Yesterday was International Women's Day. I was notified that I am a selected artist to be considered for my painting to be acquired for this fabulous Zaha Hadid's 'One Thousand Museum' Building in Miami, Florida. Her architecture is amazing and the thrill to be in one of her buildings is so exciting. I [...]
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Road Trip to Palm Springs and onward
It was an eventful 16 days...filled with rainy weather and traffic. My dear husband and Chevy (the studio assistant dachshund) took off from the Pacific Northwest two days before the Seattle Snowmageddon. It was a 1200 mile trek to Palm Springs and San Diego, in the name of Art (of course) and family. Winter is [...]
Palm Springs Art opening
I was honored to have a piece in the "Best in show" gallery opening on February 6th, 2019. It was a lovely night filled with dynamic art and wonderful patrons. Thank you, Fusion Art. "Lipstick on His Collar" 30' x 40" Mixed Media
A “Magic” event
There is a group of over 700 artists, of all disciplines, living on an island in the Salish Sea (Puget Sound) that had a party. The name of the group is called the Island Bohemians, and we had the Bohemian Ball. It was festive and fun. The costume party and contest was what only artists [...]
Style and Freedom
I often struggle with the expectations that an artist have a body of work that is recognizably their "signature" style. Part of what I love about being an artist is the creativity to be unique and let myself explore and be free. The art world does not always favor this course of creativity...at least in [...]
My Studio Assistant
When I paint or create a sculpture, I am not sure I would be able to stay focused if I had a human studio assistant. 🙂 Chevy, my dachshund, is great support and I'll call her the best studio assistant! (Chevy is probably curious why I dance, with my paint brush in hand while wearing [...]
My View from my studio
I have to say, I have a really cool view from my studio. The sound of the wind gently moving the branches is beautiful to hear. I feel so fortunate to see it everyday.
It Always Stings
In reality I am a thriving,recognized artist, living her dream. I have had plenty of acceptances, awards and applause. So don't feel sorry for me, today I received a "Dear John" letter. In the art world that means a nice rejection letter for a submission to a show. A thanks, but no-thanks. It goes with [...]
Wind and Rain
I sit in my studio this evening and the air is howling and the sound of rain drops are faint with the sound of wind. I usually have music generously playing while I paint. Not tonight. I like the sound of nature. I hear the whisper of an idea.
I now have heat!
I paint large canvases and I do not have a separate studio, so my studio is my garage. Since I live in the Pacific Northwest, on an island, many months of the year my "studio" gets too cold to really be able to paint. In the past I have succumbed to doing smaller works in [...]