Visceral Canvas Print

Music, poetry, and art can communicate to a deeper part of one's being in a way then simple words cannot. Some art such as this can ONLY be received by intuition rather than intellect, through deep feeling and emotions rather than reason.

In presenting darker work for your consideration it is my hope that you will find this both challenging and rewarding. If it elicits a strong reaction then it will have accomplished my goal, to produce in you a visceral response that is deeper than understanding, beyond intellect, and richly satisfying to your sensibilities.

I hope you enjoy it and thanks for looking.

I've been painting since I was nine years old when my mother put a brush in my hand and said, "This is how you do it." I must have been a good listener. My career as a a painter has come in waves, however. It has taken me a lifetime, but I am now a full-time painter. A few years ago I challenged myself to do a painting a day; hence, the eye paintings. I recently lost my husband of 47 years. As part of my bereavement, I visited my artist/sister, KC Pollak, in Colorado. We spent nearly all day for 10 days in her art cabin making alcohol ink paintings. What a joyful, healing time! And I found a new love and passion. Now I live my work and love my life even more.