Day 2 Within the Dusk

Little paintings are perfect for offices and smaller places. This 8 x 10 beauty is a twin of a painting called “Within the Sunset”.  I remember painting them right before my solo show. I really had not painted in a while and I needed to warm up my painting arm, so to speak. What was really nice about this painting was that it rolled out of me so effortlessly, as if it was waiting on the canvas invisibly for someone to bring it to life. 

I stood back from it, so pleased. I was surprised that the color orange had been so strong. I remember writing about this earlier.  When I paint with a color, it is as if that color becomes my voice. It speaks volumes about the emotions pouring into the work. The orange felt so good. It was bold. It was vibrant. I had been living a more muted palette in my lifestyle since I had not painted for a while and concentrated on mothering for so many years.  It was as if the strength of colors within me were sitting waiting knowing I would be back, even if at times, I was unsure of it.  

Having this painting in your life will be a reminder of the strength you possess, even when you forget.  

Within the Dusk
8x10

Day 1 Spanish Dancer

 
It is so magical, beautiful and bold.  There is something very special about this painting. 

Spanish Dancer

43 x 52

Oil on Canvas

How lovely is this?

I got this email from a woman who I recently completed a commission for:

"N has taken the painting for framing should be ready in couple of weeks. I immediately felt so lonely when she took it.. Almost cried. I love it so much. Words can't thank you enough."

Then this: "Finally got the painting back from framers. It looks wonderful on the wall! Thank you so much for this beautiful creation! Love, B"

When I create custom work for someone, I take it so very seriously. I really like to spend time getting an idea of who they are, really, and what colors and compositions would not only compliment their world, but would best fit their personality, their home and ultimately become a friend. Because we do not just own a piece of art, we create a life long relationship with it. So when I get emails like this, it is so incredibly rewarding. I am so happy and honored that the work I create in this world has such impact and such meaning.

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Aleph

Aleph

This painting is one of my newest. In fact, it is soaking wet! I am working with a more limited palette right now - it feels right and it is also a challenge as I usually work with such vivid symphonies of color.  Enjoy!
Aleph
24 x 36
Oil on Canvas

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Emperor's Garden from Above

I love the negative space and the organic forms that shape the areas. The base is gold leaf.  I have wanted to share this for a while. I work on it slowly and I am really enjoying this new pallet. What do you think?

Enjoy! 

Emperor's Garden from Above

Oil and Gold Leaf on Canvas

24 x 36

xoxo

Liz

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River's Islands - Future Untold

I completed this painting only moments ago. Yes, it is still so wet that as I write, the paint from my hands stains my keyboard. Oh well, wouldn' be the first time.  As I was painting, I was reminded of trust. For me sometimes painting is the ultimate trust fall. The painting was once covered in a dark green and maroon. Then I was compelled to overlay it with a deep magenta, then yellow ochre, white, then deep blue and finally when I was about to sign it and call it a day - tourquoise said, hey don't forget about me. I was so sure the painting was complete and I could not imagine how the tourquoise was going to fit onto the painting at all. But for me, I am guided by a feeling, or a series of feelings, when I paint. I have to trust them because they know the colors better than I do...And yes, tourquoise was the finishing touch. There was such a depth created by laying that final color on, it almost became erie.   I am so enamored by this painting, I could just hug it! Although, at this stage of the drying process, that would be a total disaster for my clothes.

Enjoy this painting and let it remind you that your feelings are your compass too.  It will be posted on my available paintings area within a couple of days.

River's Island - Future Untold
Oil on Canvas
16 x 20
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Happy Fire Works To You!

Happy Fourth of July Weekend! May the Fireworks of the weekend remind you of the fire within yourself!! Enjoy the sultry summer sizzle of this passionate piece and Have a Beautiful Celebration of your own Independence and Brilliance!

Phoenix Fire

20" x 24"

Oil on Canvas

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