"Lawson Gardens" In collaboration with Poet Linda Russo, I created a series of paintings created on-site; utilizing the pigment found in the surrounding flora and soil from the site, abstract pieces were created to emphasize the sounds, smells, and overall energy of the location.
Detail of "Lawson Gardens"- peonies, hyacinths, roses, irises, grasses, sage, bachelor's buttons, among numerous other plant species.
"Lawson Gardens" location #2
Detail of plant dyes
"Philips Farm" Location #1
"Philips Farm" Location #2
Detail of plant dyes from Philips Farm- canary reed grass, wild roses and rose hips, red clover, lupin, dandelion, among other plant species.
"Kamiak Butte"
"Kamiak Butte"
Detail of natural dyes- soil, wild roses and rose hips, clover, dandelion
Detail of natural dyes- locust tree leaves, pine needle, canary reed grass, bark, sap, among other plant dyes