Wishes
Butterflies always make me think of the spirit world and our connection to it. When I see one I try to make a wish because I get a sense that they carry these wishes beyond the veil.
Here you will find a solitary butterfly floating among the daisies and ferns, deep in the dreamy meadow.
This painting captured the ink from the ferns well and made some gorgeous crisp marks that make one wonder if the actual fern is part of the piece. It left its aura here for sure. The raw umber ink combined with payne’s grey and created a beautiful deep green tone that is accentuated by the indigo blue ink beside it. I finished this off by edging the work with a vintage vibe of gold mixed with copper and it created this beautiful result that shimmers.
I named this piece “Wishes” so that you always remember to send your hopes out to the Universe and let them fly on the wings of these mysterious beings of beauty.
TITLE: Wishes
SIZE : 4”x8” (inches)
Medium: Mixed Media painting
Substrate: Wood
Wired and ready to hang.
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.