Up Close and Personal Pastel Composite Mandalas The focus remains on the

The focus remains on the sharp

it is symbolic of the love we have for our home and family

Digital Collagraph printed on archival ink jet paper

The silky transitions in the water and chiffon will look elegant on a smooth surface

They are so easy to take care of and they let you know when they are thirsty

Up Close and Personal Pastel Composite Mandalas The focus remains on theThis composition centers on the "heart" of the peony, utilizing a tight crop to deconstruct the flower's anatomy. The soft, sweeping petals in the periphery provide a ethereal frame for the dense, almost geometric cluster of the inner sepals and column. This piece pulls the viewer right into the center of the flower. By getting that close with a macro shot, I've attempted to turn a standard peony into something that looks almost architectural. The