Bouquet fro Ukraine

                      Bouquet for Ukraine      20x20"        thrown paint on paper and canvas       2022

I painted this when Russia invaded Ukraine. I believe most artists translate the world in their mediums. It's a new technique for me, incorporating  a completed "thrown" and splattered painting with an application of "thrown" and splattered paper, in the manner of a collage. I hope to sell this painting and offer the proceeds to humanitarian efforts for the people of Ukraine. If you are interested, you can contact me through email, or through the Adelman Gallery in San Diego 

PHES Gallery, Carlsbad

 

       Behind the House         36x48"         thrown and splattered paint on canvas        2018  

This painting hit just right for what it is that I want to say with my technique; it's an idea, a feeling, a movement, not a representation of a place as much as the feeling of that place. In this case, it's the tall grasses that grow in the wild fields in Southern California. This was late August, and much of the spring grasses, the wild mustards, and flowering stalks were dead and crisp like, while new wild plants were emerging at their base and in the distance. Though the scene is still, a late August afternoon, one can perceive the slightest movement in the small pollens that dance in the air.

Behind the House, is currently on display at the PHES Gallery in Carlsbad, CA. The Phes is currently exhibiting 23 works by me in an exhibit that includes the very talented artists Bruce Munter and Paul Henry. 

Thank You Gustav

 

Thank You Gustav      48x60"      thrown and splattered paint on canvas       2022

Thank you Gustav is a tribute to the artist Gustav Klimt whose work gave me the inspiration

for the color choices I used here. The technique is very different from Klimt's work. His paint 

was applied, while mine is "thrown" and splattered on using sticks and brushes. However, 

the outcome, can be similar. Klimt frequently used a dot like effect, to render his paintings, my

work has a dot like effect due to the technique. I realize Klimt is way out of my league, however

my appreciation for his work and vision, helped to lend me my own. 

Adelman Fine Art, San Diego

 Ellen's View            30x48"            thrown and splattered paint on canvas        2022

 Ellen's View is a painting taken from a photograph an artist friend sent to me from Hawaii. Her story of the spot was compelling enough for me to want to paint the image she not only sent, but portrayed in her telling. I tried to capture her peaceful story and that little bit of reflection on the water (using a long throw using a stick).

Ellen's View is represented by Adelman Fine Art in San Diego

Adelman Fine Art  San Diego

LGOCA gallery, Laguna Beach

  ShinShin               40x60"                         thrown and splattered paint on canvas 2022

Shin Shin means the quietness of the snow falling, the soundless quality of quiet. When I was first painting the cherry blossoms series, I became stuck on the image of the trees. A Japanese artist friend of mine, told me, it's not about the image of the tree, or blossom, it's about the storm of blossoms as they drift slowly through the air and towards the ground. That artist friend is  named, Rin, her name means the sound inside of a bell when it's not being rung. The stillness... ShinShin.

Shin Shin is represented by the LGOCA gallery in Laguna Beach. 

Rebecca Molayem Gallery, Los Angeles

           Cherry Blossom Sunset  36x72"  thrown and splattered paint on canvas  2021

Rebecca Molayem Gallery, Los Angeles

Seven Women Artists Exhibit 2021

September 18th through October 16th

 I love this painting. This one did everything I wanted it to do. It retains the image but allows for the technique of throwing paint. It sets a mood, and integrates the sky with the tree. I am happy. 

Rebecca Molayem Gallery, Los Angeles

 

Jacaranda   48x30"  thrown and splattered paint on canvas  2019/2021

Rebecca Molayem Gallery, Los Angeles

Seven Women Artist Exhibt

Sept 18th through Oct. 16th 2021

This Jacaranda received an update recently. It was a little too "tight". I walk a fine line of representation, albeit impressionism, and technique. Because the work is "thrown", it defeats the purpose of the technique, if it is too representational. My ego sometimes gets in the way and I want to show how well I can throw paint. However, that's only a part of the painting process. Ego aside, the work should honor the technique.