beneath the surface5

Artist’s Statement

The intent of this series of monotypes is to use essence of the natural world and its ever changing ebb and flow to symbolize a journey through life. Swirling life forms depict our mysterious origins in primordial broth. Lithesome leaves dance with joy and exuberance. Remnants of bright fall amidst dead foliage show our tenacity. Wintry images symbolize moments when we are divested of all life’s trappings, and aware of our inner strength and our vulnerability. Turbulent seas, and castles of old remind us that we have a past that is shaped by tides and winds. And finally the eye from the underground asks the question of … infinity.

Monotype on Arches Primordial Broth February 2008 10.5 x 10.5”

Monotype on Arches Playing the Blues February 2008 10.5 x 10.5”

Monotype on Handmade Unryu Inspiration February 2008 10.5 x 10.5”

Monotype on Arches Dancing VE 1/2 February 2008 10.5 x 10.5”

Monotype on Handmade Unryu Dancing VE 2/2 February 2008 10.5 x 10.5”

Monotype on Arches Undercurrents February 2008 10.5 x 9.5

Monotype on Arches Bursting Forth April 2008 16” x 20””

Monotype with pastel on arches Floral Fantasy February 2008 10.5” x 10.5”

Monotype on Arches Seed Dispersal February 2008 10.5” x 10.5”

Monotype on Arches Last Shades of Fall February 2008 10.5” x 9.5”

Monotype on Arches Defying Winter February 2008 7.5” x 10.5”

Monotype on Arches Of Ferns and Fungi February 2008 10.5”x 9.5”

Monotype on Unryu What Lurks in the Undergrowth? February 2008 6” x 10”

Monotype on Unryu Morning Dew February 2008 3” x 10”

Monotype Deep Forest February 2008 10.5” x 9.5”

Monotype on Arches Here I Stand January 2008 16” x 20”

Monotype on Handmade Unryu Bathed in Mists January 2008 16” x 20”

Monotype Desolation January 2008 6” x 11”

Monotype Raining Tears February 2008 7.5” x 6”

Monotype My Heritage March 2008 10.5” x 10.5”

Monotype Shades of Tam o’ Shanter March 2008 10.5” x 9.5”

Monotype on Arches Ravages of Time VE 2/2 April 2008 16” x24”

Monotype on Arches Erosion April 2008 16” x 20”

Monotype on Arches Eye from the Underground April 2008 16” x 20”