"Simple Comforts"
December 2012
Mixed Media on Canvas
(Over 20 Mediums from World Travels,
Homemade Encaustic (Wax) Paint,
and Vintage Buttons)
8" x 8"/each
Original Artwork
Original Artwork
$75.00 CAD/each
$20.00 CAD/each
This two piece series was inspired by the cover art on JRR Tolkien's novels "The Silmarillion" and "Unfinished Tales". Throughout my
life I have found comfort in JRR Tolkien’s writing and I wanted to portray this
comfort in an abstract way. Starting
with a rough sketch of the cover art symbols, I then allowed my creativity to
run free while keeping the Hobbit lifestyle and sensibility in mind. For me, true comfort is found in the life of
a Hobbit. I honestly believe that good
food, drink, friends, a pipe full of long bottom leaf, and love is all that is needed
for a happy life. These simple comforts
should be cherished and we sometimes forget this in our modern busy world.
Using more than 20 traditional mediums, many gathered from my travels around
the world, my homemade encaustic (wax) paint, and antique buttons, I hope to
spread the calm that comes with a life filled with simple comforts.
Please continue for more photos. :)
Very cool! :)
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