These images were inspired by the legendary Charleston, S.C. blacksmith Philip Simmons. My family comes from Charleston and the islands outside of Charleston. These pieces reflect my investigation of the Gullah roots and rice culture in the low country.
acrylic on panel
18” x 18”
Acrylic on panel
18” x 18”
acrylic on panel
18” x 18”
acrylic on panel
18” x 18”
acrylic on panel
“18 x 18”
acrylic on canvas
acrylic on wood
18” x 18”
sold
11” x 19 1/2”
mixed media on paper
Watercolor is such a demanding medium. Every time I approach it, it teaches me something new. I use watercolor to document my personal & family history as well
as to ascertain the true nature of my experience in the world.
15” x 10”
25” x 36”
25”x 36”
19” x 9”
16” x 11”
10 1/2” x 7”
Sold
Available as poster
9 1/4 “ x 13 3/4 “
10 3/4” x 12 5/8”
14 1/4” x 19 3/4”
These paintings and drawings were created by my interest in how we communicate… and how we don’t. Then the fonts started to take on a life of their own and make shapes of themselves.
12” x 12”
acrylic on panel
sold
charcoal on paper
23” x 14”
charcoal on paper
23” x 14”
This series of lotus plants was initially a disciplinary exercise, limited to one subject and one size (8” x 8”). The more I discover, the more fascinated I become about them.
8” x 8”, charcoal, liquid charcoal, graphite on paper
8” x 8”, watercolor, graphite
8” x 8”, mixed media on paper with tissue
8” x 8”, mixed media on paper with tissue
8” x 8”, mixed media on paper with tissue
8” x 8”, mixed media on paper with tissue
8” x 8”, acrylic, graphite, on yupo paper
8” x 8”, watercolor, charcoal, pastel on paper
8” x 8”, watercolor, charcoal, pastel on paper
8” x 8”, charcoal, acrylic, gelli print on paper
8” x 8”, ink, acrylic, tissue on paper
“8 x 8”, ink, acrylic, tissue on paper
8” x 8”, charcoal, acrylic on paper
8” x 8”, acrylic on wood panel
8” x 8, acrylic on wood panel
8” x 8”, acrylic on wood panel
8” x 8”, acrylic on wood panel
mixed media on panel, photo transfer, collage
