Mixed Media on Canvas 18”x24”(alcohol ink, acrylic ink, acrylic paint, paper doves)

In a world where conflict and border or cultural wars take centre stage, it’s time to Send in the Peace Doves!

5 x 2 x 2.25

Acrylic yarn  crocheted amigurumi 

This was designed because of who they elected in the United States. The beginning of February when turmoil was starting the United States I likened it to a dumpster fire so I created that.

Acrylic on Canvas 

9 x 12 

Given the theme of this contest and with what is happening in our country and the United States, this is what I painted. It is my first but not last political piece.

Digital Photography 

At the Peace Fountain, everyone was calmly enjoying the sunset and a nice evening when a sudden spray from the fountain created chaos, altering the previously serene scene.

Paper Weaving and Collage

8x10

Envisioning Earth from afar can inspire a profound sense of peace. Stripped of the daily chaos and distractions, it highlights the beauty and tranquility of our planet. The intricate, intertwining lines symbolize the vibrant reality of human life—the bustling energy of people, vehicles, and work—all coexisting in a dynamic and harmonious way.

Mixed Medium

8x8

The gentle colors in the background evoke a sense of happiness and tranquility—creating a sanctuary to escape life's chaos. The black sections of the grid illustrate the distractions, obstacles, and challenges we face daily. Yet, the white spaces within the grid remind us that there is always hope and possibility. They symbolize our resilience and the belief that we can navigate through tough times and return to our cherished “happy place.”

Size; 3x4 ft

Medium; Oil and Oil pastel

"This artwork explores the tension between harmony and disorder, capturing the delicate balance where chaos and tranquility collide. Through dynamic forms and contrasting textures, it reflects the uneasy coexistence of structure and unpredictability, inviting viewers to confront the beauty and unease within this duality.”

Size; 3x4 ft.

 Medium; Oil

"This artwork explores the tension between harmony and disorder, capturing the delicate balance where chaos and tranquility collide. Through dynamic forms and contrasting textures, it reflects the uneasy coexistence of structure and unpredictability, inviting viewers to confront the beauty and unease within this duality.”

24" x 30" x 1.5", Original Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

In this captivating painting inspired by Vincent Van Gogh's "The Poplars at Saint-Rèmy," Post-Impressionist painting, we are transported to a mesmerizing world of vibrant colors, bold brushwork, and contoured forms. The artist skillfully captures Van Gogh's distinctive style, as we gaze upon a stunning scene of a house nestled amidst a field of majestic poplar trees. The sky above is adorned with swirling stars, creating a sense of enchantment and wonder. The expressive and emphatic brushstrokes give life to the wavy earth, inviting us to explore the essence of nature. With every stroke, the painting exudes a sense of movement and energy, as if the landscape is alive with its own rhythm. This masterpiece allows us to peer through the starry sky and delve into the heart of the world, where nature's beauty unfolds in a symphony of colors and textures.

30" x 40" x 1.5" , Original Mixed Media on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

A complex composition of abstract shapes and lines dominates in black and white, creating a dynamic and textured visual experience. The elements interweave with contrasting tones, adding depth and motion.

18" mixed media collage on glass

This is dedicated to the wise women whose powers are undermined and whose voices go unheeded, even in the face of the world's heartbreaking collapse.

acrylic layered,  16” x 20” gallery canvas 

this piece illustrates the complexity in forms .There is both tension and                        resolution with the apparent grid pattern struggling against the flow of erupted colour…   awakening to a realization.

acrylic with texture applied,  24” x 24” gallery canvas 

This is a piece of textured swirls creating a life of it’s own!   There is a strong  visual tension created within  a perceived , structural image, seeking to remain grounded.

Mixed media, oil pastels.

There is a little bit of chaos in every bit of order and a little bit of order in all chaos, like the yin in the yang.