"Sunny" is a component of my mixed-media color series. The initial goal was to convey emotion through color. "Sunny" represents an experiment in textiles on canvas, with her face and hair made from yellow yarn leftover from another project. She received an honorable mention ribbon at the Texas Fair one year and has since inspired numerous experimental pieces.

Feeling Sunny

This painting began with "sound waves". I was repurposing a canvas, as I often do. When I began to pour the paint over the canvas it made such interesting lines and textures I stepped away for a while to let it dry. When I came back a week later it appeared as if the sounds of my frustration had imprinted themselves onto the canvas and I knew I couldn't hold on to that feeling so I turned it into praise! I made sure to sing every time I worked on this piece. She had to be full-figured, "out loud", and fully heard. At shows, it is interesting to see how folks interpret this woman. Some see frustration, some joy, some anger, some euphoria. I love that she speaks so personally to each woman who sees her. 

Hear Me

Lucky Lady was created after a business trip to The French Lick Casino and Resort in Indiana. While my husband attended meeting after meeting I lost myself in the history of the place, ending the week with a visit to the casino. I was amazed at the intensity of the room, the noise, and the vibrant colors. Everyone, at 10 in the morning, was amped on coffee, cigarette smoke, and the anticipation of the next deal or roll of the dice. It was quite interesting to this small-town girl. 

Lucky Lady

Simple lightly textured acrylic on canvas board. I created this work at the beginning of a project on women/feelings/pieces of woman

Pregnant Silhouette

I took this photo when my best friend and I toured a historic hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana. We toured so many that weekend I don't remember the name. Seeing how time and beauty have lasted in this place was so cool. I could almost feel the clandestine meetings in the stairwells and feel the passion in the walls. 

Add

Andora Henson

Opportunities

For Artists

ArtConnect

Support