I've been saying that I haven't painted since my mom died. That's partially true. I have not painted at the rate or manner or even style that I was prior to her death. My art is so linked to her emotionally, I just couldn't carry on as I was.
In natural light
In total darkness
If you've followed my career for the last 20 years, you're used to me posting art photos several times a week. It's been over 6 months. My inspiration for original work has changed. I have, however, been discussing this and posting my new work to my Patrons. If you are interested in following my art career as it progresses, I highly recommend signing up there. I've been posting my in-process art, my thoughts, behind the scenes video, live painting, and all art-related content there for over 10 years. Patrons see everything before the public does, and have priority in sales. Monthly subscriptions allow artists to buy art supplies, pay rent, buy groceries, health insurance, car insurance, everything in life that would allow me to continue my career as a full-time artist.
This new work has a much different, looser style than what I've made in the decades prior. It's all my brain can see right now. I don't know if this will reverse in the future or if my inner visions of art have been changed irrevocably. We'll see. In the meantime, this is both how I'm able to continue, and a way for me to emotionally process her passing. I think a lot of what is happening inside me is obvious in this new art.
12x16 inches on canvas board. Made with acrylic, natural Maui beach charcoal, handmade Maui sea salt, white charcoal, strontium aluminate, crushed glass, water and light. She died in the same month as the Lahaina fires, her favorite place, so both events are intrinsically tied together in my mind.
10% of purchase price will be donated to Maui Rapid Response.
I'm calling this The Mourning Moon Collection. It will last as long as I see fit to do it. Perhaps forever.
Each painting glows in the dark. To view the entire collection, which will be updated as I go, visit this page: