i am excited to share that i have been published i the july/august edition of somerset studio! my article entitled "heavy handed textures" features three canvases from my majestic series and techniques i use to create art on canvas using textures, layers and vibrant colors. i love to create and it brings me immense joy when i see the happiness in a new customer's eyes. i like to see their fingers twitch because i know their next question for me is "is it okay if i touch the c

my experience at jamaica plain open studios last month was fabulous! i had the opportunity to meet loads of people, answer questions about my process and my interests, and sell original pieces from my majestic series. thank you to my friends at focus real estate for sponsoring jamaica plain open studios and for inviting me to display my art for the month of september!! i had a great experience and i appreciate the support of the community and my customers - thank you!!! xox

i have a million and one canvases already started. there may be a pile in a container beneath my workspace. and there may also be a pile on the bed in the spare bedroom. and there may be a few scattered throughout my studio. but, in the interest of listening to my inspiration and feeding the need to go BIG, i started two more! sometimes inspiration is found in beginning something new. sometimes inspiration is found by pushing through mental blocks and barriers. sometime

i had the most wonderful conversation at work this past week. a friend stopped at my desk to chat about a work project. i have this piece of elephant art on display at my desk. my friend looked at the elephant canvas and asked, "when are you going to make something BIG for me??" she continued and said, "the canvas is too small. your art has too much intensity to be trapped in such a small space. i am waiting for you to make something BIG!!" how cool is this? i reflect on the

i was invited to donate my elephant art to the Global Conservation Force. they are dedicated to the protection of elephants, rhinoceroses and giraffes in their habitats through direct action, education and awareness. on a personal level, i am extremely flattered that a representative from GCF contacted me in their search for unique items that will aide in their fund raising efforts. but it is heartbreaking that the GCF exists at all. their website explains that there is c

did you catch this? i was invited to donate my elephant art to the Global Conservation Force. they are dedicated to the protection of elephants, rhinoceroses and giraffes in their habitats through direct action, education and awareness. on a personal level, i am extremely flattered that a representative from GCF contacted me in their search for unique items that will aide in their fund raising efforts. but it is heartbreaking that the GCF exists at all. their website expl

i was invited to donate my elephant art to the Global Conservation Force. they are dedicated to the protection of elephants, rhinoceroses and giraffes in their habitats through direct action, education and awareness. on a personal level, i am extremely flattered that a representative from GCF contacted me in their search for unique items that will aide in their fund raising efforts. but it is heartbreaking that the GCF exists at all. their website explains that there is c

i hope you're having a wonderful, healthy, fun-filled summer. this summer canvas named 'happy' is a shout out to my dog loving friends who love to spend time at the beach with their friends - furry or otherwise. enjoy!! xoxoxoxo the original canvas is available through my etsy site and prints are available through society6. #mixedmediacollage #dogart #labradorart #animalart #holidaygift #daneneelise #daneneelisegrillo #canvas #etsy #society6 #artprints #metalprints