Starting with collage years ago, it’s rare to see even a scrap of paper I don’t want to save. My pieces combine paper with sometimes odd combinations of materials, discarded remnants of our cultural damage and waste. Some are constructions that are hand sewn with intentionally rustic/naive and childlike sutures of twine, ribbon or wire. Others are painted using watercolor and acrylics with graphite.

Having lived near the ocean for over 50 years, I feel an emotional connection to its pristine beauty. The textures and shapes of the water as it moves are elusively compelling. Historically, my work reflected my fury about the arrogant and erroneous notion that we can mend the ocean while ignoring the environmental horrors created by greedy ocean oil drilling industrialists. I’m hopeful that it is not too late.

As an ode to my love for this magnificent place, my new impressionist body of work is a tribute to the peaceful and meditative qualities that I feel when in connection to the ocean.

Meet the Artist on Second Saturday, June 8 from 5-7pm.

Click to view larger versions of these images in a slide show. Be sure and see the From the Studio page for more about the artist. Gallery is open Thursdays-Mondays, 11am-5pm.