1. Ming Dynasty Octagonal Vase from the Chongzhen Period #11 - Limited Edition of 200 Print

Ming Dynasty Octagonal Vase from the Chongzhen Period Limited edition digital print of the original watercolor on archival paper. Hand signed and numbered in an edition of 200 for each size. Hand embellished with 24K gold leaf 16” X 20” Paper Digital Print with Deckled Edge $400 24” x 32” Paper Digital Print with Deckled Edge $600 36” x 48” Paper Digital Print with Deckled Edge $1,100 I have been photographing blue and white porcelain for years. Studying the shapes and forms as I have been painting them has been a very peaceful and serene experience. I have them all around my house. I use them to hold brushes in my studio, dog treats for my lovey Cricket, flour and sugar in my kitchen… I printed out a selection of my photographs and brought them with me October 2019 to Chateau Orquevaux, an artist residency I was awarded in France. I gave myself a month to explore painting outside of my comfort zone of the traditional Boston School training I received. During my time in France, I painted large expressive, oversized depictions of doorways, and also doorways from The Jewish Ghetto in Rome as well. In between the high energy and excitement of those broad brush-stroked pieces, I would paint a Chinese pot to give me a sense of order and peace… and to be honest, maybe a sense of control. I am so used to being a perfectionist. I loved studying the shapes and color variations and intricate detail of the different designs and subject matter. I was already using gold leaf in my details of my large Italian paintings, so I decided to experiment with adding touches of gold leaf in my blue and white porcelain watercolors. The original watercolor series was created subconsciously out of something that gave me a sense of peace.