The Lake Keeps Me
I created this collection of oil pastel drawings and acrylic paintings of the fish, birds, and insects who live in the inland Northern Michigan lakes using repetitive compositions reminiscent of embroidery and decorative folk arts for people who love and revere all creatures in the North Woods and their beauty.
"Shiner Pool" - 24"x24", mixed media on canvas
"Votive Bluegill" - 11"x14", oil pastel on paper
"Goldfly" - 10"x10", gouache and digital
"Iris Axis" - 18"x24", mixed media on canvas
"Late Season" - 16"x20", oil pastel on paper
"Direction" - 18"x24", mixed media on canvas
"Wall Candy" - oil pastel, acrylic, and digital