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Invitation to the Show

Invitation to Show, acrylic on linen panel, 36 x 30 inches, 2023

Midnight Rose

Midnight Rose, acrylic on linen panel, 36 x 30 inches, 2023

Searching for the Muse

Seeking the Muse, acrylic on linen panel, 36 x 30 inches, 2023

Honorable Mention

Honorable Mention, acrylic on linen panel, 36 x 30 inches, 2023

Linen Lovers

Linen Lovers, acrylic on linen, 36 x 30 inches, 2022

Beyond the Brush

Beyond the Brush, acrylic on linen panel, 36 x 30 inches, 2023

Aerial Bouquet

Aerial Bouquet, acrylic on linen panel, 36 x 30 inches, 2023

En Plein Aire

En Plein Aire, acrylic on linen panel, 36 x 30 inches, 2023

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PAINTER, MODEL, MUSE

In this project I search for the proverbial artist’s muse and explore the possibility that the painter is her own muse. In addition, since I use myself as a model, the painting becomes a self-portrait and the series becomes a contemporary interpretation of the Renaissance proverb: “every painter paints himself (or in this case, herself).” I utilize an even more abstract approach but still retain elements of my figurative style in an attempt to reach a more poetic result. In addition, I have explored a variety of issues, including falling in love with one’s canvas; receiving invitations to show; searching for the muse; breaking the female painter’s glass ceiling; looking beyond the brush; lack of recognition; and finding more inclusive paths.

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