Ancient Architecture

Ghosts and dreams

Footsteps forward

and atrás

Treading softly, whispering

Imaginations piling altars

Of ancient stone, constructing cities

In our memories.  In our hearts

Turning fallow inspiration into

Hope and mirrors.

                    Looking glass of history and future

              Tunneling the time

Pushing destiny, tugging

     At the cords, short and eternal.

 Lying heavy with child through

Eons of centuries, alone 

            and accompanied;visions of

Possibilities, creating life

And breathing faith into

The empty caverns of men’s souls.

by Terri Vaughn

LILY DREAMS (acrylic on canvas panel)

 

If you zoom in on different areas of the painting, you will see that I've applied the heaviest 

texture on the front petals and leaves and left the background flat.

Under the Sea (acrylic on stretched canvas)

This work is another example of my favorite technique of applying dried paint over an acrylic wash.  This time I've placed the canvas in a shadow box frame with onion skin paper covering the back.  If placed on a window ledge during the day or in front of a light, the effect is eerie.

The Healer (acrylic on paper)

UNDERWATER FANTASIES

I've been experimenting with applying dried paint to a painted background, creating a three dimensional affect.  Playing with these designs gives me unspeakable pleasure--  something that comes from deep within--thus, the title.

SPIRIT FLOWER (acrylic on paper)

Orchids--without their delicate appearance, their shape still provides an interesting focal point. But I must admit it is the textured background of this painting that I find the most pleasing.  I'm still experimenting with texture and color and loving every minute of it!

Joy! Passion! Liveliness!  All of the color and excitement of a Mexican market,  a Guatemalan traje, or a daring art deco design! Or perhaps these are reminiscent of the pure color of the psychedelic sixties--Flower Power!

I love to photograph flowers against different backgrounds to see what effects I can achieve.  These white roses are in front of a painting by my sister-in-law, Alice Cockroft.

I'm just getting started. Check back later to catch an update on my paintings and poetry.