After tackling his iconic sunflowers, you might be wondering how I choose the Van Gogh paintings to study. Well, I have this very handy resource, a Taschen book that includes ALL of Vincent’s paintings. Of course it includes essays and other academic information, but the fact that it also includes all of Vincent’s paintings in […]
Read more "Wheat Field with Cypresses"This is the second of two sunflower studies I painted in order to prepare for my Vincent van Gogh-themed wine box for my 4th Annual Wine Box Art Show submission. I always knew Vincent loved the color yellow, but after attempting to recreate one of his most iconic sunflower paintings, I realized something. I noticed […]
Read more "Sunflower Study #2"In preparation for my submission to the 4th Annual Wine Box Art Show, I decided to work on some preliminary studies. I wanted my wine box to be inspired by Vincent van Gogh’s sunflower paintings, so I knew I had to take a closer look at his work and try my hand at recreating his […]
Read more "Sunflower Study #1"Saturday night I attended the Unusual Frida Art Show currently on view at the Downtown Orlando Library. This show features 26 local artists each depicting their personal connection to the artist Frida Kahlo. The artwork was wildly diverse, as were the artists. It is so interesting to me the different ways in which people, and […]
Read more "Unusual Frida"I am so grateful to be included in the 15 Squared Art Show currently on view at The Barefoot Spa. The premise is to feature 15 local artists with 15 artworks each, but there’s a catch! Each artist must create artwork in four categories – anatomy, landscapes, the 1970’s and artist choice (no abstracts) – […]
Read more "Magritte-Inspired Landscapes"It has been quite a while since I posted artwork to the blog and I am so happy to share some new pieces over the coming weeks. After an artistic dry spell that lasted a few months, inspiration came all at once and I couldn’t paint fast enough! The painting on the far right of […]
Read more "Kusama Dots Red"I may be the only person in the world that still uses paper calendars, but who cares?! Because I plan events so far in advance and don’t want to forget anything (and have a twinge of OCD), I need multiple places to document all my activities and shenanigans. I actually work in triplicate – paper […]
Read more "For the Love of Frida"If you need a pick-me-up in these trying times, I highly recommend reading the book, How Art Can Make You Happy, especially if you are a creative type, an art lover or an art lover wannabe. This slim volume by Bridget Watson Payne is exploding with insightful observations on the power art has to make us simple […]
Read more "How Art Can Make You Happy"This past Sunday I was invited to paint LIVE during two services at St. Luke’s UMC in Orlando, FL as a way of promoting their upcoming Take pART event. I am honored and humbled to be a member of the planning committee for this event and the curator of the Fine Art Gallery area of […]
Read more "Explore Your Creative Side!"Currently on view at the Orange County Regional History Center is this piece memorializing the 49 victims of the Pulse massacre. Created by Orlando artist, Georgia Williams, each colorful ceramic tile depicts the portrait of one of those lost on June 12, 2016. Art can help when coping with traumatic events. The reasons behind war, […]
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