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
July Happenings
Well, a new month is upon us, and it is time to share with you the events coming up this month! I will be busy finishing the final pieces for a 65 piece show I am having at Larksfield … Continued
Farmyard Rooster
I finally finished another rooster with a collage of papers and batik fabrics on a Citra Solv background. Papers include a vintage newspaper, rusted papers and Citra Solv altered papers. I also put some at home on the farm … Continued
Born in a Barn
Another cow has been born! This one I titled “Born in a Barn” because of the red, barn board style background. It is done on a 20 x 20 inch stretched canvas with deep 1 1/2 inch sides that are … Continued
Remembrance
The thoughtful pose of the woman combined with the rays of sunlight are the inspiration for the name of this piece. Each little sunbeam is a memory, perhaps of those who have passed on, or of events that have come … Continued
Workshop Fun
I just had to share a bit about a couple of workshops I had last week in Wichita at Tessera Fine Art Gallery because everyone did such an awesome job with their projects! First was a “Mastering the Mediums” class … Continued
Celebration Sunflower
Sunflowers grow wild in my part of the country, and I can’t help but smile when I come across a cheery patch of them along the roadside. Occasionally you can see a cultivated field of them as well, stretching a … Continued
Maker’s Street in Lindsborg
I am excited for my artwork to be hosted for the month by The White Peacock, an awesome little coffee/sandwich shop in the artsy little town of Lindsborg, Kansas. It is run by my friend Tayla Mace who I met … Continued
Mastering the Mediums
Have you ever been shopping for mediums and felt overwhelmed by the choices? Which ones do you really need? Which do you use when? When I started mixed media art making, I found all the possibilities baffling! So I have … Continued
Face Fascination
“Until you see beauty everywhere, in every face, until then, you are blind.” ― Kamand Kojouri I got this quote from Tracy Verdugo’s website… specifically her Face Fascination online class information page. I am beyond excited to be signed up for her … Continued