“Dancer”

Private Commission

Birch and Pine - 5 Layers

36” x 36”

This is by far one of the most special suns I have completed to date. After doing my tribal influenced Sol Series, I had moved on from making suns for a while. Low and behold I happened across a new client at a gallery showing who asked if I could recreate one with a more feminine design. I knew it would be a challenge and a bit out of my normal style but I couldn’t have been happier at that time to dig back in to the roots and add my touch to her “Sun Room”. After spending the day with her and her family I created this elegant design focusing on larger eyes, a more narrow nose, and full, shaped lips. I tied it together with a Mexican inspired color scheme of blue, orange, and gold. I also added some special details including a small flowing figure in the sun’s brow as the client had been a dancer as a young woman. It really tied in her story to the overall feel of the project and I loved seeing how much it resonated with her. I am so thankful for the opportunity to work with amazing people in what I do. The art is just a perk to the lasting relationships built alongside these projects!