“Small World #2” Size:8”x8” Sillen’s work features landscape-inspired torn

Sillen’s work features landscape-inspired torn paper arrangements

Daffodils represent hope

Natural variations may appear

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Monica uses palette knives to layer and scrape away paint on the canvas to create broad fields of color

“Small World #2” Size:8”x8” Sillen’s work features landscape-inspired tornMs. Sillens work features landscape inspired torn paper arrangements. It explores themes of abstraction, space, light, color, texture, and improvisation. She gathers paper from discarded mail, books, and magazines. Her process begins with painting the papers and then exploring color through cutting and manipulation, evolving through intuition and experimentation. I have always sought wonders in everyday life and nature; remaining open, accepting, and