Red lotus

Mixed media on watercolor paper
16" x 12"
$175 (framed)

Trying to play/experiment with the background going back and objects coming forward in mixed media.I used the familiar lotus image for my experiment.
Anyone who has ever seen the beauty of a lotus emerge from a murky pond cannot deny it's beauty.It's purity and beauty might be the reason it is so sacred in many Asian cultures.

Fish Pond

Large Acrylic on Watercolor Paper
22" x 30"
Framed size: 27" x 38"
$900

Fish Pond is inspired by a the zen feeling of watching fish swim and following their rhythmic, swirling movement in the pond water around them. 

Happy to mention that this painting has been accepted into the Chelmsford Center for the Arts "Garden In The Gallery Show". This exhibit will run from April 3 through May 17.  The Opening Reception is Friday, April 3^rd, 5:30-7:30pm.  The Gallery will be open Saturdays and Sundays, 2:00-4:00pm.

symbolic water lily/lotus

Small mixed media painting with gold leaf
10" x10"
$300

This is a small practice piece to try gold leaf,... not sure how i feel about it!!
This flower is historically embedded in symbolism and diverse cultural iconography. 
 My artist friend Donna Berger bought this at an auction at the CCA.

Watercolor on paper
14.5" X 18.75"
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