abstract art – mind and heart

on the winding road

Several years ago I read this quote by Joseph Campbell in the Brene Brown book Braving the Wilderness: “If you can see your path laid out in front of you step by step, you know it’s not your path. Your own path you make with every step you take. That’s why it’s your path.” I’veContinue reading “on the winding road”

expanding my portfolio

I’ve been expanding my portfolio with these pieces meant for tabletop display, which are available in two sizes: 5×7 and 6×8 inches. I initially experimented with using amber glass instead of clear in these pieces, but eventually gravitated back to clear glass. I just love it! If you want a bit of decor on aContinue reading “expanding my portfolio”

reaching

The central concept behind “Reaching” is to illustrate a long-term process of reaching for something higher — for help from a higher being, and for a higher version of yourself. Finding a way to express that concept beautifully in stained glass feels like a substantial achievement. The time spent in the design stage alone forContinue reading “reaching”

in returning and rest

The title for this piece comes from a scripture that stood out to me recently: “In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength,” Isaiah 30:15. From the beginning this piece has had a feeling of safety and of being at home for me, so the scripturalContinue reading “in returning and rest”

neutrals color study

For this color study I used only ivory black, raw umber, and white. I love how the colors and tones work together. I also think I’m getting better at creating intentional design within these assignments. So far I’ve liked almost every color study better than the one I did before, which is a trajectory I’mContinue reading “neutrals color study”

blotting paper art

This is a corner of a page I used for wiping extra paint from several different paintings. This kind of painting (unplanned, accidental, instinctive) is not what I want to spend all my time doing, but I like it as an exercise. And as a way to feel like I’m not wasting the excess paintContinue reading “blotting paper art”

a little wild and in motion

This has been such a wonderful painting to carry from beginning to end. It’s been about a year since I started putting down my first ideas for it, nearly three months since I started working in earnest on the final product, and I can tell that I’ve grown as an artist in that time. HereContinue reading “a little wild and in motion”