My artwork focuses on my experience as a woman, both in society and within my own skin. My creative process is central to my artwork. It starts when I become curious about a concept. Then I reflect on or investigate the idea, and finally I take a creative action. The concept of the artwork, and the discovery of its meaning, is often more important to me than the media itself. And thus, I feel free to switch media to better express my meaning.
Recently I have been painting with wax, both encaustic and cold wax oil paint. I love the experience of working with wax, both the feel and smell of it. I have discovered many layers of meaning hidden within this media. Wax is sensual and fragile, yet durable, like my own skin. Like the experience of me as a woman.
About the Chakras Series
Currently my curiosity is focused on the second step of my creative process, Reflection. I have been reflecting on the universal truths, many of which focus on the act of self-reflection and spiritual growth.
In this series I am looking at the universal truth found in the study of chakras. The chakras are a traditional form of wisdom based on reflection; you might say inner reflection. Each color brings attention to personal and energic aspect of the self. In this series of encaustic paintings mixed with screen-printing, I use the colors found in the 7 chakras and incorporate statements of affirmation that are sometimes tied to the wisdom each of the chakras.
Recently I have been painting with wax, both encaustic and cold wax oil paint. I love the experience of working with wax, both the feel and smell of it. I have discovered many layers of meaning hidden within this media. Wax is sensual and fragile, yet durable, like my own skin. Like the experience of me as a woman.
About the Chakras Series
Currently my curiosity is focused on the second step of my creative process, Reflection. I have been reflecting on the universal truths, many of which focus on the act of self-reflection and spiritual growth.
In this series I am looking at the universal truth found in the study of chakras. The chakras are a traditional form of wisdom based on reflection; you might say inner reflection. Each color brings attention to personal and energic aspect of the self. In this series of encaustic paintings mixed with screen-printing, I use the colors found in the 7 chakras and incorporate statements of affirmation that are sometimes tied to the wisdom each of the chakras.
I Am Enough-Red
I Am Worthy-Green Indigo
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Change is Perfectly Safe-Orange
My Voice Sings- Blue Green
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I Invite Joy-Orange
I Am Open and Grateful-Green Indigo
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I Am Ready-Yellow
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