Magdalena Studio

This surrealist painting is a statement about memory, trying to return to something that we're not sure about. A vague sense of place that stuck in our minds. This is a two-panel piece

This image arose from a snapshot of my cousin around 1957, I don't know what she was looking at but her expression had a sense of confusion. A recent immigrant she was learning about...

I blended abstract and realistic elements to capture the raw energy of a mountain’s slope, a natural expression of memory. I was born surrounded by mountains, steep imposing rocks o...

A sprawling tree dominates this scene, its intricate branches coiling majestically against a serene backdrop. The textured layers of azure and amber create an organic fusion of colo...

This is a description of a high mountain pasture, in my mind, it might be Norway or Switzerland or central Europe, I should have put bells on the sheep since I can hear them now Ami...

this painting is a metaphor for the divide between humans, lacking a bridge we do nothing but yell back and forth, not reaching each other. In an argument with my daughter there is a...

This painting has more to do with myth, regeneration and the continuous evolution of life. All life, humans walking towards the future, dandelions spreading their life everywhere, li...

Blending bees wax, oil pastel, and resin to capture a surreal journey into the night’s mysteries. The hovering moon and ethereal rings evoke a metaphysical voyage, inviting viewers t...

This surreal world where watchtowers burn with inner fire, guarding hidden wisdom under a celestial sky. The mysterious comet streaks hope and change across the night, while the lone...

Nat spirits are popular guardian figures in Burma, stemming from pre-Buddhist animist beliefs. This piece is an example of Burmese folk art, often found in homes and on shrine platfo...

Emerging from the tension between chaos and order, this creation unfolds a celestial scene through its sweeping gradient of colors and textures. The circular motifs seemingly float a...

In crafting this piece, I was drawn to the vibrant interplay of twilight hues and the dramatic vastness of the sky. The use of oils allowed me to layer colors lavishly, creating a ri...

a reworking of a quieter image with the same child, but children aren't quiet and this needed more vitality, so I added more birds and flowers, anemones. I wanted to evoke an idyllic...

This is a fanciful image of a child exploring the world and finding delight in the nature around her, surprise and simple pleasures

In this painting, I merged surrealism with metaphysical wonder, using oil to invite viewers on a cosmic journey. The puzzled rabbits symbolize curiosity beneath a futuristic celestia...

a child jumping into the world, metaphorically A boy suspended between reality and dreams is enveloped by a tree whose branches both confine and liberate. The elements of earth and ...

This painting was much simpler originally but I was never satisfied with it so I reworked it considerably. Adding an element of history or memory made more sense to the title which I...

this image comes out of an interest in planetary elements, surreal ideas of abandonment, what is left behind when we are gone Beneath the starlit sky lies a scene rich in mystery. V...

This is a collage of proofs of etchings that I had saved for years then one day I decided to construct new images from them. They are dry point, aqua tint with the addition of paint ...

This is an abstract encaustic painting with pure pigments and a coating of shellac for extra texture. It reminds me of the rocky coast of Norway and slipping by boat between them. A...

Here we have a very confused flamingo that thought following the gulf stream would lead him to the Gulf of Mexico, sadly mistaken, ended up in the Lofoten islands, an archipelago off...

this vivid painting is reminiscent of my memory of visiting the hill towns of Tuscany, crowded, old and ancient with crumbling buildings around them. Nestled within the radiant sky,...

In this painting, I blend the tumultuous depth of abstract with the softer edges of impressionism, capturing an emotional landscape that speaks to our lives of loneliness or willing ...

This abstract piece started off as a seascape and then there was an island and of course with an island in the sea there has to be some kind of lighthouse, no matter how primitive. T...

I found this photo of a boy in Europe, and he had a look of a daydreamer, likely his prospects were limited but with ideas of a future one can create one. Warmth radiates from a gen...

This is a vibrant expression of life in the form of color and movement. Living in the northwest we count on the rain to keep our surroundings flourishing and nurturing our lives. We ...

This abstract landscape is reminiscent of my last trip to northern Norway. Very cold but on the islands the sea creates a moderation of climate, snow is great when it's dry but ofte...