Working big, wet on wet, luscious paint and bold brush strokes. Finding the light and movement, gaining the sense of dancing away together. Oil on canvas 90x90cm
A dance memory of La Gavotte. I remember clearly the rich gold satin costume, black grosgrain ribbon trim and scratchy tulle. I usually sketch in red but used gold acrylic to sketch before applying gold oils, mica and oil stick. I wanted the shimmering memory to permeate.
Swans under inky skies at the lake. The satisfying uniformity of the swans, sgrafitto (scratched) with palette knife in the juicy oils. oil on canvas 90 x 75cm
Princess Florine, the bluebird from Sleeping Beauty Ballet. Fleet of foot, light dancing in this role reflected in the soft, pale palette and use of palette knife and cold wax add to the light delicacy of this piece.
This exquisite piece captures the rich colour palette and painterly texture of the original oil painting by Jan Brown. Designed with elegance in mind, this premium quality silk square drapes beautifully and is the perfect size to tie. Meticulously hand finished and Made in Australia. 2018 Design of individually numbered and signed, limited edition pieces worldwide. Beautifully modelled by Melissa Boniface, Ballerina.
