"Doors of Perception" Series in Process

 

"Family" on the Wall

 

"Family" Painting in Process

Glazed entire surface with Quinacridone Gold. Added some collage and line elements for visual interest.

"Family"

24"Hx36"W, acrylic and paper on canvas. This is a rework of an older painting that seemed to need some zing. In fact, I am still not satisfied with it.
 

"Family Secrets"

24x24, acrylic and paper on wood panel. This refers to the murky undercurrents in families when secrets are kept, by each generation.
 

"Family Tree" I and II

30x30", acrylic and paper on. canvas. Available. Email me at ellecoyoteart@gmail.com if interested.
 

Process / Style Development

These paintings have been on my living room wall since October of 2021.  A couple of days ago, I realized that I love pattern and masking off shapes that show the underlying layer. So, I am trying that out on this series.
1. I coat the first layer with GAC 800
2. I apply contact paper shapes as masks
3. I coat the entire surface with a glaze color
4. I remove the masks

 

Yellowstone Landscape Evolution

The top pic is today's rework of this tiny square landscape (6x6"); the middle one is the first painting I did from the photo, at the bottom.

 

"Dark Swirls" Sketch

 9x12" mixed media sketchbook, acrylic paint sprayed and dripped, using masks ct from plastic binder dividers as well as hot-glue-gun masks.

Cohesion through Limited Palette

Top photo is the paintings as they were. They seem confused and disorganized. Bottom photo is the new, limited palette, which brings the various shapes into a cohesive whole.
 

"Jungle"

 9x12" sketchbook -- entry. Colors will be different in daylight.

Daylight! Note no pink border.

Cave Art Sketch 1

 

Art Journal 1-5-23

 

Art Journal 1-3-23

 

Art Journal 1-1-23

New Year's Day 2023

 

Art Journal 12-31-22

New Year's Eve 2022

 

The end of the western calendar year, a time of transition for many of us. I believe it is important to have a vision of the future that is affirming. Humanity cannot solve our collective issues without unifying with each other and realizing that we are the managers of nature now. For too long we have seen ourselves as humans vs. nature. This vision must be replaced with one that is integrative.

Art Journal Spread Winter Solstice 2022

Winter Solstice 2022

 

Spread made using images cut from holiday cards that feature nature themes, an envelope, plus gel printed papers. The Winter Solstice is a time of pausing, when nature is at her slowest, with a promise of regeneration of all life.

Art Journal 12-21-22

 6x6" watercolor sketchbook. Beginning with a collage of painted, gel printed and purchased papers.

Little Paintings on the Floor

 Small (6x6x1/8") wood panels with collage on them, lying on my studio floor drying and curing. Acrylic and paper.

Cardboard Decorations

 I painted these on corrugated cardboard from a shipping box I received. They had those great holes (except for that little square one). I painted them dark green, dark red, blue-green or purple and then stenciled gold patterns on them. Not sure what I will do with them!