In Thought

"In earlier years, I created very realistic, picture perfect floral designs using color pencil, pen and ink and acrylic paint.  To adorn my home, I used strong, pure colors, collected African Masks and was attracted to the flavor and cultural richness of Louisiana and that of Mardi Gras.  As I painted and studied, almost simultaneously, I discovered the bold flowers created by Georgia O’Keeffe and the rich African influenced paintings of Lois Mailou Jones.

In O’Keeffe, I was inspired by her minute details of the flowers whose magnified view often times created floral abstractions with vibrant, almost riotous colors, and at other times colors were purely monochromatic. In Jones’ paintings, her colorful African Masks appeared almost in relief.  The mask and intense colors are reflected in my textile designs.  

View the online gallery of Elnora Wilson  

Also...view the series in support of Breast Cancer Awareness entitled "Women of Courage"

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