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New ART MONDAY!
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"What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others." -Pericles What a busy week! New brushstrokes, new art lessons, LOTS going on! Let's begin with my own art practice this past week. I continue to contemplate Monuments and how I want to represent them, how I feel about them. It's tricky because I don't want to JUST paint what I see. I'm striving to share the soul of the place with you, the viewer. These Monuments are beautifully warm and energetic landscapes...the dance between them, my brush,...
Contemplating Monuments, New Work Monday!
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Contemplating Monuments "Go outside...amidst the simple beauty of nature...and know that as long as places like this exist, there will be comfort for every sorrow, whatever the circumstances may be." Anne Frank My life has been a whirlwind of teaching, traveling, and art-business these last few weeks. But I have finally found my way back to the easel. Not nearly enough hours with paintbrush in hand, YET! But space, time, and contemplation are a part of the painting journey. [gallery ids="1481,1482,1483,1484,1487,1476"] What is a MONUMENT?! I often need Webster's help to dig up a simple definition...this one was...
Walls Crave Color Too
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[gallery size="full" ids="1312,1313,1314"] The sun is out, days are longer, and color is returning to our lives! What a fresh breath of air. Out with the old, bring on the NEW! Update your walls or office with a custom mural, painting, or print. Wild or calm, large or small... Nursery, hallway, or kitchen...let me help bring art into your world! Check out the gallery above for 11 ideas ranging from classroom collaborations, home decor, color at your place of business, and art in original places. Are you an interior designer?! Contact me, I'd LOVE to work with you! Commissions welcome...
Spotlight! Artist in Residence information!
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Art is important, for so many reasons. Are you looking for more art in your life, or in are schools?? Read more to learn about the variety of residencies I provide. The arts help to expand cognitive abilities and develop creative thinking skills at a young age that will carry over through the process of education and into adulthood. Creative problem solvers will be the next engineers, entrepreneurs, and innovative individuals. We must train our students to succeed in education. This means teaching to all of the various intelligences and allowing the most authentic voice of each individual to...
Perception and Layers.
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I am drawn to atmosphere and layers...in artwork, and in life. Layers of questions, layers of color...overlapping and flowing together to create space. I am drawn to improvement of myself, my art, my everything. At times, it's exhausting. On this Monday, I feel like I'm circling around a few messages and themes that the universe keeps bringing to my attention. Fear Doubt Faith Change Openness Potential Purpose Belief As with all learning and growth, seeking deeper understanding whenever I can is damn uncomfortable. It's a dance of sorts, two steps forward and one step back. Slow down to move fast....