Mother of Pearl by Janice Pluma, Mixed Media on Canvas graphite This line starts in one

This line starts in one corner of the canvas and ends in another corner

There is no possibility of losing what is conquered if not by the hand of a high being there to conquer

I felt as though my dreams of becoming an artist were dashed

now resides in rural Northern Michigan

sometimes paintings lean more “cartoony” and sometimes they are more realistic

Mother of Pearl by Janice Pluma, Mixed Media on Canvas graphite This line starts in one24 x 24 Original Artwork Mixed Media on Canvas For many years, even before recycling became prevalent, I scoured fields, salvage yards, my neighborhood any place that might be a source of non traditional materials for my art. I think combining acrylic paint with metal, fabric, paper, glass or whatever sparks my imagination, adds extra interest and dimension to my work. I love found objects, texture, brilliant color, bold brushstrokes and the challenge