Thursday, March 4, 2010

Retro Cool Bird

I am working on several new pieces for spring. I am really inspired by the fresh greens I see all around outside! These fresh, colors are popping up in my art lately. Chevron Bird is an example of this. The canvas is a soft, butter yellow and the greens in the leaves and and the bird are great. I wish my photos conveyed colors and textures better! What I really love about this piece though, is the patterned paper the bird is cut from. It has this cool, retro feeling and, I am sure that if I went back through my grade school class photos, I could find some kid wearing a sweater or velour shirt that looks just like it!

Monday, March 1, 2010

Black and White Bird


























What is more classic than black and white? Here's a simple color scheme with a stand out bird that would look fabulous in any room! Black and White Bird a bit of a departure for me because I tend to gravitate towards color, but the patterns, textures and the striking bold black paper here are irresistable.