Seasonally, winter has a fuzzy beginning and end in California. Our recent cataclysmic storms certainly proclaimed winter was here. While I am enjoying our bright sunny days, I do hope for more rain…(just well spaced gentle rainy days please!) before we proclaim Spring is here!
Like California winter, my artwork and inspirations have fuzzy endings and beginnings that weave together. One idea morphs into the next. Right now I am in full production on the 89 Cloud piece and starting a series of mulit media paintings built on a 1866 Farmer’s Almanac. These two projects focus on water, food, and farming in California. My time at the White Buffalo Land Trust has expanded my understanding of regenerative farming principles and how that can change the world and combat our climate crisis.
Just One Drop
An inspirational beginning of my cloud fascination is marked by the 5 year anniversary of the River’s Journey project. This project was an immersion into our water source in Santa Barbara and gave birth to my fascination with clouds.
Just One Drop, 5x7” Gouache
Bloomin Senorita
The river morphed into female figures where my Califia series sprouted.
Bloomin’ Senorita, 30x30” Oil and Cold wax on canvas
The Nature of Clouds
Clouds became tangible and an installation called, The Nature of Clouds, was built. Trees and plants were suspended in air while crystal rain hung silently , fixed in space. This was a great way to be engaged with the Wildling Museum of Art and Nature during Covid.
89 Clouds
And now I am back to clouds. Cloud scapes are on assorted serving platters, plates and cutlery…vehicles that carry our food to our tables and mouths. Here, water and food source concepts unite while I am learning about regenerative farming practices at the White Buffalo Land Trust. Click here to learn more.
