion

The start of 2020 brought some internal discourse about how I wanted to proceed with my life and my painting. During this time I explored different marks, media, and color palettes.

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Conciousness 1, 2, 3
Mixed media and etching on clayboard, 6” x 6”

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Present Confusion 1, 2
Acrylic on stretched canvas, 12” x 14” + 12” x 8”

 
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Joining Vibrations
Mixed media on stretched canvas, 12” x 12”

 
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Stages of Growth
Acrylic, pumice, and pastel on hardboard board, 11” x 14”

 
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A New Horizon
Alcohol ink, acrylic, and pastel on canvas, 10” x 10”

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