hello my friends. i hope you're enjoying your weekend and finding a little time to relax and enjoy some time with your family and friends. i have a couple canvases that are in the works, and sometimes they stop talking to me. today i made a really simple decision....i went into my studio, turned on some (loud) music and started an entirely new project! as i had hoped, this was all the inspiration i needed to shift my energy. soon the new and the the existing canvases started

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 started this giraffe a few months back - in March i believe. i started two giraffe canvases that day - one dark grey and the other off-white. the dark grey has given me a lot of difficulty. i completed the off-white canvas in april. but i have not been able to get this one to talk to me. the pictures below show a few of the transformations that this canvas has traversed as i attempt to bring it to life. and there were others along the way that i didn't capture because

now that i am inspired to find a BIG home for my intense creativity, i find i am inspired to let go of the past by purging old stash so that new ideas and possibilities can be nurtured. i have definitely set aside a few items over the years that i intended to repurpose, such as cigar boxes - wooden and cardboard and decorated or otherwise. i've always liked boxes in general so i may have saved a couple iPhone boxes as well. and then there was the metal period where i thoug

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

exciting news!!! i'm published in the winter 2017 issue of Somerset Studio Gallery!!! stop by your local michaels arts and crafts or order a copy online directly through Somerset. the magazine is full of unique and inspirational mixed media creativity. it is a great read with a blanket on your lap and a piping hot cup of coffee of tea. the article highlights my journey by number series. their pictures jump off the page! even though i know that i wrote the article, it's a

the holidays are upon us. we often arrive at this time of the year and remark at how quickly the seasons pass. and we take this time to give back through donations or volunteering time. i donate to american cancer society and to my local mspca where i can help my furry friends. i also enjoy donating clothing and items that are good quality to big brother big sisters. i appreciate that i wake up each day. i recognize how fortunate i am to have friends and family who love and

i uploaded some images of my collage art to Society6 because i'm intrigued by what they offer. not only do they print a selection of photo paper prints or canvas prints or framed prints, but they also print on merchandise. at first i chuckled at the idea...my art on a shower curtain? or a bedspread? or a pillow? i just don't know... but then i got to thinking, why not! Society6 is used by hundreds of thousands of artists from around the globe. it was incredibly easy to set