Serene Dream, 2024
This is where it all began. This was the first piece that I started to work on when I began creating this collection.
Ever since I can remember, when I close my eyes and begin to drift off to sleep, I see in the distance of the darkness, this pattern of swirling colors and circles. It is very tiny and I don’t know what it is, but it’s always there. I attempted to re-create it in this piece. At the bottom left corner of this work, the circles of colors and the way they connect are similar to what I see and as I worked on the painting more, the entire collection revealed itself.
This work includes lots of dreamy cool blue tones, copper sprinkles, and white flowers.
May it remind you that what we see when we drift off to sleep is part of our unique expression and part of who we are. Our dreams are our compass and a gift to our wakeful presence.
TITLE: “Serene Dream"
SIZE : 17x21 inches , framed
SIZE without frame is 16x20 inches.
Medium: Mixed Media Painting
Substrate: Stretched Canvas
Frame : Painted Wood (White) - wired and ready to hang
price includes frame in photo
Limited Edition Prints Available
About the THETA COLLECTION
THETA is a brain wave state between sleeping and dreaming where there is still consciousness, yet a feeling of bliss as one starts to drift into dreams.
I am thrilled to unveil my latest collection of captivating mixed media paintings that will transport you to that place of dreamy bliss… into a world of ethereal beauty and imagination. Each piece in this collection is a mesmerizing combination of various mediums, including acrylics, watercolors, inks, oil pastels, and intricate textures obtained from the pressing and placing of natural materials. The results are a truly unique and dreamy visual experience.
All of these paintings flowed from feelings that arise when I spend time in nature. Each work carries it’s own little bit of magic and healing and my hope is that it will create a sense of calm, wonder and joy.
I kept the palette limited to earthy raw umber, and cool payne’s gray and then added splashes of indigo blues, lavender, greens, gold, and copper.
A Bit About the Process
There is a quiet & magical forest in Southern Ohio, and there is little cabin there where I like to stay often and it’s full of woodland creatures and magic! There is a little creek that runs alongside the cabin and that is where I collected the water that I used for these pieces. I returned to my studio with several jars full of it.
After sprinkling or brushing the canvas with creek water, I laid down leaves, flowers, twigs, and stones, or other woodland treasures. Following that, I sprinkle ink over this and allow these elements to dry in place. Once dry, the natural materials are removed, and the canvas is transformed into a tapestry of soulful nature shapes, each a unique reflection of nature’s inspiration.
From there, I let my imagination take hold and allow the shapes to inspire new scenes that evoke a sense of mystery, calm, and tranquility. Daisies appeared in much of the work - an expression of the innocence of nature. The result is a work of art that embodies the spirit of the woods and the meadows. A testament to the power of nature and the magic that weaves it all together.