Welcome Spring!
“I am going to try to pay attention to the spring. I am going to look around at all the flowers, and look up at the hectic trees. I am going to close my eyes and listen”. Anne Lamott This … Continued
“Extravaganza” Fingerpainted Flowers
This total canvas field of flowers was done as a demo piece at a recent private workshop. I just love getting my fingers into the paint and playing around without much plan or forethought. Usually I do a vase of … Continued
Sunflower Flow
“Sunflower Flow” 9 x 12 inch alcohol ink on freezer paper. I have been doing some preparing for an ink workshop, and reminding myself how fun it is to play around with alcohol inks! I mostly use them to make … Continued
The Apology
“The Apology” 24 x 30 inch acylic and ink mixed media on deep stretched canvas. This vase of loose, drippy flowers makes me ponder the occassion for which they were given. The drips are reminiscent of tears that the messes … Continued
Play Themed Workshops Coming Up!
I am pretty excited about the lineup of workshops coming up at Tessera Fine Arts Gallery! Next week there will be three different workshops, all with the theme of PLAY! On Thursday will be the “Paint Like a Child” workshop … Continued
Julie Ford Oliver
I was thrilled to be able to attend a day of the three day Julie Ford Oliver workshop held at Tessera Fine Art Gallery in Wichita last week. I only wish I had been able to do all three! She shared the … Continued