Visual Storytelling
I began to blend the two dominant cultures I identify with in a new world of story telling and spiritualism. Traditional Ojibway and Norse (viking) stories, legends are the influence for these images and marks the new direction for my paintings.
Completed during my Artist-in-Residence in August of 2013.
“Shaman,” watercolor on auqabord. 2013. Original size 6×6.
“Tree Guardian,” watercolor on aquabord. 2013. Original size 6×6.
Owls have been a symbol for me for many years. I find a great sense spiritual symbolism in their presence. When I hear them call, sing and chatter, I always smile with great joy.
Completed during my Artist-in-Residence in August of 2013.
“Barn Owl,” watercolor on aquabord. 2013 original size 6×6
“Short-eared Owl,” watercolor on aquabord. 2013 original size 6×6
When I feel the use for color I find that I enjoy it mostly in painting. Painting was my choice of expression in my youth and I find it still very enjoyable, even if photography is my life love. I choose to paint dreams, intense emotions and my internal state of mind. For me painting becomes a process that I most enjoy when I want to slow things down a little. This process is preferred if I need to download thoughts about myself or the intense work I do with others as an arts-based psychotherapist.
“Dream of the Red Wolves” 2011
“A Murder of Crows” 2010
“Portrait of a Budding Art Therapist.” 2009
“Dragonfly” 2012
“Crossing Over” 2010
