When I walk in nature, I find beauty in the little things… seeds, cedar berries, broken chunks of rocks. Those tend to catch my eye and we begin a conversation of sorts. A quiet exchange to thank the Creator and each other. I love to fold these tiny things into my paintings, like wheat kernels, […]
Indiangrass is Drying
I spent three lovely afternoons walking the tall Indiangrass, harvesting a nice selection that will dry for use in winter paintings. Giving thanks to the land. The summer rains produced grass as tall as I am. […]
New Moon
This two piece work is an expression of the new moon over the prairie land. New moons are the first lunar phase when the moon is dark to the eye. Folklore says it is a great time for new beginnings. The work features thick, handmade stone texture embedded with grain, acrylic and earth pigments, such […]
Wish Upon a Star
As we gaze upon the last full moon of the summer, I wanted to share a diptych to inspire wishful thinking. My rendition of the night sky is Charron blue on a canvas of handmade stone texture imbedded with prairie grass. The pale earth below basks in the glow of the stars, on a canvas […]
When the Grass Changes
If you ask me what the prairie’s most magical season is, I’d tell you it’s the onset of autumn. The time when the earth burns off an abundance of energy before resting. A grand opus to growth. And for a glimpse, we are surrounded by that majesty. Tall Indian Grass inked in deep russet. Families […]
Lughnasadh
The Celtic Wheel of the Year focuses on the change seasons. It is a reminder to pause and take stock of our life. The cross-quarter of late summer is Lughnasadh, a celebration of the early grain harvest. It is the first Gaelic harvest festival, a reminder that small things well nurtured mature into great things. […]
The North Wind
This is my rendition of the North Wind descending upon the prairie land. It is a transformative wind that teaches wisdom and whispers we are capable of great growth amid trials. Acrylic with rainwater, limestone and iron to symbolize courage. Sold to a lovely person in North Carolina. […]
Sandstone for Mark Making
Creating with the help from the Cretaceous period. Using some prairie sandstone for mark making on stone texture. Our dark brown, iron oxide sandstone is left over from an ancient ocean. […]
New Mortar and Pestle
Just received this sturdy mortar and pestle to ground fresh prairie stones. […]
Now at Kansas Earth and Sky Candle Company
I’m super excited to show work at the wonderful new showroom of the Kansas Earth and Sky Candle Company. Scott and his family make hand-poured candles, locally harvested sage, and incense in this fabulous historic building in downtown Ellinwood. Please stop by and enjoy the space. […]
