Earth Teach Me

I enjoy painting in series. This particular series was inspired by the “Earth Teach Me” poem by John Yellow Lark. Bold shapes, carved lines, layers of color and textures are the common threads I used to recreate a sense of the earth. Painting the essence without being literal was challenging.

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Earth Teach Me Resignation

…as the leaves which die in the fall. 12×6, oil and cold wax on cradle board

Earth Teach Me Limitation

…as the ant which crawls on the ground. 12×6, oil and cold wax on cradled panel

Earth Teach Me Suffering

…as old stones suffer from memory. 12×6, oil and cold wax on media board mounted on cradle board.

Earth Teach Me: Stillness

…as the grasses are stilled with light. 12×6 oil and cold wax on media board, mounted on cradleboard

Earth Teach Me Caring

…as the mother who secures her young. 12×6, oil/cold wax on cradleboard from Earth Teach Me series.

Earth Teach Me: Freedom

…as the eagle that soars in the sky. 12×12, oil and cold wax on cradleboard

Earth Teach Me Courage

…as the tree which stands alone. 12×12, oil on media board mounted on cradle board.

Earth Teach Me to Forget Myself

…as melting snow forgets its life. 12×6, oil on media board mounted on cradle board. Sold

Earth Teach Me: Regeneration

…as the seed which rises in the Spring. 12×6, oil and cold wax on media board mounted on cradleboard. Sold

Reach Me

My studio is located in Ventura, California. If you'd like to arrange a studio visit - or if you wish to contact me to purchase a painting, take a workshop, send me directly or through my contact form at right!

kayz2@mac.com