Why "Black and White"?

When I was asked to do several black and white paintings for a collector, I could not stop. When I finally came up for air I was well on my way with enough work for this solo show. 

This series of oil or acrylic paintings on canvas are all squares, formal compositions and a limited palette.  Non-traditional materials, such as string, paper yarn and objects that relate to the fiber arts create a textured surface that add interest to the simple, quiet style I try very hard to maintain.

Having been a printmaker for 25 years had a profound influence on my artistic evolution. The black and white palette as well as the subtle etched areas that were hand-wiped with oil paint are reminiscent of the etching process. 

Over the years, I have found that what really works for me in my creative process is to limit myself.  Design, color palette, the materials I choose must have some restraints or I'm off in another direction - which it did for this exhibit.  The encaustic (wax) paintings are a new exploration but by limiting the color, the format and the size, the encaustic pieces add another element of surprise.

The more I work, the more my mind wanders into other worlds creating more ideas and future projects.  Can't wait to see what happens next.

YOUR WORK IS TO FIND YOUR WORK

AND THEN WITH ALL YOUR HEART,

GIVE YOURSELF TO IT.

The Buddha