Jane Hare Archer Dougherty disheveled muses

disheveled muses

About 'Diabolica': The natural and unnatural world requires balance

She enjoys the pursuit of knowledge in many different fields and has formally studied classical civilizations and art history

This unique technical style is combined with a collage of Japanese chiyogami

and highlights signage

Jane Hare Archer Dougherty disheveled musesDetails About acrylic and oil 11 x 13 in. 2021 14 x 17 in. (f) framing included "By taking inspiration from paintings of the past and replacing the people with animals, I seek to have my audience reconnect with the traditions of portraiture. My art spans the centuries between the original and today, but with a surrealistic twist. Pairing an unexpected animal with an image from the echelons of past society creates a visual paradox that inadvertently