Luna
This past Autumn (2023) a sweet client sent me some silk moth cocoons in hopes of inspiring me to paint them once they had hatched.
I have been tending to them gently…trying to be a good moth mother; giving them their intermittent water spritzes and then tucking them back into their leaf home until they emerge in the Spring.
I can feel the life in them when I hold them. A gentle hum of energy. Little dreams of flowers and moonlight and stars … codes of the cosmos falling into place.
Two of the moths I am raising are Luna moths. I know they will leave me if they successfully emerge, so I wanted to create a piece that would honor their magic and beauty. When I laid all of the botanicals down for this piece, and revealed the marks made by the ink, water and leaves, part of the ink looked like a green wing. I knew the moment had arrived for me to express my gratitude for this gift.
Luna moths represent transformation, the divine feminine, spiritual enlightenment, inner guidance, intuition, adaptability, and connection with nature. Let this work remind you of your connection to the natural world. Let your intuition guide you to beauty and to your true north star.
TITLE: Luna
SIZE : 9”x12”x2” (inches)
Medium: Mixed Media painting
Substrate: Wood
Ready to Hang - Wired
Side are painted white
This piece is not framed and does not require a frame.
Price includes shipping.
This past Autumn (2023) a sweet client sent me some silk moth cocoons in hopes of inspiring me to paint them once they had hatched.
I have been tending to them gently…trying to be a good moth mother; giving them their intermittent water spritzes and then tucking them back into their leaf home until they emerge in the Spring.
I can feel the life in them when I hold them. A gentle hum of energy. Little dreams of flowers and moonlight and stars … codes of the cosmos falling into place.
Two of the moths I am raising are Luna moths. I know they will leave me if they successfully emerge, so I wanted to create a piece that would honor their magic and beauty. When I laid all of the botanicals down for this piece, and revealed the marks made by the ink, water and leaves, part of the ink looked like a green wing. I knew the moment had arrived for me to express my gratitude for this gift.
Luna moths represent transformation, the divine feminine, spiritual enlightenment, inner guidance, intuition, adaptability, and connection with nature. Let this work remind you of your connection to the natural world. Let your intuition guide you to beauty and to your true north star.
TITLE: Luna
SIZE : 9”x12”x2” (inches)
Medium: Mixed Media painting
Substrate: Wood
Ready to Hang - Wired
Side are painted white
This piece is not framed and does not require a frame.
Price includes shipping.
This past Autumn (2023) a sweet client sent me some silk moth cocoons in hopes of inspiring me to paint them once they had hatched.
I have been tending to them gently…trying to be a good moth mother; giving them their intermittent water spritzes and then tucking them back into their leaf home until they emerge in the Spring.
I can feel the life in them when I hold them. A gentle hum of energy. Little dreams of flowers and moonlight and stars … codes of the cosmos falling into place.
Two of the moths I am raising are Luna moths. I know they will leave me if they successfully emerge, so I wanted to create a piece that would honor their magic and beauty. When I laid all of the botanicals down for this piece, and revealed the marks made by the ink, water and leaves, part of the ink looked like a green wing. I knew the moment had arrived for me to express my gratitude for this gift.
Luna moths represent transformation, the divine feminine, spiritual enlightenment, inner guidance, intuition, adaptability, and connection with nature. Let this work remind you of your connection to the natural world. Let your intuition guide you to beauty and to your true north star.
TITLE: Luna
SIZE : 9”x12”x2” (inches)
Medium: Mixed Media painting
Substrate: Wood
Ready to Hang - Wired
Side are painted white
This piece is not framed and does not require a frame.
Price includes shipping.
About the THETA COLLECTION
THETA is a brain wave state between sleeping and dreaming where there is still consciousness, yet a feeling of bliss as one starts to drift into dreams.
I am thrilled to unveil my latest collection of captivating mixed media paintings that will transport you to that place of dreamy bliss… into a world of ethereal beauty and imagination. Each piece in this collection is a mesmerizing combination of various mediums, including acrylics, watercolors, inks, oil pastels, and intricate textures obtained from the pressing and placing of natural materials. The results are a truly unique and dreamy visual experience.
All of these paintings flowed from feelings that arise when I spend time in nature. Each work carries it’s own little bit of magic and healing and my hope is that it will create a sense of calm, wonder and joy.
I kept the palette limited to earthy raw umber, and cool payne’s gray and then added splashes of indigo blues, lavender, greens, gold, and copper.
A Bit About the Process
There is a quiet & magical forest in Southern Ohio, and there is little cabin there where I like to stay often and it’s full of woodland creatures and magic! There is a little creek that runs alongside the cabin and that is where I collected the water that I used for these pieces. I returned to my studio with several jars full of it.
After sprinkling or brushing the canvas with creek water, I laid down leaves, flowers, twigs, and stones, or other woodland treasures. Following that, I sprinkle ink over this and allow these elements to dry in place. Once dry, the natural materials are removed, and the canvas is transformed into a tapestry of soulful nature shapes, each a unique reflection of nature’s inspiration.
From there, I let my imagination take hold and allow the shapes to inspire new scenes that evoke a sense of mystery, calm, and tranquility. Daisies appeared in much of the work - an expression of the innocence of nature. The result is a work of art that embodies the spirit of the woods and the meadows. A testament to the power of nature and the magic that weaves it all together.
