Painting and Quote by Edgar Degas

Woman and Chrysanthemums by Edgar Degas

Quote by Edgar Degas:

"Only when he no longer knows what he is doing does the painter do good things."

Something to ponder.

Sea Shadows

Using special papers as chine-colle can give unusual textures to prints. This one gives a watery look to this fish etching!

6"x 8"

2003

Aquamarine

Linocut







5"x 61/2"
2006

Glass Fish

Today I saw these small glass fish in a glass display in a local museum shop and had to take a picture since they remind me of my colorful fish linocut prints. To me, these seem alive and swimming in some clear, cool waters! I inquired about the artist but to no avail!

Aflight #2

Etching

Skies
Fading light pink
Purple butterflies awaken
Hypnotizing, reviving
Dawn breaks




6"x9"
2006

Chasing Monarchs

Recently I visited Norfolk Botanical Gardens in Norfolk, Virginia to participate in a short butterfly photography class, hoping to get a few good shots of my own. Luckily the chase was limited as the butterflies were enclosed in the garden's Butterfly House! Even at that, it was a challenge! This is one of my photos from that day.