Looking for inspiration for the center of my painting, I isolated various peony centers from my photo collection. As with all of nature, including humans, no two flowers look the same. There are infinite ways to visualize the life-affirming reproductive centers of flowers. Time of day, whether the flower has been fertilized, and the length of time since blooming, all affect the structure. I decided to interpret in paint the seed pods of tree peonies since they are so dominant and visually striking.

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These daily studio notes lead toward my 2026 solo exhibitions in New York City and  Poughkeepsie, NY.

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