This past weekend was time for some experimenting. i found myself in the painting studio in the wee small hours just itching to open up all those dyes you see lined up on the easel. i dug through my stash of silks leftover from my old wedding gown design business and found a suitable piece [...]

“Joey” – 48″ x 48″ acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas. Closeups below ; ) Prints also available here. 11″x 11″ – $28

Creamsicle – 17×16 Acrylic & Oil on Black/Chalkboard painted wood board

….in progress…..a 24 x 30″ gallery wrapped canvas painted with acrylics…stay tuned.

One of my favorite things to do is “recreate” a painting i’ve already “finished.” This painting, entitled FLOURISH, is just such a piece. i painted the soft periwinkle and magenta background quite some time ago. i was in a very soft state of mind then. i was experimenting with blending and color stories. Fast forward [...]

You know its bad when you start photographing new shipments of art supplies as lovingly as you do your children. But…..see what arrived today!? And that’s just the first box! i’ll be diving into my studio to start covering canvases with these yummies starting this weekend. Aren’t they precious? …and lest you think i’ve lost [...]

That last post was a doozie. It sealed the deal on a few dreams i’ve been having as well. The dreams are of having a truly rejuvenating summer. A summer that is filled with sun, playtime with my boys, some work (in my sunny office!), lots of good healthy food and exercise…….and painting. Those of [...]

Came across this awesomeness on etsy. Artist, Kris Haas, under seller name minimasterpieces, creates these energetic, mini, original artworks at super-affordable prices. You really need to check out her shop. The work vibrates off the page. And you know how much i value the idea of accessible art!