Dancer 1

Dancer 2

Dancer Afterglow

Dancer 3

Yoga, exercise, stretching-it all keep us in good health and spirits. This painting will be a reminder to women to make room in their life for healthy additions on a regular basis to help keep you centered.

Peace and Harmony

Life can get so complicated and unfocused. But if you reach for those events that you can use to stretch your boundaries and get lost in the creative exercise itself, your purpose comes into focus. Whether it is exercise, dance, or any other outlet, losing yourself in it will stimulate you.

Stretching the Boundaries

When you are frightened you will be hurt by someone and you need help right away.

The 911 Scream

Battered and Bruised

Women's Issues have always been a cause with me from the time I was in my teens.  This painting, "I Am Not Listening to NO Anymore, Paper Doll", signifies how many women feel about getting equal pay for equal work, decisions about their health issues, their career choices, and the many other things that they are given the pressure on when confronted in society.  Don't listen to NO anymore, ladies.  The paper doll analogy is used because at one time that was a mechanism for society to control little girls' way of thinking at an early stage in their development about dressing and acting to conform to set thoughts of the day. So I created a new paper doll.

Not Listening to "NO" Anymore Paper Doll

A painting devoted to empowering women and encouraging them to aim high. Don’t give in to insecurities of gender. Empower yourself to fly as high as you can. The companion piece is “I Am Woman, I Can Fly-American Kestrel Bird”.

I Am Woman, I Can Fly - Butterfly

A painting devoted to empowering women and encouraging them to aim high. Don’t give in to insecurities of gender. Empower yourself to fly as high as you can. The companion to this piece is “I Am Woman, I Can Fly-Butterfly.”

I Am Woman, I Can Fly - American Kestrel Bird

Holding it all up is what we do to keep it all going in the right direction.  Whatever it is that we are trying to accomplish in life, women especially, have to hold up a lot of items to reach all their goals.

Holding It Up

The Girl in the Garden is a painting that is inspired by my own gardening experiences. When gardening I feel inspired but alone in my thoughts and deeds. It is a great feeling to be so comfortable in a place and time by yourself and in control of your own destiny. It is a difficult experience to explain but as a feeling of wholeness.

The Girl in the Garden

You can tell by her expression that she has something to say. That is a sassy lady.

Sassy Lady

A painting where I used the Mona Lisa as a subject and then tried to make each square into a famous painter's style.  Can you guess who the artists are?

Oh Mona, My Mona

Dreaming Red Haired Lady

Blue Lady with Beads

She is different. She is colorful. She walks and sometimes runs on her own path. She is confident in her identity. Let her remind you of your identity as a strong woman.

Red Lady

In hectic and troubling times, reflecting on a memorable event that brought you some happiness, or even better, laughter, is a great way to center yourself for the day.  Gardening is a hobby of mine so snipping a flower and sitting down with it centers me and calms my soul. The fragrance and texture or velvety softness bring me to a safe place for a while.<br />
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Your mind and spirit need tending frequently so take the time to do that.

Reflecting Fondly

This painting addressed the issue that for years women were not represented in the art world, not in history books or in galleries.  It took 1st place in a 12 county juried exhibition at the Cayuga Museum of History and Art in Auburn, NY.  The painting still applies to women today in the fine art world. We've made some advances but we are still discriminated against in representation in museums and galleries, coverage, and prices for our art.<br />
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Throughout history, women used quilting as a way to show their creative spirit since their day was filled with work. Therefore I used some famous paintings designed in a quilt to make a statement in my painting. At the opening reception, a man came up to me and said, "You know what would be great if you actually made the quilt."  I just could not believe my ears but you can't get through to everyone.  But I felt that I had contributed to the conversation in the best way I knew and that was in a painting.

Women In Art, Where Are They?

When many of us encounter a situation where we feel intimidated or out of control in our element we experience the desire to scream for help. That is a normal reaction when you have to perform in some way that is important to your well being.

My Scream 1

This female figure has an attached head because sometimes we become disconnected from logic when dealing with the reality about the rest of our bodies. The pressure to look the same and what our bodies should conform to as dictated by society as witnessed online and in advertising destroys our uniqueness as individuals. When we have to become a clone, our colorful vibes fade away.

Kneeling Lady w/Attached Head

Sponge Bath 2

Sponge Bath 1

Green Dancing Nude

Black Thinking Lady

Green Thinking Lady

International Women's Month is celebrated during the month of March. And this exhibition presents abstract (stylized) figurative ladies created by international, abstract artist, Joyce Wynes. She creates these female figures to inspire, encourage and empower your voice and your goals.

The Ladies Tell Their Own Story