The rough texture of the tree reminded me of the big crinkles on the bib overalls. It seemed like I was drawing similar types of lines and shapes for the two areas. From there, came the idea to coax some pockets and seams into the tree bark for a little child’s play in this child’s …
Tree Jeans
2000 - 19.5" x 27.5" - Watercolor, Arches Aquarelle watercolor paper
A roughness of wrinkles and textures seemed to be shared between the rugged jean material and the tree bark. But what if the boy wore bark overalls and the tree, jean overalls? Wouldn’t a child’s silly bone like that idea? Shown at the Norris Gallery, Dellora A. Norris Cultural Arts Center, St. Charles, IL and …
Tree Sprites
2000 - 17.25" x 21.375" - Mixed Media (Gesso, Gouache, Watercolor), Arches Aquarelle watercolor paper
A child might notice some things that an adult might miss… Look closely, now. Shown at the Norris Gallery, Dellora A. Norris Cultural Arts Center, St. Charles, IL and in the Celebration of the Arts show at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Naperville, IL.
Watchers in the Woods
1999 - 22.375" x 9.75" - Watercolor, Arches Aquarelle watercolor paper
Some of the paintings I had been working on prior to this one included figures wearing various kinds of robes, which gave them an air of mystery. The figures themselves were totally out of my imagination, and had intentionally distorted features. In my next painting, I wanted a more realistic approach in the handling of …