Painting

This is my newest acrylic painting, 12” x 24” stretched canvas. Roaming Burros of Utah.,

“Monourban”

Acrylic on canvas, 70x50 cm, 2020.

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18 x 24 cm, oil on stretched canvas

Trace and Structure — built through layers of paint, where time leaves its traces and earlier forms remain visible beneath the surface.

My Dog Walk 😉

My Dog Walk 😉 90x70.

I will let this painting rest, before I overwhelmed it with my need to fill up the light spaces..

How many artists here redo or fiddle with their artwork after you've already added it to your website, to your socials and here into arthelper? Today I couldn't help myself, I picked up the brush and paint, then reworked it...hahaha #artistlife

Some pieces feel like they arrive with their own story already alive inside them — this one is exactly that for me. I wanted to create something that feels rooted, protective, and a little mysterious, as if nature itself were taking human form.

There’s something about the moment before you understand what you’re looking at — that pause between curiosity and fear. This piece lives in that space for me.

Acrylic Gouache on Canson's canvas paper 8.27 × 11.69 inches

Acrylic Gouache on Canson's canvas paper 8.27 × 11.69 inches

Something I keep running into: I plan a mark, I know exactly where it should end, and then my hand drifts past or falls short. The intent is precise but the execution isn't.

I've tried slowing down, which helps accuracy but kills the confidence of the stroke. Going faster feels better but the endpoint wanders. It's a strange trade off.

For those of you who've worked through this, did repetition alone fix it, or did you change something specific in your approach? Curious whether it's purely a mileage problem or if there's a small adjustment that made the difference.

Elowen — The Fairy of Silent Signs ✨

A new mixed-media piece from my Enchanted Forest, created with acrylic paint, hand-shaped merino wool, botanical textures and dimensional details.

Elowen carries a small white flower as a symbol of serenity and trust, while the butterfly beside her represents gentle transformation and the quiet signs that sometimes appear just when we need them.

This is part of a new artistic path for me, bringing painting and my handmade wool figures together on canvas. 🌿🦋

Ol Country Barn - Here’s a cozy little hideaway with a roof so red, it practically yells “Look at me!” Nestled among trees painted in all their goofy fall colors, this barn isn’t just a building—it’s the ultimate chill spot for those who like a bit of rustic charm mixed with nature’s awkward beauty. Toss in a couple of birds for company, and you’ve got yourself a scene that says, “Hey, take a break and enjoy the view.”

I think I should stop, before the painting is Overwhelm with clutter.

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Winter Window, Acrylic on Canvas, 30” x 40”, 2026

Trying to cool down. 😊