"Keeper of Past Memories"

"Keeper of Past Memories" The skull-like adornments dangling from her hair represent past stories, places, and faces that time has begun to erase for others. These memories are woven into her being like precious keepsakes. She guards them with steady devotion—a keeper of past memories. Original acrylic painting on Canson archival 100% cotton heavy weight paper mounted on a wooden panel. It's ready to hang by the attached picture wire on the back. The dimensions are: 22” x 17” x 1" Each of my paintings is a collection of under paintings. I build up layers of paint and texture before I introduce a figure. This provides a rich backdrop for the image to live on. It also helps me to mentally prepare for the story I'm about to tell. The symbols I use create a pictorial language that I share with my audience. Each piece is a unique expression of my response to my inner world and the world around me.