Material explorations in coffee, ink, and watercolor

 

Some nonobjective work.

Color exploration... and felting.

Aqueous Topography... an exploration with alcohol inks on polypropylene paper.

Anomaly. Watercolor. © Liz Darling  2015.

Art teachers!

My work

I have 3 pieces in the Pittsburg State University Art Department's show, Inspiring Voices - an exhibition of works by high school art teachers in the four state area. The exhibition runs from October 24th - December 6th in the Harry Krug Gallery. Here is an article about the exhibit.

Mountain. Watercolor. © Liz Darling  2012.

Grind. Watercolor. © Liz Darling  2011.

Undulate. Watercolor. © Liz Darling  2012.

Touch. Watercolor on Paper. © Liz Darling  2011.

These nonobjective watercolor paintings are about balance and sensual, fluid forms. The organic lines, forms, and colors create a sense of compositional harmony in each painting, but as a whole, I tried to surrender control of the work's outcome and paint intuitively. The medium lends itself to much spontaneity.
Now that I am finished with college and once again removed from thinking of art in a traditional, competitive sense, I am striving to return to the core of what creation is fundamentally about (for me, right now). These paintings are a reflection of my journey to create peace and balance in my all aspects of my life.