Shattered Forms

 "You are more beautiful because you've been broken." -unknown

Also, I often see things in my abstracts. Wondering if you see what I see.

8"x8" on 1mm paper board

Media: collage, acrylic, wax

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A Pop of Yellow

 "In a world of black and white, be yellow." -unknown

YELLOW represents positivity and optimism, individuality, hope

Be yellow, friends, and delight in the yellowness of others.

Friends, I'm working on creating journals and planners with my art on the covers. I've been working hard and learning so much, and I'm excited to share them. I'll keep you posted!

8"x8" on 1mm paper board

Media: collage, ink, acrylic, wax

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Jump Out of the Water

"When the water's too still, I start splashing around and things jump out of the water."

-Erykah Badu

Also, this piece keeps making me think of my favorite pair of argyle socks I had in high school. Did you have a favorite pair of argyle socks, too? 

8"x8" on 1mm paper board

Media: collage, ink, acrylic, wax

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Let your Light Shine Through

 "You may think your light is small, but it can make a huge difference in other people's lives."

-Unknown

Let your light shine through.

Friends, I'm in the beginning stages of creating journals with my art on the covers. I've got a steep learning curve, which is a great opportunity for my newly retired brain, and I'm excited to share them. I'll keep you posted!

12"x9" on paper

Media: acrylic, collage, ink, wax

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Color is a Means of Liberation

 "Color, even more than drawing, is a means of liberation."

-Henri Matisse

Sometimes it's a bit of a challenge to see the brightness in life, particularly as we dull our senses in order to take care of ourselves. Each day as I walk my sweet Ellie Mae around our new neighborhood, my mind wanders from things that weigh me down to being drawn to the deep greens of the enormous Douglas Firs overhead, the bright red of the autumn turning Maples, and near the end of my path, the Roses of all shades that I pause beside to take in the fragrance...every single time. Color is liberation.

8"x8" on 1mm paper board

Media: collage, ink, acrylic

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Every Child

"Every child should have the opportunity to receive a quality education."

-Bill Frist (of note: a Republican who served in the early 2000s)

12"x9" on paper

Media: acrylic, collage, graphite, wax, charcoal

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Every Flower is a Soul Blossoming in Nature

"Every flower is a soul blossoming in nature."

-Gérard de Nerval 

8"x8" on 1mm paper board

Media: collage, ink, acrylic

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