An abstract painting that evolved over time. The original inspiration was a close up photograph of rocks on the coast of Maine, which I took one summer. The end result is nothing like the photograph but does retain the feel of the ocean, to me. The painting went through many metamorphosis and became an outlet when I was frustrated with other canvases that I was working on. Brushes and palette knives together alleviated my stress and opened up new avenues of creativity. I'm planning on a continuing series.
Oil on gallery wrap Canvas Size 18 x 18
Winter
River's Edge
Postcards from the Edge: an Artists' fundraiser for ROCA - OPENS SUNDAY 1.22.12, 2-5PM
Artists join forces to raise money for RoCA in Postcards from the Edge, by creating 6"x8" artwork to be sold for only $50.
http://rocklandartcenter.org
My contribution to this fundraiser is called "River's Edge" painted with palette knives. The scene is one from a hike I took along the Hudson River, beneath the Palisades Cliffs. It's rocky with reeds that will only grow in brackish waters.
"Hudson & Beyond" A joint show by Heather Douglas & Sue Barrasi Barnes & Noble Cafe Palisades Center, West Nyack, NY December 2011 - January 2012
FLAVIA
"Flavia" will be auctioned off to raise much needed funds for the Hi-Tor Animal Shelter
In addition, I will be raffling off a pet portrait to be done of the winner's pet, with the proceeds to be donated to the Hi-Tor Animal Shelter
Come visit Barktoberfest!
I will be there with a booth of paintings, cards, prints, and the opportunity to win a portrait of your pet.
Japan Relief Fundraiser
The earthquake in March took the lives of around 20,000 Japanese, destroyed over 125,000 buildings, and has left 300,000 refugees in need of food, water, shelter, and hope. The economic cost of the disaster has been estimated at $125,000,000,000! Needless to say Japan needs all the help they can get. The silent auction features artwork donated for this cause by 30 Rockland County artists specializing in painting, graffiti, tattoo art, installation art, photography, illustration, and sculpture. 90% of the profits from this event will be donated to The Japan Society's Earthquake Relief Fund. 10% will be donated to Hines Gallery to continue to exhibit the work of local artists. Join us Saturday, August 13, 2011, from 6pm to 11pm at: Hines Gallery 92 Lafayette Ave. Suffern, NY for the silent auction, music, (featuring Frankie Dee), along with wine and food. Help Japan!
Daniel Galas - Curator/Artist www.danielgalas.com
West Shore Gallery in Wormleysburg, Pennsylvania has published a book of art work chosen to reflect the theme of rivers. The exhibition of winning art work runs from 11 February - 10 April, 2011 "Nyack Dinghies" was chosen to be included in the book and exhibition. The book is now on sale at Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble
"River Art : Susquehanna International Fine Art Competition - 2010"
MaryLeigh & Alice
January 2011
The encaustic above was created using an old family photograph which was given to me, of my twin aunts, who turned 90 last October. I used the technique of transferring the photograph to an encaustic prepared clayboard. This became the base level for the painting.
Google Earth Twenty-One Ten
June 2010
Google Earth: Twenty One Ten
This is my foray into the world of recycled, abstract, art. A complete departure from my traditional landscapes but one which has been pulling at me for some time. I have always admired certain kinds of abstract art but, until this piece, have never liked any of my attempts into that realm. It's very difficult for me to let go of the conventional image!
My husband named the piece. It's a reflection of how we humans treat our planet, and how the planet may look, from space, in 2110. The BP oil spill continues unabated. This piece is a sign of the times, hopefully not a sign of the future, but it's hard to know.
It has been accepted into the Art Society of Greenwich Members' Juried Show July 2010
1st Place Award - Mixed Media Ringwood Manor Association of Arts 45th Juried Show October 2010
