Stuffmaker

Mike’s answer to my last painting  in the conversation series was this amazing photo of local cabaret performer and dancer Waxie Moon. As it happens, I took a Michael Jackson dance class at the Century Ballroom last year that was taught by Waxie. He makes dancing look so easy and effortless. It is not (though I highly recommend the class).

The movement of the feathers brought to mind wind, and the image of Waxie the figurehead of a ship. (acrylic, fabric, and copper on canvas)