“Flower Garden” Happy Birthday Monica’s passion for fine art

Monica’s passion for fine art continued at the School of Visual Art and the New York Academy of Art

"Neon Truck" began as a picture of an abandoned gas station in Long Branch

These inform both my painted designs and my dimensional drawings

recognizing her desire to paint and the need for space she moved to the coast of New Jersey

Kevin was able to give his imagination free rein as Ellen imposed no requirements

“Flower Garden” Happy Birthday Monica’s passion for fine artMadeleine Shaws landscapes depictprimeval and intense environments. Fantastical and surreal elements abound,with flowers and animals appearing in unexpected places. Forms are suggested but not clearly defined. Asian influences reflect her love of Asian art. They are edge to edge compositions filledwith a variety of techniques. Textile elements from Madelines quilting work are playfully incorporated, and sgraffito and crackling are used freely to