elpatt's paintings

As a member of several art leagues, my paintings have gained wide acceptance in private collections and juried exhibits leading to awards and several solo shows in galleries, estates and other venues. My love of gardening encourages me to include flowers and nature into my paintings in the form of pressed or painted onto watercolor or rice paper. The pastels are painted on toned pastel or watercolor paper. The collages are painted on watercolor paper in acrylics with the addition of various objects, special papers, mediums to form textures and symbols. They are combined abstract elements with a semi-realistic approach to nature and as a result each viewer will observe something different. The enjoyment of creating art is not only about the finished piece, but also the creative process. Commissions welcome, notecards with envelopes available.