"Daffodils in Glass" Contemporary style

"Daffodils in Glass" Contemporary styleBeth Sillens most recent mixed media work involves explorations of color, texture and improvisation all rooted in memory. For The Flower Show", Beth chose work created from life in the studio of painting instructor, friend and mentor Judy Martin. Beth writes, "Judy always had an excitement about pulling objects from her garden or home to use in class (mason jar tulips, milk bottle daffodis). Judys studio was an extension of her home (and vice versa),

I was driving kind of fast to capture the changing light when I saw this in my peripheral vision

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Origin: USA

I feel myself floating across this in total peace

and changes the feel of the work

She plays with color choices and contrasts creating fields of spatial illusions

weaving together elements of engraving

The Fragrance Bitter Cherry balances the tart aroma of exotic black cherry with spicy cardamom and sweet patchouli enriched by creamy sandalwood and tonka bean

It is slated to become retail and housing

Just as in landscape painting I am fascinated by the impression of space created by patterns

Mini chopping board with a contemporary stylized look

and sgraffito and crackling are used freely to enhance the textural quality of the work