My #CovidClassics post for this week features my beagle, Chip, in the role she was born to play. Frida Kahlo had a whole menagerie of animals to keep her company at her home, Casa Azul (The Blue House). However, Mr. Xolotl held a special place in Frida’s heart. Señor Xolotl was a breed of Mexican […]
Read more "My Covid Classics – #3"My painting of Dante from the Disney Pixar film “Coco” is currently residing at The Barefoot Spa as part of the 15 Squared Art Show. While he is an older piece, I decided to paint a couple of new feline friends to keep him company. In keeping with my pop culture theme, I painted Jiji […]
Read more "Feline Friends"“Isle of Dogs” is a stop-motion animated film by Wes Anderson that was released earlier this year. In addition to having a thoughtful and moving story that explores the quintessential human-dog relationship, the puppetry used in the stop-motion process is astounding. I strongly recommend watching all the “making of” documentaries included with the film. You […]
Read more "Isle of Dogs"The opening for the Animal Art Show was a resounding success! My sincerest thanks to everyone who attended Saturday night. It is always so encouraging to me when people attend my creative events. In addition to the incredible turn-out, quite a few pieces sold! Thankfully, the curator has allowed artists whose work has sold to […]
Read more "Introducing Dante!"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"Tonight is my last lecture on Frida Kahlo for the summer and it has been a fantastic and emotional journey to say the least. In honor of tonight’s presentation, I am sharing this picture I took of my pup dressed as Frida. Why? Because when you’re an art historian researching Frida Kahlo and your beagle […]
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