This is my first collection of studies on paper inspired by the majesty of my new home on the island of Kauai, where my heart has been soaking up the essence of every greening form and my eyes have been cleansed by the crystal clear waters of the living paradise that is Earth herself.
Divine Inspiration is bursting out of every corner of creation!
The Anthuriums were the first to call me closer to their splendor, so I could muse them and transform what I see with my eyes, to bring forth a new vision! One where the flowers and leaves come alive and harmonize with each other, dancing and twirling in a sweet embrace and celebrating the most pure essence that connects us all: LOVE!
We are lucky enough to have a beautiful family of Anthuriums blooming right outside our front door. Every time I pass them, they enchant me into their magical presence. So, one day I decided to grab my sketchbook and quickly took notes of the ways their beauty spoke to me. The next thing I knew, 6 compositions emerged, each of them unique in their expression and born from the spontaneous revelation of the moment. There was no time to think, I worked swiftly and with a fiery passion until their final flowering was revealed to me!
And now, I get to share the garden of my imagination blooming with Anthuriums who communicate in a language of touch; the touch of forms, colors, and lines. Through these moments of touch, they are able to awaken us beyond the senses and inspire wonder and awe and encourage a deeper intimacy with Nature that is waiting to be explored..
Perhaps someday soon, I will bring them to the canvas and enlarge them to push their vision a bit further… but for now enjoy these little pieces of my heart!