The times before the holidays are always a little crazy. We plan and rush and cross off items on our to do lists. We pack and repack, make more lists. We go over the details for family meals and sleep
Artsy Acts of Kindness
Gold Linings
Have you ever been skinny dipping with a group? Presenting art to the public is a bit like standing naked in a crowd. You hold your head high and pretend you are comfortable with everyone examining your stuff.
The Mirnavator
Just when I needed her, in walks “The Mirnivator.” Or I should say, in she runs. In case you haven’t heard of this fabulous woman, Mirna Valerio is a self described “active larger girl in a thinner world”
A Fresh Cup of Coffee
I sit down to birds chirping and horses snorting. The rush of getting the kids and husband off to school and work is over. I have brewed a hot, welcoming cup of coffee and I sit down now with it
I’m Working on It
I woke up to the sounds of birds chirping and the smell of fresh horse poop. Let me introduce you to my new backyard neighbors. Before we left the US for three months, most people asked
Framing: In Art and Life
Framing. Have you ever noticed the frames that you see on artwork? Have you noticed that some are plain and simple, a single solid color, and some are elaborate or gilded or even larger than the painting itself? I’ve been
The Rescue
When do you give up on trying to fix your mistakes? I make a lot of those in art. People whose proportions just don’t seem right, subjects that aren’t as interesting on canvas as they were in my head or,
My Newest Works- Improvising Musicians
I recently had a request to paint Miles Davis. It inspired a new series of paintings featuring sketches of musicians with their instruments in full color. Here are my latest works: As I was creating these pieces, I focused on reversing
Making Something Ugly
What do I do when I’m feeling uninspired? Overwhelmed? Under pressure? I take a break and decide to create something UGLY. It is a conscious decision to make something unpleasant. I draw or paint something I won’t like, won’t use,
Time To Be Brave
Art is complicated. It is a statement, a question, an explosion of anger or a whisper of sadness. It has always been a way for us to process life. Some paintings highlight the beauty in the world that we might take