GouacheGouacheGouache is an opaque watercolor. Primarily used by commercial artist, gouche holds its intense color and opaque characteristics throughout the painting process. Being a watercolor, it must be protected under glass framing.
The Gouache Style & Technique
My style of painting is influenced by the Yunnan school of "heavy color," using gouache on rice paper, and includes silver, gold or copper metallic gouache to outline and highlight the images. The finished paintings are floated on mats to accentuate the imagery and emotion of the paintings.
PastelPastel is an amazing meduim composed of finely ground pigments and a binding agent. Used by almost all artist, pastel paintings range from fine sketches to dramatic, layered paintings that defy the fragile characteristics during the painting process. Because of its fragile nature, pastels must be protected under glass framing. This is a collection of oil and soft pastel paintings.
MandalasMandalas are sacred symbols of the universe. Shamanic visions encompassing these sacred symbols form the basis of this series of drawings. During meditation, these symbols and images reveal a path to completeness and self-unity. These images, drawn on black paper, emphasize the difference between the visual and non-realty.