1998: Dimensional and Flat Work - Pax the Savannah Lion from The Anciennan Collection - Artist's Collection

1998: Dimensional and Flat Work - Pax the Savannah Lion from The Anciennan Collection - Artist's Collection1998: Dimensional and Flat Work - Pax the Savannah Lion from The Anciennan Collection - Artist's Collection

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These pieces represent the process of elaboration, a format that I employ not only in my own work but also in the teaching of art.  I fabricated the dimensional lion first.  Once he was complete, he was photographed by Atlanta based Jan Wyatt.  She took individual polaroid transfers.  I manipulated this flat work with colored pencil, gouache, and gesso.  The elaborative result is always a fine surprise, often filled with a more profound depth. 

Dimensional Signature Work - Tabletop Installation: Lion: approx. 14" w x 32" h; Armature: wire & silk linen; Media: yarn, wool, ribbon, satin; gouache, gesso; Embellishments: antique beads, buttons, ribbon  

Flat Collaborative Signature Work - Polaroid Transfer on 7" w x 8 1/4" h cold press paper manipulated with colored pencil, gouache, gesso

1998: Dimensional and Flat Work - Pax the Savannah Lion from The Anciennan Collection - Artist's Collection