Faces and Flora

Portrait studies of literary figures, family, ancestors and others with whom I have an affinity, direct or more oblique, are paired with drawings or paintings of botanical subjects.

Moonflowers for Helen: The tender and searching light, encaustic on panel

Helen, graphite

Mallow for Ann, graphite

Riven/ then I saw this/ a little party dress/ every day is to be blessed

Bellflower for Bloom, graphite

Ann, distemper, oil on muslin

Iris for Marguerite Yourcenar, (recto), graphite