THE WORLD OF EQUUS
Camargue Dream, digital painting, 2010
When I'm not volunteering my time to non-profit art organizations and teaching folks how to grow their art careers, I delve into the ancient world of Equus! As a painter and printmaker, I love to watch images evolve as I tease them into a story, full of magic and mystery. I use various media including mock frescoe created with plaster and water-soluble oil paint, acrylic paint and various media, watercolor, traditional oil paint and digital painting, using the app called ArtStudio. I also create contemporary "paintings" with eggshells. My fiber arts extend into "thread-painting", created with Solvey (sheets of glue). I love to explore all kinds of media, watch for happy accidents and trust my muse. I follow my heart, with all of my senses wide open to whinnies and snorts! Some say my work reminds them of the ancient cave paintings of Lasqueaux.
 "Appaloosa Fantasy"
watercolor 2014
I have been painting with watercolors for 25 years. I start out by whetting the paper, then adding color and watching for my equine friends arrive. This beautiful dignified Spirit emerged after I spent a day at Willow Tree Stables photographing the rescue horses.
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 "Fury"
oil painting 2010
I entered into the traditional oil painting world in 2010, after meeting Chester Arnold at the College of Marin. Naturally, I gravitated towards painting my favorite creatures! |
 "It Isn't Always Black and White"
Monotype 2013
I am always growing my art skills. In printmaking class, I learned how to make mono types. These one-of-a-kind art treasures are a perfect way to combine water-soluble media and inks. |