Throughout all of art history, there is no artist quite like Frida. Come celebrate the joy, the pain, the passion, the art and the life of the incomparable Frida Kahlo this March as part of the Rollins Center for Lifelong Learning. I have expanded my original three-part lecture series into four sessions to include new […]
Read more "Frida Kahlo at Rollins Center for Lifelong Learning"If you have been following this blog for a while or even if you only check in from time to time, you may have seen references to my pup, Chipper the Regal Beagle. Chip is such a special pup and has been the inspiration for some of my artwork. Chip’s “Gotcha Day” (adoption day) is […]
Read more "Puppy Love"“Even though I’m often in a mess, inside me there’s still a calm, pure harmony and music.” -Vincent Please join me for two encore opportunities to participate in my lecture, “The Legacy of Vincent van Gogh.” This has easily been my most-attended lecture yet, so be sure to register early to secure your seat. I […]
Read more "An Encore of Vincent"You are cordially invited to the “DreamScapes” art show opening at Dandelion Communitea Cafe. Not only will you be surrounded by mesmerizing surreal artwork and have the best vegan food Orlando has to offer at your fingertips, but you will also get to experience the debut of artist, Charis McCulley. While I’ll have a few paintings […]
Read more "DreamScapes"This was a funny piece I painted a few years ago depicting Sam the Eagle from The Muppets as Spock from Star Trek (the original series). I gave this painting to my sister as she is a big Star Trek fan. I am a huge fan of pop culture “mash-ups.” When the combination of two […]
Read more "Sam the Eagle as Spock"This is the fourth and final piece I created for the 3rd Annual Puppet Art Show that I have featured on this blog many times. The event was quite a few years ago here in Orlando and the artwork on display was incredible. Of course, I went with a Muppet theme, but in this case, […]
Read more "Sam the Eagle"My three-part lecture series celebrating women artists debuts in Mount Dora, FL this week. Hosted by 1921 by Norman Van Aken and presented by Modernism Museum Mount Dora, this lecture will be offered as part of a very special “Dine & Learn” opportunity that includes a three-course meal. Art is not a true reflection of […]
Read more "“From Muse to Master” in Mount Dora, FL"I have been trying to find the right balance of academia and creativity this month. I have multiple lectures on the horizon and a few that are brand new. However, I don’t want to completely stop painting altogether while researching and producing new lectures. My artistic goal from 2017 carries into 2018 – to only […]
Read more "True Friendship"Last fall I was asked if I would speak at a book club. The group was interested in choosing a book with some sort of artistic or art historical context and was looking for someone who could speak about the book in both literary and art historical terms. As a bibliophile (and Borders Books & […]
Read more "Girl with a Pearl Earring"Today I am sharing an older piece that long ago found a home with someone else. This painting is titled “Destined for Greatness” and was included in the 3rd Annual Puppet Art Show a few years back here in Orlando, FL. It’s a small acrylic piece – 5″ x 7″ – but I feel like […]
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