Tried and true, girlfriends, sisters, moms, and daughters can have long times of separation then in a blink of an eye they are together again. Women stand strong together. No matter who we are, what color we are, what age or persuasion, we are women first. With unity anything can be accomplished. History teaches us that […]
So why do it? As a teacher and a professional artist I wear two hats… or do I? Artists at a certain level don’t smile for photos and seem aloof. They seem to be intensely focused in one direction. This is a fallacy. They have to be multifaceted and move in many directions with their […]
Who Am I Really? Confessions of an Artist I have always used art to communicate. With this in mind, my compositions double as images that tell stories. The marks of the paint brush speak my feelings about day to day events and life choices. For me, life has morphed into three words; Sincerity, Grace and […]
Butterflies travel free in the parks blend into natural beauty of our national parks. 8 x 10 on canvas board.
Butterflies are free to play in their natural habitat. Original 8×10 Oil on canvas board.
Head games are often played. One can choose to exit into the silence. Inquire for availability.
Family and friends see it. Two very similar but miles apart. Black and white series. Contact for availability.
It’s just plain Black and White is a series of gratitude ans silence. Honor and respect to my new family members who brought me the Authentic Chinese paint brush made of natural fibers from their home. My life in a melting pot of people with different cultures and traditions. It’s the uniqueness that makes the world both tolerable […]
Can Art Heal? This painting helps me remember the feeling of gratitude, during a show, when I overheard a gentleman whispered to his wife, “That painting almost makes me feel seasick.” If a painting evokes feeling or tells a story, it is a successful work of art. “In The Swim” is part of my “Fluid […]
The Artist and Muse Collaboration-Throughout history significant artists can credit a partner for support, inspiration and encouragement. Pablo Picasso, Edouard Manet, Frieda Kahlo, Dali, Modigliani are part of the extensive list. Enter, “The Muse”. Interactive artwork, “Roots of Acceptance” a contemporary abstract expression was created as a family collaborative. Roots wrap around rocks that date […]
What Was I Thinking? “Hope” was started over 10 years ago and just finished in March 2016 when it was chosen to go to South Korea to be in the 2nd International Environmental Exhibition- Draw Environment in Art- New Human Environmental Co-Existence. This exhibit for me is just as special as the painting because it […]
What side of the brain does an artist use? First, I set the general intention to achieve a unique abstract environmental painting. After weeks of meditation and quiet time, a successful result emerged. “Conservatory”, wins “Special Merit Award” out of judging from 1,073 entries, 29 countries and 41 states in the, “Light Space and Time […]
