Wednesday, November 5, 2025

A Dedicated Year

Exploring the Pond

As many of you know, I typically work in a series. That means that in my art, I try to focus on the same topic or theme over a period of time. I may paint outside of that theme on occasion, but my main focus is exploring ways to talk about one place, person, or landscape.

Last October, after a wonderful weekend with two close art friends, I chose the theme of the small pond just outside my studio. The pond has great personal meaning, and beyond that, it is home to creatures and plants that tell a different story each day.

Below, I am sharing all the paintings from this series. Feel free to scroll through and leave comments—I’d love to hear your thoughts!

From Water to Silk
Transparent watercolor
29 x 21

 

From Water to Silk #2
Transparent watercolor
29 x 21



Round and Round They Go
Transparent Watercolor
28 x21



View From Above
Mixed Media
16 x 12


The Flow of Things
Transparent Watercolor
21 x 15


Fish
Transparent Watercolor
22 x 18


Now You See Me, Now You Don't
Transparent Watercolor
22 x 18




Kawasemi Kimono
Mixed Media
29 x21




Guilty as Charged
Mixed Media
29 x21


Reflections
Transparent Watercolor
9 x 12




Jeremiah and Friends
Mixed Media
11 x 14



Feed Me
Mixed Media
11 x 14



Lunch in the Pond
Transparent Watercolor
16 x 20



Come On In
Mixed Media
16 x 20

Working on this series has been a journey of observation and reflection. The pond, small as it is, holds a universe of life and stories that change every day. Through these paintings, I hope to share a glimpse of that beauty and encourage everyone to look closely at the small wonders around them. Thank you for taking this journey with me.

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