I am starting a new series, called “Bella Luce” or beautiful light. I am drawn to chiaroscuro (from italian, “chiaro” meaning light and “scuro” meaning dark) lighting that creates mystery and atmosphere in a still life. The subject matter is often secondary to the beautiful light itself. Leaving fresh undisturbed paint with brilliant color and showing how a petal can be translucent from the light behind it . . . that is what I want to capture in my work.  (Or at least that is what I am hoping to!)

Here’s the latest from my easel . . . It sure is fun capturing the light!