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Escaping comfort zones Tonight I’m painting at Prospect School as a part of their Fine Arts Night. And I look forward to doing so much more with people of all ages ready to connect with their own creativity. This week was my birthday, and I’m looking back at the last twelve years of actively creating… Continue reading My birthday gift

Escaping comfort zones A comfort zone is a curious thing. I am comfortable in the world of color. So when I was asked to collaborate on original art by interior designer Diana Wagenbach of Studio W in Hinsdale, I was honored, curious and challenged by the idea of painting solely in umbers and earth tones. In… Continue reading Escaping comfort zones

Watercolor workshop I was asked to present a workshop and I’m so excited to put on this watercolor night at The Open Door Taproom on May 8th. It’s just down the street from my new studio, and it’s been such a pleasure building a community in Clarendon Hills. I’m delighted and looking forward to welcoming everyone. Save Your… Continue reading Upcoming watercolor workshop

New Threadless collection I have a new collection on my Threadless store featuring my painting Carnival. I designed the Carnival Collection specifically for those who want to wear red. It’s a powerful and transformative color. Its vibrational energy brings life. Browse a wide range of apparel, accessories and homewares to find the item that speaks to… Continue reading New Threadless collection

Love Reigns I completed a painting today and titled it “Love Reigns.” I would love to share the story of this work with you. On Thanksgiving Day this year my Dad passed away. In the same week, my beloved sister and best friend was diagnosed with cancer. That week I made a decision to double down into… Continue reading Love Reigns

Joyful layers I have several pieces of art in process. The one pictured here incorporates the blue and red from my Photoshop piece.  I loved that color combination and wanted to experiment with it on large scale canvas. I layer various mediums both for depth and simply because I love the act of layering. I… Continue reading Joyful layers

Heartwork I’m in the process of creating a program called Heartwork and I’m piloting it at the Hinsdale Public Library. This once-monthly, 12-month program is currently waitlisted through its conclusion next February. This Tuesday, 25 women came to make art and learn color theory. The program is structured, but also incorporates ongoing participant direction and guidance. The ultimate… Continue reading Heartwork

The power of new mediums After collaborating this past Sunday afternoon with a group of amazingly talented and kind artists, I felt the need to buy spray paint. What game changer that decision was. I had no idea that the creation, destruction, creation element that is always present in art would be so immediate and… Continue reading The power of new mediums

Upcoming Show I’m truly pleased to let you know that my work “Night and Day” will be part of a show that opens next Wednesday, March 1st, from 5 to 8pm. There’s an opening party if you are local to the Chicago area. The art should be exceptional, as this is a group show of… Continue reading Upcoming Show

Tangible Hopes and Dreams I’m moving to my new studio this week and here’s one thing I’m taking with me. It’s called a God Jar. Inside of it are all of my hopes and dreams for this calendar year. I think you should make one too. Big wishes, hopes and dreams for you and everyone… Continue reading Tangible Hopes and Dreams