Here is a new experimental piece i did on Saturday. I am going to do a work similar to this with the same imagery and technique. Please forgive the rough draft.

Here is the painting that I have been working on for the last month and it is finally finished!!! It was very labor intensive and definitely a challenge, but I am really happy with the final piece. If you have any comments or critiques let me know. I want feedback.

Valley of Fire

Justin and I went up to Valley of Fire state park last weekend. I wanted to find some dead Buckhorn Cholla (a type of cactus that is all over the Mojave) for a series that I am going to be working on over the next couple of weeks. When they die they leave behind this really intricate wood skeleton. I am going to be working on a painting using this imagery and also some pieces using fiber.

Frog Prince

16" x 20"

prismacolor and oil stained paper

16" x 20"
prismacolor pencil on stained paper
$75

10" x 16"
oil on paper
$75

11" x 14"
Framed
$75

9" x 9"
oil on canvas
$75

8 x 10"
prismacolor pencil on paper
$35

10" x 14"
Prismacolor pencil on paper
Framed
$75

10" x 16"
Weathered Wood
8.5" x 16"
I've started a series based on found objects from the desert. These are a mix of paintings and drawings. Until recently I had almost forgotten how much I enjoy working on an actual drawing instead of a quick sketch that turns into a painting.

Lately I have been visiting antique shops and malls and I have been drawn to all the vintage handkerchiefs. They are so delicate and detailed and sometimes personal. I worked on this with these handkerchiefs in mind. The bird itself is appliquéd to the stretched fabric, stuffed with batting, and then hand embroidered. The stretched fabric is folded and hand sewn in place.

pillow

This pillow is inspired by Akiko Mano's book Linen Wool Cotton. She uses mostly raw and natural colors, which I also chose to use, but in moderation. I really like this color scheme of muted blues and greens because it is so soothing and soft to look at. My favorite part about this pillow are the buttons which I bought in Toronto, but hadn't found a use till now. Currently I am working on a purse that is also from a pattern in Akiko Mano's book.

Digestion

Red yarn hand-stitched on jacquard
15" x 30"
$200

Joshua Tree II

SOLD

Oil and acrylic on canvas
9" x 9"

Joshua Tree I

SOLD

Oil, acrylic, and embroidery floss on canvas
9" x 9"

Untitled

Fabric and embroidery floss on raw canvas
24" x 24"
$200

Seven Birds

Oil, acrylic, embroidery thread on canvas
20" x 24"
$200

I work therefore I am

oil, acrylic, embroidery thread on canvas
20" x 24"
$200

This piece is partly inspired by Barbara Kruger (I shop therefore I am) and also by the definition of oneself by a career choice of job.

Untitled

oil, acrylic, screen print
6" x 6"
$40

Eucalyptus

oil, acylic, screen print, embroidery thread on canvas
8" x 8"
$50

Woodgrain

oil, acrylic, thread, cotton
6" x 6"
$40

Untitled

acrylic, oil, block print, embroidery thread
6" x 6"
$30

Red Bird

oil, acrylic, screen print, cotton, thread on canvas
8" x 8"
$50