THE ART OF YVETTE NEUMANN

Acrylic, India Ink & Oil on Stretched Canvas
60" X 48" X 1.5" finished size
Sides Painted Black
(Framing Optional But Not Required)

Cooped up inside on a rainy day, my garden is alive with color and exuberance - a celebration of renewal and energy I simply can't ignore. My feet dance me to the door and the festival outside. Fiesta time!

Encaustic on Wood
12" X 12" X 2" finished size
Sides Painted Black
(Framing Not Required)

I dream of portals to magical places, far across the sea. Where adventure awaits, and experiences beckon. The child inside me is forever exploring.

Encaustic on Wood
12" X 12" X 2" finished size
Sides Painted Black
(Framing Not Required)

It's all in the give and take. Cooperation is ever so natural until ego gets in the way...

Encaustic on Wood
12" X 12" X 2" finished size
Sides Painted Black
(Framing Not Required)

A warm summery night, a sky of endless imaginings; to be in this quiet place, here and now, is joy beyond words.

Encaustic on Wood
12" X 12" X 2" finished size
Sides Painted Black
(Framing Not Required)

The moments when you hold your breath and try something seemingly crazy or uncharacteristic - expecting the worst but hoping for the best; call it foolishness or call it courage, you never feel so alive as in the moment.

Encaustic on Wood
12" X 12" X 2" finished size
Sides Painted Black
(Framing Not Required)

What could have more strength and force than a soft voice, murmuring words of love?

Acrylic and Oil on Stretched Canvas
Diptych composition
2 individual panels, each sized 48" x 60" x 1.5"
60" X 96" X 1.5" finished size
Sides Painted Black
(Framing Optional But Not Required)

A change in word, a change in curvature; both describe a turning or bending away from a course or position of alignment. To chart ones own course over the objections of others brings with it, its own pattern of paradigms.

Acrylic and Oil on Stretched Canvas
60" X 48" X 1.5" finished size
Sides Painted Black
(Framing Optional But Not Required)

A change in word, a change in curvature; both describe a turning or bending away from a course or position of alignment. To chart ones own course over the objections of others brings with it, its own pattern of paradigms.

This panel is part of a diptych series, titled "Inflection". The painting shown represents the RH panel of the series. Each panel is a "stand-alone" composition in its own right and can either be displayed alone or together in series.

Acrylic and Oil on Stretched Canvas
60" X 48" X 1.5" finished size
Sides Painted Black
(Framing Optional But Not Required)

A change in word, a change in curvature; both describe a turning or bending away from a course or position of alignment. To chart ones own course over the objections of others brings with it, its own pattern of paradigms.

This panel is part of a diptych series, titled "Inflection". The painting shown represents the LH panel of the series. Each panel is a "stand-alone" composition in its own right and can either be displayed alone or together in series.

Acrylic and Oil on Stretched Canvas
Installed within a black floater frame
18" X 24" X 1.5" finished size

A sleeping landscape is transformed into a veritable patchwork quilt of shapes, colors and textures. At last - Spring is sprung!

Acrylic and Oil on Stretched Canvas
12" X 12" X 1.5" finished size
Sides Painted Black
(Framing Optional But Not Required)

Some conversations never really get to a point, making it hard to connect on a personal level. Rather than an exchange of ideas, speech becomes locked in a pattern of chatter, devoid of any real purpose or mindful intention.

Encaustic on Wood
12" X 12" X 2" finished size
Sides Painted Black
(Framing Not Required)

An unforgettable scene, a moment of euphoria; I see with Van Gogh's most excellent eye, the absolute wonder of the world.

Acrylic and Oil on Prepared Wood
Quadtych composition
4 individual panels, each sized 12" x 12" x 1.5"
24" X 24" X 1.5" finished size
Sides Painted Black
(Framing Not Required)

Summer in the Pacific Northwest often begins in fits and starts, with warm and cold days alternating at seeming whim. June, scattered with incomplete stretches
of warm weather, wets our appetites for the seasonal meal we'll soon enjoy.

This panel is part of a quadtych series, titled "Glimpses of Summer". Each panel is a "stand-alone" composition in its own right and can either be displayed alone or together in series.

Acrylic and Oil on Prepared Wood
12" X 12" X 1.5" finished size
Sides Painted Black
(Framing Not Required)

Summer in the Pacific Northwest often begins in fits and starts, with warm and cold days alternating at seeming whim. June, scattered with incomplete stretches
of warm weather, wets our appetites for the seasonal meal we'll soon enjoy.

This panel is part of a quadtych series, titled "Glimpses of Summer". This painting is the upper RH panel of the complete composition. Each panel is a "stand-alone" composition in its own right and can either be displayed alone or together in series.

Acrylic and Oil on Prepared Wood
12" X 12" X 1.5" finished size
Sides Painted Black
(Framing Not Required)

Summer in the Pacific Northwest often begins in fits and starts, with warm and cold days alternating at seeming whim. June, scattered with incomplete stretches
of warm weather, wets our appetites for the seasonal meal we'll soon enjoy.

This panel is part of a quadtych series, titled "Glimpses of Summer". This painting is the upper RH panel of the complete composition. Each panel is a "stand-alone" composition in its own right and can either be displayed alone or together in series.

Acrylic and Oil on Prepared Wood
12" X 12" X 1.5" finished size
Sides Painted Black
(Framing Not Required)

Summer in the Pacific Northwest often begins in fits and starts, with warm and cold days alternating at seeming whim. June, scattered with incomplete stretches
of warm weather, wets our appetites for the seasonal meal we'll soon enjoy.

This panel is part of a quadtych series, titled "Glimpses of Summer". This painting is the upper RH panel of the complete composition. Each panel is a "stand-alone" composition in its own right and can either be displayed alone or together in series.

Acrylic and Oil on Prepared Wood
12" X 12" X 1.5" finished size
Sides Painted Black
(Framing Not Required)

Summer in the Pacific Northwest often begins in fits and starts, with warm and cold days alternating at seeming whim. June, scattered with incomplete stretches
of warm weather, wets our appetites for the seasonal meal we'll soon enjoy.

This panel is part of a quadtych series, titled "Glimpses of Summer". This painting is the upper RH panel of the complete composition. Each panel is a "stand-alone" composition in its own right and can either be displayed alone or together in series.

Acrylic and Oil on Stretched Canvas
24" X 24" X 1.5" finished size
Sides Painted Black
(Framing Optional But Not Required)

To move through difficult things demands a reckoning of sorts. One must dig deep into the self - and sometimes even the past, to find the emotional stronghold needed to survive the test.

Encaustic on Wood
12" X 12" X 2" finished size
Sides Painted Black
(Framing Not Required)

The involuntary attachment to things is an attempt to define reality, with a frame of reference tethered to the relationships created. But it's still the old 'chicken and the egg' story - would we exist at all if it were not for relationship to something?

Encaustic on Wood
12" X 12" X 2" finished size
Sides Painted Black
(Framing Not Required)

Life is so complex that it's all we can do to make sense of things. While it's tempting to skim and even skip facts, the old adage is still true - the devil's in the details.

Encaustic on Wood
12" X 12" X 2" finished size
Sides Painted Black
(Framing Not Required)

The power of the sea on shoreline rocks breaks my concentration. Only a moment ago - calm and steady water, then everything changed in a burst of energy.

Encaustic on Wood
12" X 12" X 2" finished size
Sides Painted Black
(Framing Not Required)

The mind can become unexpectedly crowded and cluttered with thoughts and ideas that come at rapid speed. You want to address each one with equal care and attention, but where to put it all?

Acrylic and Oil on Stretched Canvas
24" X 30" X 1.5" finished size
Sides Painted Black
(Framing Optional But Not Required)

The basic structure of the female form, apart from any references to content, color, texture, or composition, establishes the context of its distinctive character.

Acrylic & Oil on Stretched Canvas
24" X 36" X 1.5" finished size
Sides Painted Black
(Framing Optional But Not Required)

Everyone needs a little disappearing place, a place to go when you just need a break from the hectic pace of life. Something grand, or perhaps just an old run down garden shack; heaven throws us lifelines in the form of quiet refuge.

Encaustic on Wood
12" X 24" X 2" finished size
Sides Painted Black
(Framing Not Required)

What is true cannot be ignored in spite of distractions and appearances. We know it when we hear it, even as we might pretend otherwise.

Acrylic, India Ink & Oil on Stretched Canvas
36" X 48" X 1.5" finished size
Sides Painted Black
(Framing Optional But Not Required)

Color erases the shadows from my garden in a wash of morning dew. Such a magical mosaic of eclectic life; I wouldn't miss this for the world.

Acrylic and Oil on Stretched Canvas
Diptych composition
2 individual panels, sized 48" x 48" x 1.5" and 60" x 48" x 1.5" respectively
108" X 48" X 1.5" finished size
Sides Painted Black
(Framing Not Required)

The passing of a rainstorm breathes color, personality, and life into an otherwsie dull and somber scenery.

This panel is part of a diptych series, titled "After the Rain". Each panel is a "stand-alone" composition in its own right and can either be displayed alone or together in series.

Acrylic and Oil on Stretched Canvas
48" X 48" X 1.5" finished size
Sides Painted Black
(Framing Optional But Not Required)

The passing of a rainstorm breathes color, personality, and life into an otherwise dull and somber scenery.

This panel is part of a diptych series, titled "After the Rain". Each panel is a "stand-alone" composition in its own right and can either be displayed alone or together in series.

Acrylic and Oil on Stretched Canvas
60" X 48" X 1.5" finished size
Sides Painted Black
(Framing Optional But Not Required)

The passing of a rainstorm breathes color, personality, and life into an otherwise dull and somber scenery.

This panel is part of a diptych series, titled "After the Rain". Each panel is a "stand-alone" composition in its own right and can either be displayed alone or together in series.

Oil on Stretched Canvas
30" X 48" X 1.5" finished size
Sides Painted Black
(Framing Optional But Not Required)

Conversation springs up, much like the sprouting of seeds. Generally spontaneous and interactive, how dialogue grows and where the exchange will lead holds the promise of something truly beautiful.

Acrylic & Oil on Stretched Canvas
48" X 48" X 1.5" finished size
Sides Painted Black
(Framing Optional But Not Required)

Conversation springs up in gathering places, generally spontaneous and interactive. How dialogue grows and where the exchange will lead holds the promise of something truly beautiful.

Acrylic & Oil on Stretched Canvas
12" X 12" X 1.5" finished size
Sides Painted Black
(Framing Optional But Not Required)

A study in seasons: with limited light and color, Winter accentuates texture in a way that's sure to capture our attention.

Acrylic & Oil on Stretched Canvas
12" X 12" X 1.5" finished size
Sides Painted Black
(Framing Optional But Not Required)

A study in seasons: lengthening days draw cool colors to the scene. Spring draws attention to the changing light and the promise of what comes next.

Acrylic & Oil on Stretched Canvas
12" X 12" X 1.5" finished size
Sides Painted Black
(Framing Optional But Not Required)

A study in seasons: Summer erupts with bravado, strong and robust - the promise of seemingly endless days.

Acrylic & Oil on Stretched Canvas
12" X 12" X 1.5" finished size
Sides Painted Black
(Framing Optional But Not Required)

A study in seasons: with the shortening of days, color seems to drain out of the landscape like grains of sand. What's left behind is as a reminder is a warm tapestry effect.