ABOUT THIS PIECE:  Growth is natural, but rarely do we grow in a tidy or smooth fashion.  There are always awkward, gangly times.  When some parts have reached their new dimensions and other parts seem too scrawny by comparison.  Try to take a long view.  Remember where you are headed.  Enjoy the process as best you can.

HOW IT WAS MADE:  This painting has a bit of everything going on.  Brush painting, knife painting, textured areas and smooth places.  It is a rich, vibrant image that shines more in person than these scans can convey.

In some ways, I am returning to my roots with this painting.  A million years ago, when I first began training as an artist, all of my energy was focused on line quality.  I created many pieces with crisp flowing black lines like these.  There is something calming for me in the simplicity of an outline.  Even though creating images in this manner can be much more challenging then filling in forms with color and light.  This kind of work requires a level of clarity and focus that can be hard for me to maintain.

Also, this piece shows my new interest in layering conscious images over intuitive painting.  I especially like how this fun tree has grown so fast her "head" is bumping the top of the "box" that contains her.

DISPLAY OPTIONS:  This piece could be easily and affordably framed as it requires no matting or glass.  Or it would also display nicely sitting on a small decorative easel or stand just as it is, no framing needed.

ORIGINAL ARTWORK

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REPRODUCTIONS

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