They began to peek through dark and gloomy days, then I saw color everywhere slowly waking up to the beginning of spring. Witnessing this explosion of color awakened the artist in me to create abstract flowers on paper and canvas. Delicate petals, graceful stems and of course those mesmerizing colors of spring have become my [...]
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That Elephant in Plaid
I recently spent a few legs of travel in airports. People watching has always been a favorite pastime for me. All of the differences, yet similarities to witness. People hurrying, people numb to the noise, the amount of luggage one tries to navigate onto the plane. Such entertainment. Then there is the weird and absurd. [...]
The Fleeting of Fall Colors
As I sit here in my cozy, blanket-wrapped nook, sipping on a steaming cup of pumpkin spice latte, I can't help but feel a sense of magic in the air. It's that time again, my friends, when Mother Nature dons her most breathtaking ensemble, painting the world in a symphony of vibrant hues. Yes, I'm [...]
Finding Serenity – A Journey Through Quiet Creativity
As an abstract artist, and painter, I've always been known for my vibrant and energetic abstract paintings. My work has been a reflection of my creative spirit, bursting with colors and life, but as any artist can attest, there are times when we seek solace in the serenity of quieter subjects. In this blog post, [...]
Punxsutawney Phil?
I have missed having my studio open for visitors and participating and visiting art shows. This past year has been quite an adjustment and I sometimes feel like Punxsutawney Phil peeking my head above the ground wondering if it is safe to come out. I am writing this as the sun is shining outside [...]
Deep Roots
Last night we had a windstorm like none I had ever been through before. I have been told that winds were gusting to 65 mph where I live. Remarkably, our house came through it unscathed, considering we live next to a dense forest and have very tall trees in our yard. With everything that is [...]
The Truth About Pickles
...And how we see Contemporary Abstract Art BARBARA MOSHER “ Read Between the Lines”2017 Around the kitchen table or the neighborhood bar, a long-standing debate is often the subject of disagreement. What is the best pickle? The classic dill, now that alone can conjure up some arguments. Are we talking about a Vlasic [...]