new work squared

The new work I have this year is all painted on square paper. I experimented with a mixed media method which allows me to draw and paint instead of choosing one or the other. Color and texture are the cornerstones of abstract painting, but here I circled around a few themes. The moth is a mysterious fuzzy warrior that is both fragile and fierce. It comes in countless shapes and colors. I used it as an inspiration to balance bravery and delicacy of life. May they inspire us all to be fearless.

mixed media on black paper 10″x10″

My next series in the square is full of color these are inspired by how much I treasure my friendships. I used acrylic gouache which has been an incredible inspiration for it’s flexibility with drawing and richness of mat color. The challenge is the paint is it dries a completely different color. I am enjoying learning the pigments as I go.

New works still available

Fox mixed media 425.00
Rabbit 300.00
Black bird 380.00
miniscape 2.5″x4″ watercolor mounted on wood 60.00
California Trees 15×20 ” watercolor unframed 200.00
Path 4’x6′ mixed media 800.00

Large works

This year was a good one for my large work
Current exhibit
sold painting
This one is entitled Dog and pony show it’s very hard to photograph because it’s8 feet long
I did this one for the joy of it and was surprised and delighted it found a home.
Here’s an example of a commission that truned out well

Illustrations

I thought you might like to see some of the illustrations I have worked on recently

Work life balance image
ornamental mulch
American Myth Sampler
Pair of Tools
Dance crow costume
T shirt design

Oils

To check in for pricing and any other inquiry please email me at artofsarahleon@gmail.com

Cold Tree 24×30 800.00
Jaded oil 24×36 800.00
Oak Tree morning 24×36 800.00
Water Birch Pond 11×14 300.00
Twisted wind 24×36 800.00
White Birch 11×24 600.00
Winter Creek 400.00

Thank you to everyone who came to visit this year.

Sitting down with Bigfoot after Open Studios I can’t help being grateful to visit with people I haven’t seen in a while. Although the hairy man of the forest myth prefers to remain i hiding, I appreciate the opportunity to share.

Bigfoot, 9×11, Acrylic on Canvas 325.00

This weekend 12-5 I’m open

I hung too much and priced it wildly low for just this weekend so if you ever wanted my work this Open Studios is special deal weekend. I’m looking froward to seeing people this year.