African Artifacts Selected for the Blue Granite Review
My charcoal drawing African Artifacts was selected for the Greenville Technical College 2020 Blue Granite Review journal. The journal showcases visual art and literature including…
charcoal drawing
African Artifacts – Basket and Seedpod Belt
Inspired by… the craftsmanship and texture of the African artifacts, the handmade Botswana basket and the seedpod belt. I inherited these artifacts from a family…
Multiple Ascending Ladders
Inspired by… the abstract glassine technique of overlaying multiple ascending ladders to create a hazy, yet transparent rendering of the ladders reaching for the sky….
Textural and Decorative Balls
Inspired by…the diverse designs in these three textural and decorative balls. The intertwined lines of the woven ball contrasts with the raised motifs of the…
Deep in the Washington Hoh Rain Forest
Inspired by… the darkness deep in the Washington Hoh Rain Forest. The trees, dripping with moss, were so thick the sun was blocked out. Hiking…
Favorite Tree Landscapes Interconnected
Inspired by…the idea of collaging my favorite tree landscapes into one large interconnected landscape scene. Research shows that trees have a network that allows them…
Ground Cover
Inspired by… a deep ground cover of almost monochrome color of layered, decaying leaves and branches found on the forest floor. The vibrant landscapes that…
Studio Paintbrushes on the Windowsill
Inspired by… the interesting reflections created by the sunlight coming through the window, highlighting the studio paintbrushes on the windowsill We were in one of…
Onions in Black and White
Inspired by… the variety of values of three onions and recreating their luminosity in a charcoal drawing of Onions in Black and White. I am…
Birch Tree Securely Rooted
Inspired by… an imaginative view below the ground of a Birch tree, how does the root system support the large tree; is the Birch tree…