Experimenting
Bio
Tlush bridges the classical, and whimsical with the contemporary. Her artistic journey began at the Rhode Island School of Design and the Parsons School of Design,.
Her greatest influence was through her mentor Don Stone on Monhegan Island Maine. Also, through insightful artistic conversations with Helga Testorf, Andrew Wyeth's model.
My work has been showcased in renowned galleries and exhibitions, including the Westport River Gallery, Historic Yellow Springs Art Shows, Chadds Ford Gallery, Red Hook New York Gallery, Wayne Art Gallery, and Winterthur.
The Snowy Owl & the Sea Wind
Oil paint, liquid graphite
birch panel
Technique
My artistic journey is primarily rooted in oil painting, where I explore the depth and richness that this medium offers. I have integrated liquid graphite into my work. This allows for burnishing to a beautiful shine, adding a modern twist to my traditional methods.
Incorporating encaustic techniques, a practice dating back over a thousand years, I achieve a luminous texture and depth through the use of heated beeswax and pigments. This ancient method, combined with contemporary tools, brings a unique tactile quality to my pieces.
I prefer working on hardboard surfaces, a preference honed during my years of painting murals. This surface allows me to achieve the precision and durability I seek in my art. Each layer, whether oil, graphite, or encaustic, is meticulously applied to create a harmonious blend of technique and emotion, making every piece a journey through both time and texture.