Many of my sketches were for sculptural ceramic pieces.  Organic shapes and lines throughout the sketches.  I was also trying to deconstruct objects from nature and then paint them or sculpt them in ceramics. 

Mixed media is a favorite of mine as it gives me the chance to work with all types of media at the same time.  I am not confined to just one type of medium but can interact with watercolors and acrylics and or oil paints in one painting.  There is a freedom to painting with mixed media. 

I started two new paintings this week with mixed media on different surfaces with the stained glass concepts as part of my inspiration.  I am currently working on about 15 paintings.  I am surrounded by color at this time.  The more color the better.  I am looking forward in seeing how these new paintings progress.  It feels great to be given the gift of art. 

I love to sketch and draw in charcoal.  I was interested in sculptural concepts for making ceramic sculptures.  This has not changed except that I work on canvas instead of ceramics at this time.