Data Driven Art: Painting the Cosmos

What makes a painting different from a photograph? This new series explores a human interpretation of cosmic images. Using astro-imaging software, I’m able to manipulate cosmic data to inspire my painted interpretations. This series represents actual data of the cosmos, and it also illustrates how coding software can be used to inspire Art.        

A series of eight paintings will be shown in tandem with the raw cosmic data alongside each painting. I paint on canvas with acrylic paint, inks, powdered pigments and multiple layers of resin. By layering resin and paint, more dimensionality can be achieved on the canvases.

Here is my first completed painting for this series, Messier 15. Also shown is its corresponding photograph. Messier 15 is one of the oldest known star clusters, as depicted with a warm palette. A detail shows the depth achieved with layers of resin.

Parallax Art Fair, Kensington Hall, London, UK

This weekend I participated in the Parallax Art fair in London. It was my first experience participating in this show, and my first time being in London. I purchased a musicians traveling case and brought 11 pieces to the show. It had a projected turnout of 10-16,000 visitors, and around 300 participating artists. Among the artists was a one-woman show by Setsuko Ono.

Local Media were there making their rounds interviewed artists. The venue was packed from the start! I shared a booth with a Swedish painter who also worked in abstract acrylics. It was a tight squeeze with the amount of foot traffic, but I'm happy that so many people were able to stop, look, and ask questions. The art fair was a great excuse to cross the pond, and I would like to return again later in 2018. Pictured below include artists Brian Kelvin (digital art), Sue Haskel (Mixed Media & Collage), Jen Morrow (watercolor) and others.

Silk Painting My Way Overseas

I've recently embarked on a line of original, hand-painted silk scarves. I love painting on silk - I find the unpredictable fluidity incredibly relaxing. I decided to start a fundraising campaign for my trip to London, UK. In London I was invited to participate in the Parallax Art Fair, held at Kensington Town Hall February 3-4, 2018. The sales of these scarves will directly support my journey overseas. They add color and original style to any wardrobe. They are available for sale here in my Clothing section, and range from $40-79 with shipping included. 

Mural Installation Finished!

"Waterfall in the Woods" is now up for viewing at Settlers Green Streetside. The three-part abstract mural is inspired by the Sabbaday Falls, Arethusa Falls and Champney Falls, all found in the White Mountain National Forest. “Waterfall in the Woods” is an installation of three abstract painted plexiglass panels, each measuring 8’x3’, to create a triptych mural. The piece is an abstract representation, utilizing bright, iridescent paint and powdered pigments. Each panel explores a different view and element of the falls on plexiglass, offering a glimpse for outlet shoppers into the beauty of the White Mountains surrounding the region. “My goal as the artist is to bring people closer to nature, and to encourage an appreciation for our natural environment,” explained Kristen.