Variation 13, From Variations on a theme portfolio, Acrylic on canvas, 24 x 24 inches denise That's the fun of going

That's the fun of going at different times of the day and making paintings with those interesting shifts of coloration

and cool grays settle into a composition of perfect

having eaten a lot but lost five pounds instead of gaining any weight

Stillness in Motion becomes a timeless piece—quietly expressive

It was right after the Kilauea eruption

Variation 13, From Variations on a theme portfolio, Acrylic on canvas, 24 x 24 inches denise That's the fun of goingOne more time I visit this particular composition. I wanted a black and white painting in the portfolio of variations. I love the formality of black and white. I'm highly drawn to black and white paintings. I love the stark richness they provide. To me, black speaks of wealth and strength. For maybe fifteen years I wore all black every single day. I was never tired of it. I liked how it had a sort of stabilizing feeling. To me, this painting speaks of