Acrylic/People


"Sisters", 8x10 original acrylic painting on canvas board, 2003, $150
For sale at the Mansfield Art Center Gift Shop
I based this painting on a black and white photo I had taken of my two nieces. I simplified as much as I could to symbolize the universal relationship of big sister/little sister, alike but different.


"At Peace", 9x12 original acrylic painting on canvas board, 2003, Private Collection (prints only)
I painted this as a Valentine's Day gift for my husband. It's a "portrait" of him and me (I'm the one with the strands of gray in my hair!). I wanted it to show the way I feel when I'm with him ... "at peace."


"411 Overload", 8x10 original acrylic painting on canvas board with some newspaper, 2008, $150
This painting was done early in 2008 in the midst of the media bombardment of the presidential primary election, economic downturn, etc. It was my way to show how I felt "411 Overload". I pasted words from the newspaper inside the figure's head to signify the way my head was spinning with all the news around me. I just wanted it to "Stop!"


"Female Fantasy No. 1", 8x10 original acrylic painting on canvas board with embellishments, 2008, $150
I thought it would be fun to do a series of paintings of  (wholesome!) female fantasies, starting with a husband (the wedding ring is foil) reading an instruction manual. The funny thing is, my husband actually does read instruction manuals; I'm the one who tries to muddle my way through things, breaking things left and right!

 
"Mama", 11x14 original acrylic painting on canvas board, 2009, Private Collection (prints only)
I love love love this painting. I modeled it on a photo my husband took of my older daughter hugging my belly while I was eight months pregnant with my youngest. To me, it perfectly captures the love between us and I always feel warm and fuzzy feelings when I look at it.

  
"Summertime", 8x10 original acrylic painting on canvas board with painted frame, 2003, Private Collection (prints only)
This painting was a simple expression of how people, especially children, welcome summertime with open arms. Parts of the painting actually continue onto the frame, which added to the sense of fun.

 
"Doll", 8x10 original acrylic painting on wood art board, 2009, Private Collection (prints only)
This painting is based on a photo I took of my oldest daughter, nearly two at the time, holding her favorite doll (appropriately named “Green Doll”). The doll pretty much looks like she does in real life, but I changed my daughter to make her more universal. Because few things are as universal (and precious, and sweet) as a girl’s love for her favorite doll!  


"True Love", 16x20 original acrylic painting on stretched canvas, 2010, Private Collection (prints only)
This painting is based on a photo of my husband and me. I decided to go a new direction with this piece, as you can tell! The piece spells out the word "True" and the letters "L-O-V-E" are hidden in the color blocks behind the outline (you have to use your imagination a bit!!)