February 6, 2024

Color Palette: Van Gogh's "The Bedroom"

 

In 1889, Vincent van Gogh painted "The Bedroom;" it was his 2nd version. I studied the painting's color and built this palette. Van Gogh is celebrated for his charged color palettes where he pairs complementary hues. In his painting, "The Bedroom" he creates visual vibration by setting the red in the blanket against the greens in the floor and the window frames; along with another duo—the purplish blues of the walls with the golden tones of the bedroom furniture and picture frames. Enjoy!

January 13, 2024

Nature Diary: January

 

 

Nature Diary: January—even on a very cold winter day in the Pacific Northwest, you can still find color outside.

November 16, 2023

Wildflower Fabric Coasters

Finishing up a new batch of "Wildflower" fabric coasters for the Winter Festival & Crafts Fair at Phinney Center in Seattle. I'll be in the same spot as last year. Looking forward to seeing you there!
 

November 3, 2023

"Thumbelina: Hope Rose" Linocut with Watercolor

 
Framing my artwork for the Juried PNA Winter Festival & Craft Fair in Seattle on December 2 and 3rd. The linocut above is titled "Thumbelina: Hope Rose."
 

August 31, 2023

Nature Sketching: Gooseneck Barnacles

Nature sketching: Gooseneck Barnacles from the Oregon Coast in pen and ink.
 

August 18, 2023

Watercolor and Ink Studies

 


It’s been a fun week working on #inchiechallenge2023 with @amymaricle. Some of the prompts from this past week were froth, woven, spill, bark, magnolia, knot and touching. It's enriching to see what other people create with these prompts too.

July 31, 2023

Handprinted Linocut Bookmark Set: Rue Plant "Grace"


 Handprinted linocut bookmark set of 4, on heavy weight paper featuring a rue branch titled "Grace."

July 22, 2023

Nature Sketching: Pinecone

 

“Pinecone Sketch” using Pentel Hybrid 08. This afternoon I took a drawing class with Stacy Kamin through the Winslow Art Center online. We worked in contour and could pick our own subject. I have a nature shelf in my studio with pinecones, rocks and feathers. Here’s one of the pinecones…very fun class. :)