Portraits II: Mixed media paintings of women on wood panel. Using a variety of painting and drawing mediums creates a richly diverse set of textures within each painting. Exposed wood-grain defines the skin. Sheer, metallic ink allows wood-grain to show through the background and creates a luminous base that is reminiscent of stained glass and illuminated manuscripts. Textiles play a significant role in creating a tapestry of patterns, patterns that are always my starting and finishing point...
Archives: Some older paintings that also incorporate faces and figures with textures and patterns...