Letter to God, pages 1-6

This series began with a simple desire to use most of my colors, then cover with off white to investigate the effects of the optic tones it would produce.

First Pass, all my colors, 22 x30″

I learned about the transparent nature of acrylic. As the layers continued, I realized I had already achieved the desired outcome with “Love Letters to Henry Miller” in 2010. It was right in front of my eyes. It is about this artist’s search for expressing meaning.

Comparison of previous Love Letters over the second pass using off white over my colors

So, this new series then layered intention, it was more love letters. I added lines and script to represent thoughts written on school paper. Awareness of and deep sadness because of increased violence, at home and abroad, that reached a crescendo with the anniversary of 9.11, it evolved into “Letter to God pages 1-6”, a prayer for sanity and peace. The centered circle in each symbolizes God descending over the chaos represented by the disparate shapes and form.

“Letter to God, pg. 5”,completed acrylic painting

All I can do is paint my best with intentions for peace and share that, it continues as my mission, since the beginning.

Below are the other 5 pages completed. They will be shown for the first time at the 17th Annual Autumn Open Studio, November 1. Here are links to posts that describe versions of Love Letters from 2010 and 2020.

“Letter to God, pg. 1”, completed acrylic painting

“Letter to God, pg. 6”, completed acrylic painting

“Letter to God, pg. 4”, completed acrylic painting

“Letter to God, pg. 3”, completed acrylic painting

“Letter to God, pg. 2”, completed acrylic painting