CHRISTMAS PAST

" CHRISTMAS PAST"- #1

"CHRISTMAS PAST"- #2
"CHRISTMAS PAST"
Not candy, but eye candy!
texture study: bright painted chippy bulbs, smooth milk glass dish

RIBBON CANDY

"RIBBON CANDY"
Bright colors of old fashioned sugary confections
texture study: swirling spun smooth candy, clear bumpy glass dish

ARCH

"ARCH"
Detroit Institute of Art. Foreground and background perspective study.
texture study: curling symmetrical wrought iron, smooth and carved detailed stone, stairway and rail behind a glowing pendant light.

FLOURISH

"FLOURISH"
beautiful column design
texture study: light and shadow against stone carving intricate details

LOOKING UP

"LOOKING UP"
reconstructed 1522 European chapel nestled within Detroit Institute of Art.

texture study: age worn wood sculptures, smooth stone, rough brick

CHANDELIER

"CHANDELIER"
Who can be uncharmed by the glow of a sparking light?
texture study: plaster ceiling medallions, smooth crystal drops, purple glow