"Destined for Louisville 2"
#47
paper, acrylic on 10 x 22" wood panel
paper, acrylic on 10 x 22" wood panel
Public Art
#46
paper, acrylic on two 10 x 22" wood panels
"Lately, I've been thinking about
public art
and simple and playful ways
to beautify the spaces around us."
paper, acrylic on two 10 x 22" wood panels
"Lately, I've been thinking about
public art
and simple and playful ways
to beautify the spaces around us."
Great Big Buttons
#45
acrylic, paper on 24 x 36" wood panel
acrylic, paper on 24 x 36" wood panel
Light Showers on Tidy Town
#44
paper, acrylic on 24 x 48" canvas
"Inspired by the
coastal towns of Ireland."
paper, acrylic on 24 x 48" canvas
"Inspired by the
coastal towns of Ireland."
Field of Pinwheels
#42
paper, paint on wood 36 x 48"
"As with my Ball pieces,
I wanted to surround myself with,
in this case, an endless field of pinwheels."
paper, paint on wood 36 x 48"
"As with my Ball pieces,
I wanted to surround myself with,
in this case, an endless field of pinwheels."
Where Have All the Children Gone?
#40
16 x 16" paper, house paint on wood
"While making this piece,
I was thinking about the
loss of creative potential -
ie. the loss of all of our Mozarts,
in this age of marketing and media."
16 x 16" paper, house paint on wood
"While making this piece,
I was thinking about the
loss of creative potential -
ie. the loss of all of our Mozarts,
in this age of marketing and media."
Raining Hearts on Proud Pheasant
#37a, #37b
paper, paint on 12 x 12" canvas
paper, paint on 12 x 12" canvas
Destined for Louisville
#35
36 x 48" paper, acrylic on canvas
"Made for a friend
who reluctantly came to Louisville many years ago
and found a meaningful career,
a close community, a loving relationship,
and ultimately himself."
36 x 48" paper, acrylic on canvas
"Made for a friend
who reluctantly came to Louisville many years ago
and found a meaningful career,
a close community, a loving relationship,
and ultimately himself."
Happy Tears
#34
acyclic, paper on 30 x 24" canvas
"I started this piece during a rainy week in spring
when I moved my studio
into a retired automotive garage
in downtown Louisville.
There were no red umbrellas falling from the sky,
but the sentiment relates to the joy I felt, creating by the light
coming through the huge open garage door "
acyclic, paper on 30 x 24" canvas
"I started this piece during a rainy week in spring
when I moved my studio
into a retired automotive garage
in downtown Louisville.
There were no red umbrellas falling from the sky,
but the sentiment relates to the joy I felt, creating by the light
coming through the huge open garage door "
Life is Short
#28
Paper, acrylic on 30 x 40" canvas
"My goal in this piece was to
fill the space of the canvas
with all of my favorite papers"
The inspiration came from a conversation with a friend
and the Natalie Merchant's song "Life is Sweet"
which I played as I made this.
"But I tell you life is short
Be thankful,
because before you know
It will be over
Because life is sweet
Life is all so very short..."
Paper, acrylic on 30 x 40" canvas
"My goal in this piece was to
fill the space of the canvas
with all of my favorite papers"
The inspiration came from a conversation with a friend
and the Natalie Merchant's song "Life is Sweet"
which I played as I made this.
"But I tell you life is short
Be thankful,
because before you know
It will be over
Because life is sweet
Life is all so very short..."
Red Sails in the Sunset
#27
Paper, acrylic on 48 x 12"canvas
"I made this piece for my husband.
It was inspired by memories of our honeymoon
along the coast of Maine.
The title is from an old song
my grandparents sang to each other
and that remained a source of comfort
for my grandmother
after my grandfather's death."
Paper, acrylic on 48 x 12"canvas
"I made this piece for my husband.
It was inspired by memories of our honeymoon
along the coast of Maine.
The title is from an old song
my grandparents sang to each other
and that remained a source of comfort
for my grandmother
after my grandfather's death."
May Peace Be Upon Us
#25
Paper and acrylic on 36 x 48" canvas
"This piece was made to honor a family
who lost a husband and father.
I wanted to reflect Eric's love for his family
and his love of astronomy.
I hoped to represent that intimate time and space
shared by this or any close family -
those moments which transcend daily life and
become part of who we are.
The title is based on one of the Jewish honorifics
used when speaking of someone who has died.
The most common is "of blessed memory".
Another is alav ha-sholom "May peace be upon him."
I wanted to extend this wish for peace to Eric's family,
extended family and to everyone who has
or seeks those moments with family,
hence the title.
This piece is at Gilda's Club Louisville.
Paper and acrylic on 36 x 48" canvas
"This piece was made to honor a family
who lost a husband and father.
I wanted to reflect Eric's love for his family
and his love of astronomy.
I hoped to represent that intimate time and space
shared by this or any close family -
those moments which transcend daily life and
become part of who we are.
The title is based on one of the Jewish honorifics
used when speaking of someone who has died.
The most common is "of blessed memory".
Another is alav ha-sholom "May peace be upon him."
I wanted to extend this wish for peace to Eric's family,
extended family and to everyone who has
or seeks those moments with family,
hence the title.
This piece is at Gilda's Club Louisville.
Collection of Collections - Buttons
#21, #22, #23
One of a series of three mixed media (paper, acrylic paint)
collages on 6 x 6" wood panels
("Fabric, Buttons, Ribbon)
"Inspired by and made for my mother.
After my siblings and I had left "the nest",
I happened upon my mother's growing fabric collection.
This piece is about honoring one's bliss.
My mother is a talented quilter and
a source of artistic inspiration."
One of a series of three mixed media (paper, acrylic paint)
collages on 6 x 6" wood panels
("Fabric, Buttons, Ribbon)
"Inspired by and made for my mother.
After my siblings and I had left "the nest",
I happened upon my mother's growing fabric collection.
This piece is about honoring one's bliss.
My mother is a talented quilter and
a source of artistic inspiration."
Autumn Bliss
#20
Paper, acrylic on 12 x 20" wood panel
"Made for my husband,
whom I fell in love with
in the fall."
Paper, acrylic on 12 x 20" wood panel
"Made for my husband,
whom I fell in love with
in the fall."
Shaker Drawers
#19
Paper and acrylic on 30" x 40" canvas
"I'm fascinated with Shaker design.
This piece hangs over my desk,
and is my version of Shaker drawers.
The gradation in the size of the drawers
was thought to be pleasing to the eye.
Having the larger drawers on the bottom meant
that larger/heavier items
would not have to be lifted as high."
Paper and acrylic on 30" x 40" canvas
"I'm fascinated with Shaker design.
This piece hangs over my desk,
and is my version of Shaker drawers.
The gradation in the size of the drawers
was thought to be pleasing to the eye.
Having the larger drawers on the bottom meant
that larger/heavier items
would not have to be lifted as high."
Paint Chip Cars
#18
Paper (paint chips) and acrylic on 8x8" wood panel
"A local paint store lets me know
when they have expired wallpaper sample books.
During my last pickup,
I lucked into a packet of paint chips
that inspired this piece.
I love repetition with variety."
Paper (paint chips) and acrylic on 8x8" wood panel
"A local paint store lets me know
when they have expired wallpaper sample books.
During my last pickup,
I lucked into a packet of paint chips
that inspired this piece.
I love repetition with variety."
Central Park at Dawn
Brooklyn Bridge at Dusk
#15, #16
Paper, acrylic on 12 x 12" canvas
"These two pieces were originally inspired
by memories of living in New York,
and my mother's and grandmother's
nostalgic stories of
'The City'".
Paper, acrylic on 12 x 12" canvas
"These two pieces were originally inspired
by memories of living in New York,
and my mother's and grandmother's
nostalgic stories of
'The City'".
Love Birds
Taken from "Sanctuary"
Library Stroll
#15
Paper and acrylic on 8 x10" canvas
"This piece is a tribute to my father
who taught me - before internet -
that I could get any of my questions
answered at the library."
The scene reads:
"(looks around)
I wonder where"
"INDEX"
"Book, Lyrics, and Music"
"book or magazine" "A short story"
"...Oh, lots of things."
"Everything"
"Will you put that book down"
"No, I'd rather stay here and read"
Happy Father's Day!
Paper and acrylic on 8 x10" canvas
"This piece is a tribute to my father
who taught me - before internet -
that I could get any of my questions
answered at the library."
The scene reads:
"(looks around)
I wonder where"
"INDEX"
"Book, Lyrics, and Music"
"book or magazine" "A short story"
"...Oh, lots of things."
"Everything"
"Will you put that book down"
"No, I'd rather stay here and read"
Happy Father's Day!
Welcome to the World #2 (Baby Boy)
#14
Paper and acrylic on 24 x 30" canvas "
Made at the request of three friends
for a fourth friend's newborn baby boy."
The first building has the date of birth,
the second, a clock with the time of birth,
and the words, "How beautiful a day can be when friendship touches it,"
the fourth with a cake on top, "Happy Birthday",
the fifth carries the wishes for the baby,
and the tag carried by the plane announces,
"It's a boy!"
Paper and acrylic on 24 x 30" canvas "
Made at the request of three friends
for a fourth friend's newborn baby boy."
The first building has the date of birth,
the second, a clock with the time of birth,
and the words, "How beautiful a day can be when friendship touches it,"
the fourth with a cake on top, "Happy Birthday",
the fifth carries the wishes for the baby,
and the tag carried by the plane announces,
"It's a boy!"
Baby Art
# 9, #10, #11
Acrylic, paper on 12 x 12" canvas
Acrylic, paper on 12 x 12" canvas
There's Always a Place Up Front
#13
Paper, acrylic on 8 x 24" canvas
"Before I met my husband,
I took the farthest parking spaces,
or felt lucky if I found one closer.
My husband's parking philosophy
which I have since adopted, is
'There's always a place up front.'"
Paper, acrylic on 8 x 24" canvas
"Before I met my husband,
I took the farthest parking spaces,
or felt lucky if I found one closer.
My husband's parking philosophy
which I have since adopted, is
'There's always a place up front.'"
Renewal
#6
Paper on 10"x10" canvas
"A gift for friends who recently
renewed their wedding vows.
Later that day as they were watching the sun set,
they threw their old wedding bands
into the Pacific Ocean."
Paper on 10"x10" canvas
"A gift for friends who recently
renewed their wedding vows.
Later that day as they were watching the sun set,
they threw their old wedding bands
into the Pacific Ocean."
Happy Dancer
#8
Paper, acrylic on 20 x 20" wood panel
"Inspired by my daughter who loves
dancing around the house
as if no one is watching
or rather...
as if the whole world is watching."
(words along bottom: BRAVO!)
Paper, acrylic on 20 x 20" wood panel
"Inspired by my daughter who loves
dancing around the house
as if no one is watching
or rather...
as if the whole world is watching."
(words along bottom: BRAVO!)
City Lights
#7
Paper, acrylic on 4 x 4" canvas
"This tiny piece was inspired by
the scraps of paper from other projects,
that found their own way onto the canvas.
After a friend commented
that my art made them happy,
I sent this piece to someone
I had been hoping
would find happiness."
Paper, acrylic on 4 x 4" canvas
"This tiny piece was inspired by
the scraps of paper from other projects,
that found their own way onto the canvas.
After a friend commented
that my art made them happy,
I sent this piece to someone
I had been hoping
would find happiness."
Sanctuary
#5
paper, gouache, acrylic on 48 x 36" canvas
"Made at the request of friends.
I was inspired by this couple's story -
of their lives coming together
and the peaceful home they've created.
The birdhouses in the other trees represent
the homes of friends and family,
near and far."
paper, gouache, acrylic on 48 x 36" canvas
"Made at the request of friends.
I was inspired by this couple's story -
of their lives coming together
and the peaceful home they've created.
The birdhouses in the other trees represent
the homes of friends and family,
near and far."
Welcome to the World (Baby Girl)
#3
Paper, acrylic on 36 x 48" canvas
"Made for the newest member of our family
I wanted to express wishes bestowed on a baby"
They are in gold letters:
On Pet Store (LOVE), Flower Shop (GROW),
Bakery (HAVE A SWEET LIFE under "Happy Birthday" Banner),
Toy Store (PLAY), Library (LEARN), Music Shop (SING),
Sun (SHINE), Bird (FLY) and Path (WELCOME TO THE WORLD)
The cake has the date; the clock has the time of birth
and the bird announces
"IT'S A GIRL!"
Paper, acrylic on 36 x 48" canvas
"Made for the newest member of our family
I wanted to express wishes bestowed on a baby"
They are in gold letters:
On Pet Store (LOVE), Flower Shop (GROW),
Bakery (HAVE A SWEET LIFE under "Happy Birthday" Banner),
Toy Store (PLAY), Library (LEARN), Music Shop (SING),
Sun (SHINE), Bird (FLY) and Path (WELCOME TO THE WORLD)
The cake has the date; the clock has the time of birth
and the bird announces
"IT'S A GIRL!"
The Tetons
#2
Paper, acrylic on 12 x 12" canvas
"Made for my father, Larry K. Brown, Western Writer
Inspired by a trip I took with my parents
to Jackson Hole, Wyoming"
Letters along the very bottom of piece spell the quote:
"God bless Wyoming and keep her wild"
Paper, acrylic on 12 x 12" canvas
"Made for my father, Larry K. Brown, Western Writer
Inspired by a trip I took with my parents
to Jackson Hole, Wyoming"
Letters along the very bottom of piece spell the quote:
"God bless Wyoming and keep her wild"
The Highlands
#1
June 2007
Paper, acrylic on 36 x 48"canvas
"This was my first collage,
which I made it for my daughter's room.
I wanted to capture our life
in the Highlands neighborhood of Louisville.
The children represent my daughter past, present and future.
For those familiar with the Highlands,
the building on the left is Mid City Mall
and the playground and archway are Tyler Park."
June 2007
Paper, acrylic on 36 x 48"canvas
"This was my first collage,
which I made it for my daughter's room.
I wanted to capture our life
in the Highlands neighborhood of Louisville.
The children represent my daughter past, present and future.
For those familiar with the Highlands,
the building on the left is Mid City Mall
and the playground and archway are Tyler Park."
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