Variation 13, From Variations on a theme portfolio, Acrylic on canvas, 24 x 24 inches denise The ones I did see

The ones I did see were white

fully free

The brown cattails were handy when making high school home economics class wreaths

When the audience gasped

Stillness in Motion becomes a timeless piece—quietly expressive

Variation 13, From Variations on a theme portfolio, Acrylic on canvas, 24 x 24 inches denise The ones I did seeOne more time I visit this particular composition. I wanted a black and white painting in the portfolio of variations. I love the formality of black and white. I'm highly drawn to black and white paintings. I love the stark richness they provide. To me, black speaks of wealth and strength. For maybe fifteen years I wore all black every single day. I was never tired of it. I liked how it had a sort of stabilizing feeling. To me, this painting speaks of