I experimented some more with color and shape. As a rule, in painting, it is frowned upon to have perfectly vertical or horizontal lines. I broke the rules a little here to see what it felt like. It’s paper, I’m allowed (and so are you). I think the petals that I liked the most are…
Lady Leopard
I had colored the goth glue leopards, but, man, I did not like how they came out. I think with that kind of project, a looser style is better and that is not what my brain wanted to do. So I tried again with this lovely lady.
Floral Experiment
Sometimes, it’s important to slow down and do something small. This floral experiment feels complex when I look at it, but simple from a technical perspective. I love the colors and I feel a strong sense of emotion when I look at this. I find it fascinating that something with such little detail can still…
Matilda – An ode to a cow
Dear, sweet Matilda – so gallant, such grace – Those stately horns, and your thick, wavy hair, suit well your steady physique and discerning taste.
Diffraction Spikes
“That’s because you’re depicting light, not ice.” I am in love with the images from the James Webb Telescope. They’re gorgeous, detailed, zoom-able, and even though it wouldn’t look like that if you were there in person, I’m excited that we have sensors that can show that awesome alternate perspective. While I happily immersed…
Pride Flowers
Take pride in Pride. Happy June!
Cheese, Policy, and the Military
So, I suppose I should start this by saying that I am not a policy advisor, or a policy expert, but I am a person who has to live with effects of policy decisions. As such, I feel like sharing my experience is relevant. My spouse is in the military, and, as you might imagine,…