"Daffodils in Glass" Contemporary style and sgraffito and crackling are

and sgraffito and crackling are used freely to enhance the textural quality of the work

and changes the feel of the work

Just as in landscape painting I am fascinated by the impression of space created by patterns

I feel myself floating across this in total peace

” says Ms

"Daffodils in Glass" Contemporary style and sgraffito and crackling areBeth Sillens most recent mixed media work involves explorations of color, texture and improvisation all rooted in memory. For The Flower Show", Beth chose work created from life in the studio of painting instructor, friend and mentor Judy Martin. Beth writes, "Judy always had an excitement about pulling objects from her garden or home to use in class (mason jar tulips, milk bottle daffodis). Judys studio was an extension of her home (and vice versa),