I range from photo realism to abstract, acrylic and oils on recycled materials, torched copper knots. I grew up in a family of Scottish descent, and according to our genealogy, of the Ferguson Clan. From a very young age, I was enamored with stories of the fae, and the great pantheons of bygone eras, such as the Greeks, Celts and Norse...
The Celtic culture spoke to me, almost like a gravitation
al pull. The shift into Christianity and the illuminations of those first books the monk, Aidan
and his monks transcribed tirelessly and beautifully. These enflamed my creativity, sparking the desire to leave my own mark in sculpted or painted Zoo morph patterns. My mother encouraged my creativity and gave me my first calligraphy set when I was 12. I adored the flowing differences and learning the nuances of the nib. I have always loved art class in school and seemed to do well... My art instructor in high school was most influential, most nurturing of my talents, and I believe that was a turning point. She taught me to design from within, uninhibited and free flowing. I am sure you can see her influence in my work. Goddess Bless you, Carol Ann Mancuso. I began drawing knot work on graph paper as a pre-adult, compiling my archive of designs to lean on for decorative embellishment to everything from refinished furniture to hand painted jewelry boxes for personal gifts. The intricacy of the knots is very meditative and soothing.. It takes on a highly spiritual aspect. With the advancement of the internet, i found the most amazing Celtic artists, Bradley Schenck and Jen Delyth to name a few... whom I admire greatly. I describe my artwork as Celtic visionary with spiritual and mythological overtones. I range from photorealism to abstract, acrylic and oils on recycled material to sculpt and torched copper knots. I shy away from traditional canvas, and prefer to utilize recycled gator board as a painting medium. You learn quickly, painting in the Florida climate, that it can take several months for an oil painting to dry naturally, I prefer acrylic paints for their versatility. Acrylic-
Acrylic paint is so versatile and durable, I use for most of my painting. I would say some of my paintings are designed to be tactile.... layers and layers of paint create a flowing surface that I encourage people to touch.. Large flowing trinity knots seem to come alive under your fingertips. These paintings are embellished with bright colors and tones of silver, copper and gold. Gator Board-
A high density foam core board that is very durable. I carve it into shapes and use these to create three dimensional paintings. Most of my later paintings are on this substrate, both single layer, and multiple layers. This material is ideal as it is sourced locally, extremely versatile, and prevents the material from ending up in a landfill. Furniture-
There is nothing so rewarding as restoring or refurbishing a beautiful piece of furniture, and making it unique. When I begin to work with a piece of furniture, it is important to retain the classic beauty of the piece itself. you do not want your design to overpower your cherished heirloom, it needs to incorporate and flow. I consider each piece unique, and design the knot work embellishment to enhance the overall aesthetic of the furniture. Every inch is then sealed in a crystal clear hi density polyurethane, giving it an extremely durable finish. Copper
Recently, I have fallen in love with copper. I sculpt copper sheeting into relief images, and torch the copper to take on the various colors copper produces under certain heat. I have a series of flowers that I am very proud of.... Additionally, I take various knots i have drawn, and make embossing plates with the designs to carve the copper into, and subsequently also use fire for effect. Paper -
The same technique I use for copper, I also use with paper creations
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Celtic Art, Celtic Artist, Celtic Knot Work, Celtic Designs, Keltic Art, Keltic Design, Celtic Knots, Celtic Cross, Celtic Tattoo Design, Celtic Art Studio, Celtic Print, Gilding, Torched Copper, Copper Torching, Oil Paintings, Celtic Portraits, Pencil on Paper, Ink on Paper, Embossed Copper, Jen Delyth, Morrigan, Cerridwen, Ireland, Scotland, Welsh, Wiccan, Wicca, Suze Acebo, Susan Acebo, Dunedin FL, 34698
