Stripes Twelve purpl3 It's fantastic how playfulness can

It's fantastic how playfulness can unlock hidden depths and unexpected beauty

over to the edge of town where the apricot orchards and meadows had yet to be bulldozed

while their contrast of shapes and textures adds interest in every stripe

and blue "rocket" popsicles

Poured acrylic painting Encroaching Lava (Little Gem 22) reminds me of the slow-moving lava you might see as the magma on top cools and the thermal layer beneath struggles to continue flowing

Stripes Twelve purpl3 It's fantastic how playfulness canMixed media on watercolor paper 5" x 5" image (10" x 10" double matted and framed behind glass) Creating this series of twelve stripe paintings was a pure delight. Inspired by a childlike approach, each piece bursts with playful color combinations. I reveled in layering translucent hues, watching them blend and dance, whispering secrets of new shades. Simple doodles of dots, lines, and whimsy add a touch of charm to each canvas. Their compact size