Artistic Visions and Design

“Aspen Refections” 56W x 80H x 3D / 1/2” Thick Plexiglass / SOLD (Special orders only-custom artwork) Painted on the back, adorned with copper gold and silver leafing, with pearl and champagne dusting. I wanted to share this piece because of the snow that fell the other day. Colorado weather with all of the leaves changing colors and snow falling reminded me of this piece I made called “Aspen Reflections.” And in this piece copper gold and silver leafing are falling like snow creating hills in the background. The pictures I have really don’t do it justice but I want to share anyway. The entire piece is made with material that reflects light. 

"Autumn's Merlot"   When I was creating this piece I was indulging in a fantastic Merlot, and with every piece I create I use what I see or feel as inspiration.  When you look at the artwork and see the swirling copper, silver or gold flakes, does it remind you of what you see at the bottom of the wine bottle (called tartaric acid crystals-more commonly known as wine crystals)? Because that is exactly what I saw and it helped inspire some decisions made about the artwork-along with my favorite season, which also happened to be the time of year I made it.  Each leaf is its own unique piece of art in its single form, receiving loving attention to detail without being too meticulous, lending a more abstract feel.  However, each leaf also gets special attention with it’s own aesthetics, color placement, and design.  Colors include burgundy, wine, merlot, burnt orange, and champagne hues.  I like to think you can even “taste the colors”-e...