Colorful spaces
I’m naturally drawn to color. Bright, bold color. I started a new abstract series that uses colors, patterns and shapes to create intricate organic designs. The piece above (acrylic on canvas, 36″x48″)...
View ArticleHello spring
Ok, spring is finally here. If you live in Chicago, that’s a big deal. I couldn’t resist but take out my DSLR and capture a few photos. I love the image above with its strong pinks and greens. It has...
View ArticleTulip bubbles
Help, I’m addicted to color. I’ll admit it. Sometimes, I go overboard. Well, maybe more than sometimes. Like, I can’t just take one art class. I have to take four at the same time. I can’t just do a...
View ArticleTulips, continued
It’s been a busy few weeks… bridal shower (for my dear future sister-in-law), college reunions (yes, I really did get my photo with Neil Diamond) and the start of a new class on front-end design (not...
View ArticleMini rainbows
I’ve spent the last couple weeks working on my abstract mini-series. I’m finally done with this delightful set of six paintings. I think there’s a part of me that just can’t wait to paint big again....
View ArticleHummingbird summer
Yes, it’s here! Hummingbird summer. It’s my first big painting in a long time (well, a few months). And, it’s so irresistible (just like summer). The evolution of this piece was quite a process. Let me...
View ArticleStarflakes and milestones
(Why this painting means a lot to me.) My latest addition to my abstract series, Star flakes, is a special piece. It’s precious like the first fall of snow (welcome to Chicago). It’s the 9th piece of...
View ArticleTiny prints
I’m working on a series of small abstract acrylic pieces to start the new year. I like this idea of taking tiny steps. It’s similar to the approach of adding one more layer. If you don’t know the final...
View ArticleLearning to sing
I came across this quote the other day: And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. -Anais Nin I’m at this tipping point. I know what it...
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