Blue Ribbon

Blue Ribbon – 11″ x 15″ – watercolor and ink.

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The linework in this is extra fine and detailed and more based on geometric forms and less on natural or organic forms usually found in my paintings. The soft blue and grey background with earthy oranges and the red central place from where the drawing emits the Blue Ribbon that is surrounded by shapes consisting of fine lines. I look at it and wonder about the origin of the form, of life in general, the sea and sky, the universe. Blue Ribbon is among my top favorite pieces and prints are available.

On the Block

Latest work – watercolor with bronze acrylic. I started the ink work this week in my spare time. This piece was painted several weeks ago at the height of summer and after a few cool nights I am preferring autumnal shades already. This has an oceanic almost caribbean tropical feel. I am super excited to be working on it and have some nice ideas for the piece.Image

Inklets

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“Gnomenn” 4″ x 6″ Pen and Violet Ink.
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Detail – “Gnomenn” 4″ x 6″ Pen and Violet Ink.
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in progress

These small pen and ink drawings are engaging to create.

Tool Boy and Me

Alison Bessesdotter and Tool Boy

The May 2013 Lehigh Valley Style Magazine features me and Tool Boy, a studio art quilt I created last year. Tool Boy is one of the first in a series of studio quilts I call Frankenquilts. Read more…