Abstract Soundscapes

These soundscapes are contemplative, experimental, hopeful, serene, and spontaneous. They are studies of the spaces both around us and within us. They are partly born from the spaces I had painted around the musicians from my portraits project.

Luminous Night

Luminous Night

“Luminous Night” is part of my newest series inspired by contemporary choral music. This painting is about “Luminous Night of the Soul” By Ola Gjello. The song is a sweeping, cinematic piece about finding your purpose and emerging from a dark place.

Tundra Diptych

Tundra Diptych

10″ x 20″ watercolor on board. This diptych was inspired by the choral work “Tundra” by Ola Gjeilo, a haunting and beautiful song about the mountains of Norway.

Serenity II

Serenity II

The latest in my music series is a larger version of the painting inspired by Serenity (O Magnum Mysterium), a song by Ola Gjeilo that feels ethereal and hopeful. 30″ x 40″ watercolor and copper leaf on board.

Serenity

Serenity

What would happen if I let the water lead the way? What would it do if I considered my materials and then let them take over?

Sunrise Mass

Sunrise Mass

I painted this watercolor to Ola Gjeilo’s Sunrise Mass. This piece evokes Sunrise (Gloria) through the rich and shimmery gold leaf accents on nebulous purple washes.

O Magnum Mysterium

O Magnum Mysterium

O Magnum Mysterium is a Latin text describing the wonderment of the animals as they gaze on Christ. It translates to “O great mystery.” I created this art as a response to Ola Gjeilo’s Serenity (O Magnum Mysterium.) It is elegantly ethereal and mysterious.

Lake Isle III

Lake Isle III

This painting is about “The Lake Isle” by Ola Gjeilo. The sweeping and lilting lyrics are “The Lake Isle of Innisfree” by William Butler Yeats. The flecks of vibrant purple glint from the ocean-aqua field like tiny mysteries.

Dark Night of The Soul

Dark Night of The Soul

Dark Night of the Soul, 24″ x 30″ watercolor and copper on board. After closing my first art business and re-inventing my work, one of my mantras is that we can create art from a place of joy. We can celebrate joy in art and make it as lasting and impactful as pain. Inspired by Ola Gjello’s “Dark Night of the Soul.”

Lake Isle II

Lake Isle II

This painting is about “The Lake Isle” by Ola Gjeilo. The sweeping and lilting lyrics are “The Lake Isle of Innisfree” by William Butler Yeats.

Lake Isle I

Lake Isle I

This painting is about “The Lake Isle” by Ola Gjeilo. The sweeping and lilting song features William Butler Yeats poem about the Lake Isle of Innisfree.