This series of drawings are imaginary shield constructions made out of twigs, pods or other debris found in my backyard or places I have visited. I find the natural debris to be both simple, beautiful and complex in their shapes. I like their linear quality, textural surfaces and inherent impermanence.
Watercolor, gouache and pen on 100% rag paper
38” x 38”
38” x 38”
40” x 32”
30” x 22”
30” x 22”"
30” x 22”
30” x 22”
30” x 22”
30” x 22”
30” x 22”
I look at these dried leaves and envision land formations as I am intrigued by the micro macro scale of nature.
Watercolor, gouache and pen on 100% rag paper.
22” x 22”
38” x 50”
23” x 31”
38” x 50”
20” x 32”
20” x 32”
18” x 32”
22""x 30”
22” x 30”
Watercolor, gouache and pen on museum board
11” x 11”
11” x 11”
10” x 10”
11” x 11”
11” x 11”
11” x 11”
10” x 10”
10’ x 10”
10” x 10”
10” x 10”
11” x 11”
11” x 11”
11” x 11”
11”x 11”
11”x 11”
11”x 11”
11” x 11”
11”x 11”
I bring out the character and individuality I see in the decaying leaves and sometimes they take on a life of their own.
Watercolor, gouache and pen on 100% rag paper.
19” x 32”
22” x 30”
22” x 30”
30” x 22”
28” x 20”
I walked by an old barn in Denmark and noticed a broken window had been replaced by woven twigs and hay.
Watercolor, gouache and pen on 100% rag paper.
22” x 30”
22” x 30”
Oil Pastel on Panel
36" x 36"
24" x 36"
24" x 36"
24" x 12"
24" x 12"
36" x 24"
30" x 40"
18" x 24"
18" x 24"
24" x 36"
36" x 36"
36" x 24"
10" x 22"
10" x 22"
10" x 22"
