Strong.Female.Lead. – Part 4 – Judith & Buffy Summers

***This series highlights the similarities between art historical figures and their modern-day pop culture counterparts. Part 4 features a closer look at Judith and Buffy Summers.*** “Well-behaved women seldom make history.” – Laurel Thatcher Ulrich This phrase was taken from Laurel Thatcher Ulrich’s 1976 article on Puritan funeral services. However, the Pulitzer Prize-winning historian wasn’t […]

“Hush”

Happy Halloween! I have a lot of work to do in preparation for tonight’s festivities (i.e., I still need to make Chipper’s costume), so, in the meantime, please enjoy this spooky painting titled, “Hush.” This painting is my take on the best “big bads” in all the Buffyverse, The Gentlemen. The villains of the Sn4Ep10 […]

1st Thursdays at the OMA

You are cordially invited to the Orlando Museum of Art’s monthly art party, 1st Thursdays, on Thursday, October 5th from 6:00 -9:00pm. The theme is “Ghosts and Ghouls” – obviously! – and I will have three paintings on display. All three paintings are inspired by the spookier side of pop culture and include references to the shows “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” […]

Ghosts & Ghouls

I am pleased to announce that I will have three paintings on display in the upcoming 1st Thursdays Art Show at the Orlando Museum Of Art! 1st Thursdays is a one night only art extravaganza and I feel honored to be included. October’s theme is “Ghosts & Ghouls” – obviously – and I am very […]

Buffy Turns 20

I’m a HUGE fan of Joss Whedon and after consuming all things “Firefly”/”Serenity” and “Doll House,” it was time for “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Angel.” My husband and I watched every episode of both shows in order and it is one of my greatest accomplishments in televised media consumption. Since BTVS debuted twenty years […]

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