In January, I was blessed with the opportunity to show my artwork at a local gallery. In Longwood, there's a small warehouse that houses the Kaleidoscope Gallery and Venue for the Arts. This was a lovely opportunity to get the first show jitters out of my system. The week prior to the show, I dropped … Continue reading Welcome to My First Art Show
I had a new experience with my painting in December. I had a pretty clear vision in my head about what I wanted to paint. I wanted a large modern looking Nativity scene to hang up next to my Christmas tree. I figured I would enjoy it for the holiday and then paint over it … Continue reading Star of Wonder
One of my artistic goals is to have a booth in some local art festivals. In an attempt to get an idea of what supplies need, I'm visiting a few local festivals and taking notes.
Roses are a beautiful and complex flower. Their aroma is divine. It's difficult to hold a rose and not put it up to my face and inhale the sweet scent. Rose petals are velvety soft to the touch. The soft, swirling layers of petals are exceptional at drawing us in. It can be difficult to … Continue reading Watercolor Roses
I've decided to minimize my blogging. I'm going to try to bring a little focus to it so you may see some of the tabs and links rearranging. I'm feeling a tug of war between writing and painting. I enjoy them both, but I need them to to fall hand in hand so it's not … Continue reading Art Journey
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