Baby Whisperer

Baby Whisperer I

30” X 44” watercolor monotype

Horses are indeed a marvel of sensitivity and emotional knowledge. Eight months pregnant, Alex, my daughter-in-law, visiting a stable where she used to ride horses, had a beautiful moment with one of the mares. Even though Alex had never ridden Diva, it was clear that Diva had been affected by her caretaker's recent pregnancy.

 I carefully manipulated watercolor ink and coconut oil to record this profound emotional connection. The placement of these physically independent ink cells creates a visual of the spiritual cellular-level connection between the mare, the unborn child and Alex.

This moment is a reminder that all species deserve much more credit than humans often give them. It also underlines our potential to build connections with all creatures inspiring the desire to care for and maintain a healthy ecosystem.

Baby Whisperer I Ghost

Watercolor

Baby Whisperer II

30” X 44”

Watercolor

Baby Whisperer II ghost

30” X 44”

Watercolor

"Ancesteral Learning: A Watercolor Monotype Celebrating Self-Experiential Learning and the Vitality of Water"

We have two granddaughters 6 months apart. Both girls are inspiring. I decided to try again to capture the moment of self discovery.

The back story-

With my commitment of shaping society for the better. My recent contemplation on human learning, sparked by observing my son and daughter-in-law’s newborn granddaughter discovering their toes, has deepened my belief in self-experiential learning. Inspired by this and other experiences, I have decided to create a conceptual installation at Indiana University, granting the students the opportunity to take ownership and install the work themselves.

In this watercolor monotype, I delve into the ways in which humans learn and highlight our crucial connection to water. Just as we care for an infant, it is vital that we care for and protect this precious resource.