Art & Soul Studio: The Heart of the Matter

How do you know a Real Sweet Heart?

(mixed media)

February is the month of Groundhog Day, Abraham and George, cold, wet Texas weather, the flu, Ash Wednesday, and the beginning of the 40 days of Lent. We also celebrate Black History Month in February. But before all that, it's the month of love, when red and pink and white prevail, and hearts are seen most everywhere

Hearts in Sync

(acrylic)

Love & Hate

(acrylic)

In My Heart of Hearts

(acrylic)

When we were children,. we drew them and made them to put inside a special, decorated Valentine box. Later on, we placed these special offerings in our handmade paper mailboxes, to be opened the day of our classroom party.

Mend a Broken Heart

(crackle paste & acrylic)

Romance

(watercolor)

I grew up loving everything about Valentine’s Day – the colors, the cards, the sentiments…and especially the chocolates! My family celebrated every holiday on the American calendar, as my dad took great delight in sharing his knowledge about each one. My mother celebrated each occasion with treats from her kitchen, such as a cherry pie for George’s Day and cut-out cookies for our Heart of Hearts celebration.

I Can See the Goodness In Your Heart

(acrylic)

Heart Line

(watercolor & metallic acrylic)

I carry on the celebration of love with February’s finest holiday by making original Valentines to give. They are a small canvas on which to experiment with color, texture and heart forms. I often find them inspirational for larger heart paintings of various sizes, colors and styles. These hearts and the concept thereof are often inspired by current events or cherished memories.