ILLUCINATIONS -Tile Boxes 2014

I am a self taught artist who is inspired by many things and many people. These tiles came about as a result of my reading about the artwork of June Rollins. She calls her works of art, 'Dreamscapes.' I began my journey using alcohol inks on YUPO paper until I got a feel for how the process works. Then I practiced on small tiles. These are a collection of hand painted Alcohol Ink Tiles mounted on black velvet lined, hinged boxes. They are part of my new ' Illucinations Collection' of art work. I also have made blank Greeting Cards from the YUPO paintings and hand painted Scarves as part of this new collection. These can be seen in another Gallery.

Birch Trees
These Birch trees were inspired by the view from the Hudson-Wilson shoreline in Chebeague Island Maine. I painted the entire background first using alcohol inks. The inks are maneuvered using straws, coffee stirrers and credit cards. I then took a Q-tip and removed the ink from the surface to create the birch trees. I used a Sharpie for the detail work on the trunks. The 6 X 6" tile is mounted on a black velvet lined hinged box.
Part of my ' Illucinations Collection' of hand painted tiles mounted on black velvet lined boxes.
Part of my ' Illucinations Collection' of hand painted tiles using alcohol inks. This landscape design was made using straws, coffee stirrers, and the edges of a credit card.
Another landscape design in my ' Illucinations Collection' of hand painted tiles mounted on black velvet lined boxes.
Black velvet-lined hinged box
From my ' Illucinations Collection'
From my ' Illucinations Collection.'

From my ' Illucinations Collection.'
From my ' Illucinations Collection.'
From my 'Illucinations Collection.'
From my ' Illucinations Collection.'
From my ' Illucinations Collection.'
Wall-mounted Frame
From my ' Illucinations Collection.'

From my ' Illucinations collection.'
Tissue Box
From my ' Illucinations Collection.'
Wall-mounted Frame
From my ' Illucinations collection.'
Pencil/pen Holder
From my ' Illucinations collection.'