"Paradiso" Painting of Trees, foliage, horizon line of the sea on loose canvas ice blue Created on textured handmade paper

Created on textured handmade paper with a deckled edge

with colors of peacock blue

"Watchful" depicts a resting blackbird looking out at the horizon line of the sea

I decided on this minimalist/modern abstract approach

Imaginary trees and foliage burst forth with life and color

"Paradiso" Painting of Trees, foliage, horizon line of the sea on loose canvas ice blue Created on textured handmade paper"Paradiso" is a large scale work on loose heavy weight canvas. 11 ft tall x 9 1 2 ft wide. The center tree, gilded beyond gilded, stands with her friends to the right and to the left. A calm horizon line anchors the background. Whimsical foliage gilded and playful hold down the foreground. Floral and Maximalist, a "rain" of drips from top to bottom adds a contemporary abstract edge, covering the whole work in a play of "risk". Rich greens, shades of