Cresting Wave begonia

Cresting Wave begoniaAcrylic paint on Graphix film 4" x 4" image (8" x 8" matted and framed behind glass) The poured acrylic painting, Cresting Wave, depicts the foamy tips of a wave as it crests over the deep blue ocean swells. Cresting Wave is a small, framed, and matted acrylic painting behind glass. I use a sophisticated technique of pouring paint with added chemicals to create luscious intermixed bubbles and waves of color. Paints are selected based on the opacity,

Its prints' distinctive feature is its cyan blue shade

psychedelic shapes and colors that were so popular when I was growing up in the 60s

• Hexagon shape

These joyful stripes are mini-masterpieces

I spent my summer in the Vail Valley

Acrylic paint

you would find a wealth of "gems" hidden below the surface

I also like to create that focused direction in my artwork

The botanical specimens were sourced from my garden and hiking excursions and through sketches inspired by the flora in my neighbors' yards

I use a butane torch to get cells of color to bubble up to the surface

then inked and printed it multiple times to make Ancient Patterns

with changing classrooms and teachers every hour