Mushroom Series

"Family," oil, charcoal, and wax on canvas, 2009, 22" x 28"

For one of my oil painting classes last quarter, I painted a series of pieces with mushroom subject matter. I've always been attracted to the aesthetic quality of mushrooms- the curves and colors. The paintings explore various textures and line qualities; combining abstraction with elements of realism. The paintings aim to evoke curiosity, mystery and nostalgia.