Sailing into the wind or Escaping the Storm. The Ying and Yang of it all.
Choppy Seas
“Choppy seas means great sailing!” they declared as they set off.
Choppy Seas
Green Water Wave
“The wind is whipping up, let’s set sail for home!” he said.
SOLD 🙂
Green Water Wave
Sailing School in the Storm
She led the sailing school to safety, just escaping the storm.
Sailing School in the Storm
Inspired by the Maple Bay Yacht Club Summer Sailing School that teaches young sailors every summer in their tiny boats, in the bay in front of my studio.
The ephemera: Vintage atlas maps, marine charts and star charts; antique letters, food stamps and postal stamps
The found objects: tiny class beads and vintage watch faces
She steered her little family through many a storm. She guided them through the rough weather and calm waters with love and compassion always staying true to her values.
A special gift for my sister Sandra with much love.
the boats representing her familyeach sail represents a special place
The ephemera: original atlas maps and star charts, original antique letters, receipts and charts.
A trio of 8 by 10 encaustic mixed media collages feature vintage atlas waves.
Green Waters
The deep green waters soothed Monsieur’s soul. SOLD 😁
Trois Matelots SOLD 🙂
Trois petits matelots naviguent sur les flots.
Whale Watching
Who was watching who?
SOLD 🙂
The ephemera: original vintage maps and charts from the mid 20th century; natural history illustration of a whale; old letters and receipts from the 1800s; vintage stamps.
The found objects: antique watch faces and mouvements.
These pieces will be available at my up-coming studio tour and sale April 23, 24, 25 10 to 5. See http://www.cowichanartisans.com for map and details.