During this past long, hot summer, I've hunkered down in my studio with AC, recovering from shoulder surgery which limited the movements of my right arm. I took the opportunity to reference my photos of lichens growing on sandstone and paint these mini "landscapes" on square panels. The lichen insisted that I try to render their forms and colors with as much "realism" as I could muster, sometimes using teeny brushes (which I've tried to avoid using.) I admire how lichens colonize, survive, and adapt in remarkable ways. They are visually fascinating to me and I hope these paintings do them justice.
During this past long, hot summer, I've hunkered down in my studio with AC, recovering from shoulder surgery which limited the movements of my right arm. I took the opportunity to reference my photos of lichens growing on sandstone and paint these mini "landscapes" on square panels. The lichen insisted that I try to render their forms and colors with as much "realism" as I could muster, sometimes using teeny brushes (which I've tried to avoid using.) I admire how lichens colonize, survive, and adapt in remarkable ways. They are visually fascinating to me and I hope these paintings do them justice.