Influence: Purple
Bamboo forest
A former classmate, Doug Meehan, inspires me with his photography. His photo of the bamboo forest in Kyoto, Japan truly mesmerized me. Not one of my favorite … Read more
Purple Treasure Brings My Eyes Pleasure
Over the course of 3 weeks, I kept at this one. Began with Snow Cone Green base and built purples on top. I used various brushes on … Read more
Purple Prison
Began applying soft acrylics with my hand, enjoying the movement and blending of purple, pink and watered down white latex paint that was leftover from another creation. … Read more
Flowers for Me
Fun piece to create but it is not one of my favorites. The challenge with abstract art is that another person might love this piece, feel it … Read more
Purple in the Green Jungle
When unpacking a box of acrylic paints, I decided to make a painting of green and purples. It took months to do so I could get it … Read more
Wilted lilacs in white and purple
This was a piece I’d tried to work on earlier in the spring but it was in shades of pinks. I liked the depth on the canvas … Read more
Purple Pandemonium
Trying not to let the art get too dark – this time has been a process of reflection for myself and as icky as it is, it … Read more
Purple for Me
Created for my living room but the canvas was too small for the wall. Still adore the colors and feeling
Lilacs In Bloom
My studio overlooks my “wall of lilac trees” which continue to fuel my passion for purples. Another piece where I applied layers with sponges.
For My Friend
Created for a friend who commented she liked a painting and would like for a friend. Wasn’t ready to part with first piece as I created for … Read more
Paining Through
Tried to lighten this piece up with the purple and yellow, but it’s a dark piece, appropriately titled.