Chicago Skyline, view from Larrabee Street
4 x 8
mixed media on 300 lb paper
It's almost my one year anniversary since moving back to Chicago after 25 years of living in New England and I have been asking myself why I am so inspired by the city, its buildings, and people. I find comfort in the Gothic architecture, the Greystones and Brownstones, the grid-like flow of traffic, the Lakefront, the local hangouts and especially this time of year, the outdoor cafes. My childhood memories are all rooted in this city, my grandparents lived off of Lake Shore Drive, and every time I drive past where they lived it reminds me of how happy my childhood was. I never realized how much I missed this place until I moved back. Now that I live here it's as if I can't get enough and everywhere I go I see something new that I want to translate into art.
City Dogs
7.5 x 11
mixed media on 300 lb paper
Luxe Cafe
2.5 x 3.5
mixed media on board
Greystone on Pine Grove
4 x 6
mixed media on 300 lb paper
Tulips along the Drive
3.5 x 2.5
mixed media on board
And my newest discovery - Kozo mulberry paper for transferring photos. The effect is almost blurry, and there is a an ethereal feeling after fusing into the wax medium. I am going to look into finding a printer that can handle much larger Kozo paper.
Chicago Skyline 2, view from Diversey Harbor
4 x 6
mixed media on Kozo
These new works will be going to the Encaustic Conference in Provincetown two weeks from today. I am participating in the hotel fair and hope to fit about 15 total into my suitcase.
