Devotion/Abalone. Oil on Canvas.

This painting was a test of my ability to paint iridescence. I also found myself bumping up against the limits of my focus - I had to complete the painting in several sittings instead of alla prima, which is the way I usually approach oil painting.

Devotion/Underbelly. Oil on panel.

I wanted to explore the texture of words (and say some things more directly), so I made a tiny zine of poetry and photography. I'm certain my literary friends could tell me what's wrong with these poems from a craft standpoint, but I'm a big proponent of just going for it, regardless of ability.

Anyway, a couple excerpts:

In other news, just trying to continue painting. I've been dealing with an overuse/mild nerve injury in my wrists ever since felting a bit too intensely at KCAI, which has made holding a brush uncomfortable. Luckily, it's improving, as I was able to finish this one today. I'm considering a series of moon snail shells in oil.

Another moon snail shell painting... oil on gesso board