mixed media on wood: watercolor paint, painting of mud cloth fabric, bone, shells, nails, wood stripping, african fetish, buttons, beads from africa.

24"X 19"

this new art piece is a totally different "style" for me (sort of). for those of you familiar with my art you know that i have worked in mixed media/collage previously.
but normally i do not work "non representationally" (if that is the correct word?). there are usually "figures" "people""creatures" in my art.
however, for this piece, they did not seem to belong.
i must confess that it was quite hard for me to NOT put a figure/face/hand/etc. in the art piece. i resisted mightily...and am pleased i did. they would not compliment the piece i don't think.

still, this is a new style for me...and although i like it and am quite satisfied...it turned out exactly as i envisioned it in my mind's eye before i began...i am still not use to not seeing my "usual cast of characters".

i am pleased that i tried something different and new (for me). an auspicious way to begin 2010!

COMMENTS MADE:

Jennifer, this is absolutely beautiful, your talent is so far reaching ... a great pleasure to see this new art form !!

I like the colours and harmony in your art

wow....how fascinating

Very very very nice image, Jennifer...!Love the colours! Hello..!!!

Amazing composition! The entire collection is great! Bravo, Jennifer!

fantastic, Jennifer!!

What a great series!!!

very nice work

beautiful image, great art work !