Cracking the SurfaceInspired by the landscape in Iceland, there was a place in Hverir where the ground had cracks and mudpools that were hot and bubbling. They also had a very strong odor! I did a few paintings of this area, and this is one of them. I used crackle paste to make the texture appear as it does. Acrylic paint and paste by Rena Shear Size: 24x18 About Rena Shear I have been painting for over 40 years, starting with watercolor. I studied with Marjorie Glick at

Size: 29x23

and embroidery stitches to create a harmonious and peaceful botanical collage

Pond created by beavers at Stow Town Forest

Pastel painting on U-Art 400 Grit Pastel Paper by Sondra Albano

Butterfly in my Garden

mixed with paint and ocean water

I have written at some length about all the pen-and-ink portraits in this exhibit

Being a versatile artist

My process unfolds through spontaneous layering—tones are broken

Size: 16x20 (Sold with mat)

Size: 25x19

garlic and lime