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Diving the Depths of Communication

Ninth Wave — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 17:06:36 +0000

This most recent piece, called Diving the Depths of Communication, is a collage done on Strathmore 500 bristol board, using maps and engraved illustrations from old discarded books. The media used includes liquid acrylic inks, Derwent Inktense watercolor pencils, Prismacolor watercolor pencils, and Pitt artist brush markers. The image is 5″ by 5″ square.

This collage process has developed in response to having less time to devote to create endeavors. I wanted to find a way to explore my artwork in similar ways as before but in a less time-intensive way. Using collage elements combined with the immediacy of the brush markers has been working well for me lately. I’m sure, as time allows, I will still pursue other creative process, such as those I use in the Alchemy Notebook, but for now this is providing me a quick way to keep my creativity moving forward.

Breaking the Silence

Ninth Wave — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:32:19 +0000

I just updated the “About” page by adding an artist’s statement. I haven’t shared much in the past about the creative process behind my work – my general thinking being that the work will create its own dialogue. This is an experiment in adjusting that approach – let me know your thoughts.

The image above is a detail from a larger painting completed in 2003 called Quadrature of the Circle. I will be updating the gallery with the full image and adding more artwork soon.

Nine of My Heart

Ninth Wave — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:06:38 +0000

This is the companion piece to the previous work posted, Heart is Home. It was created in much the same way: It is a collage done on Strathmore 500 bristol board, using an engraved illustrations from an old anatomy book. I also incorporated a playing card and a scrap of antique marbled paper. The frame around the heart the embossed and perforated edge from a very old holy card. The media used includes liquid acrylic inks, Derwent Inktense watercolor pencils, Prismacolor watercolor pencils, and metallic acrylic inks. The image is 5″ by 5″ square.

I have really become a fan of the Inktense watercolor pencils. The pigmentation is very highly concentrated, more so than any of the other watercolor pencils I have tried. If you enjoy working with watercolor pencils you should give them a try and let me know what you think.

Heart is Home

Ninth Wave — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:03:03 +0000

I recently completed this piece, working outside the Alchemy Notebook for a change. It is a collage done on Strathmore 500 bristol board, using engraved illustrations from old books. The media used includes liquid acrylic inks, Derwent Inktense watercolor pencils, Prismacolor watercolor pencils, and metallic acrylic inks. The image is 5″ by 5″ square.

This piece is a part of the Love, Lust and Desire show currently running at the McGowan Fine Art in Concord, NH. You can read more about the show HERE.