Indulgence, 24" x 30", Maura Fox
I hope the scene encourages you to spend some time in Big Sur at Nepenthe indulging your senses with no sorrow, in joyful moments, to be cherished forever.
"Indian Summer Flowers" picked to celebrate completion of the family grape harvest in Calaveras County, California.
Translucent, 8" x 10", Maura Fox
Loose molten brushstrokes capture the freedom of the moment. The vibrant colors are playful. The deep, cool blues make the other brush strokes float, as if suspended in space...
Translucence, 5" x 7", Maura Fox
I paint passionately without thinking in total freedom of expression. I let the hot torch flame soar from high above the strong brushstrokes and pureness of color, and a milky texture and softness appears. No two moments are ever the same when painting with wax...
Nebula, 24" x 36", Maura Fox
Depiction of a stellar explosion bursting with heat, dazzling light, shapes, and a myriad of colors during creation of new stars. I am amazed and captivated by the constant activities of cosmic evolution occurring throughout universes.
French Silk, 24" x 30", Maura Fox
Japanese Art influenced the low diagonal lines and off center subject in this still life painting of a vase and flowers. My husband purchased the French Silks for me during a period when he was traveling and working out of town, and wasn't able to buy fresh roses for me as often as he wanted. The roses were always accompanied by fine chocolates as well. Roses and chocolates have always made me smile...
Fall Invitation, 20" x 24", Maura Fox
A happy concert of long and short brushstrokes, and the wonderful surprises of the torch in this early fall scene. I want to row the boat before winter's onset...
Doitsu Koi, 11" x 14", Maura Fox
Doitsu (German) Koi are a blending of German Koi crossbred with Japanese Koi in Japan. The koi in this painting are Nishikigoi (swimming flowers) called "Sanke", and are always portrayed as swimming upstream as a symbol of perseverance, good luck, freedom, and strength.
Autumn's Quilt, 9" x 12", Maura Fox
The falling leaves from the trees provide a warm, fleeting, patchwork quilt contrasting the cool, brisk morning air in the Versailles Forest during autumn.
Afternoon at the Creek, 24" x 36", Maura Fox
A scene of family time together at the creek in downtown San Luis Obispo, California.
Glimpse of Spring, 8"x10", Maura Fox
Tulips are colorful symbolic messengers for springtime. White tulips mean a newness of season; red tulips represent true love; yellow tulips symbolize the sunshine of your smile; pink tulips represent caring and affection; cream tulips embody heaven and eternal love.
Apricots and Cream, 8" x 10", Maura Fox
One of my favorite combinations to enjoy with croissants.
Enigma, 8" x 10", Maura Fox
Red sky at night, sailor's delight. Red sky in morning, sailor's warning
This is an ancient mariner's rhyme. The scene is a red sky over the reflective sea. You pick the time of day... The ancient "red sky" weather concept is also found at Matthew 16:2b-3 of the New Testament.
Peonies, 5" x 7", Maura Fox
Some of my favorite flowers for bouquets.
Grace in Motion, 24" x 36", Maura Fox
Graceful koi are seemingly unaffected by the motion and direction of the flowing water.
