Artist's Statement
After many years of painting landscapes, seascapes, and portraits, I was excited to discover a new genre for me that included lots of exquisite detail. Like crocheting or knitting, the paint brush captured each intricate stroke in the chain of paintings. It seems the older I get, the more detail there is to paint.
Sheer layers stacked liked dishes on top of each other, help to create depth from bottom to top in my paintings. Fabrics and necklaces help to create depth from front to back. Painting such details with a regular, creative practice was magic for me. Feminie, lacy fabrics, unique dishes, along with glass platters and plates brought the look and feel of elegance in an otherwise unsophisticated still life. What fun to capture the beautiful style of yesteryear!
And where else can you find a peacock in a mimosa tree or a pink cockatoo among the wisteria?