Ocean Abstract

These abstract, ocean-inspired paintings come from a place of wanting to be one with water.

Immerse yourself in the peace, wonder, and serenity drawn from real-life experiences of flying forward atop waves, deep dives to rest inside of gentle giant clams, and finding safety inside of coral castles at the edge of the teeming, tropical reef.

I created this collection to find and enter into the spirit of freedom. I experience freedom while playing in water. I let freedom wash over me, as if wiping out in a huge wave--surfboard flying, limbs flinging, lungs burning, mind finding that place of calm in which to wait out the storm. I wanted to feel suspended in the power of creativity, in a timeless tube of grace. I painted using my intuition, instead of having an image or a guide to work from.

Creating these paintings allowed me to uncover a sense of wonder, and led me to commune with the sensuality of paint and a conversation with my paintings. Sometimes the conversation went deep, sometimes it was playful. Creating in a series allowed me to explore my subject matter in a focused way, centered around the theme of water. I hope you enjoy these works of water; these works of art!

As I painted, I spoke to the paintings through my brush, and what appeared in the painting was their response to my actions. The paintings "spoke to me" in a way--they showed me what they wanted to be, and I let them unfold as they wished to, as they needed to. I was mindful in each brushstroke, as each color, texture, and brushstroke was carefully placed. I didn't force them to talk, and so, they whispered to me what they wanted to become.

These paintings were created in oil and painted on canvas. The palette consists mostly of shades of blue, with peach-pink colors for contrast, with an occasional hint of gold or a splash of fire-engine red. When I think about it, they have my personality painted all throughout--mostly cool and calm with a drop of fire for contrast and visual interest and some gold glam thrown in on the lining.

Immerse yourself in the peace, wonder, and serenity drawn from real-life experiences of flying forward atop waves, deep dives to rest inside of gentle giant clams, and finding safety inside of coral castles at the edge of the teeming, tropical reef.

Hiding in the Garden

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"Abalone Shell: Royal purple horizontal " Print

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"Abalone Shell: Royal purple horizontal " Print

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Burst of Light in the Dark

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