The black and white charcoal drawings replace her usual splashes of color, allowing her to focus on the light and dark contrast of a piece. Although foremost a watercolor and oil painter, Brockman has enjoyed the immediate satisfaction of drawing, versus hauling out her paints. Drawing is the foundation of your painting. The exhibit subjects include images from Brockman's own garden in East Walnut Hills and abstract plant forms. In one drawing, she captures the base of a large, old tree, which is sprouting new life.
Several pieces focus on the detail of a flower, while others explore the dense textures of foliage.
Brockman will also have pieces on display at her studio in the Pendleton Art Center at 1310 Pendleton, during the gallery walk. She is one of over 70 artists in the eight-floor building. Most of Brockman's previous work includes watercolor landscapes or oil painted urban scenes. A native of Cincinnati, Brockman has several pieces focusing on the daily life of Findlay Market. She has a gallery at Findlay Market, open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays.