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10 Year Art Anniversary!

Today I am celebrating 10 years of pursuing my dream as a working artist. The road has been winding and long, and there are many miles yet to go, but it is something I truly love. Here’s a little more about my story and how art has shaped my life for many years.

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Purchase for a Purpose

Each November I love to show my gratitude to my collectors by hosting a special once-a-year Art Sale. Last year I held my first ever Giving Back Art Auction where together we raised $250 to feed local families for Thanksgiving.

This year I want to give back even more.

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epic USA road trip

For over twenty years, my husband and I have dreamed of doing an epic cross country USA road trip. We imagined all of the places we would see, the big cities, the small towns, fields of corn growing out in the country, and miles and miles of roads. But who has time for such an adventure?

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30 Days of Abstract Art

For the entire month of April I decided to mix it up in my art studio. This year is about exploration, so why not? I created totally non-representational mini paintings every day as a way to loosen up and explore and have fun! These small 5” x 7” abstract paintings became my daily practice and I posted on social media as I went along.

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AWA Spring Show

The very first in my Pixelated Series paintings, "Is There A Road Map?" has been accepted into the AZ Watercolor Association Spring Show. The show will hang at the Shemer Art Center from April 15th through May 21st.

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Why I paint women

I am an only child raised by a single mother. As a child I was shy, introverted and quiet. Art was my constant companion.

From the age of three I was always drawing. I used chalk, crayons, markers, anything I could get my hands on. My happiest memories are drawing alone in my room with my vivid imagination to keep me company.

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Practice

I was thinking about people in creative fields and how they look at their art careers. It is kind of like a yoga practice or a meditation practice. We have to have our art studio practice. Because you are not just born a master painter. It takes time and it takes work and it takes- practice.

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ex·plo·ra·tion

Exploration is essential for growth. I know that in my head, but it is not always a pain free experience while you are in the process of it.

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9 Year Art Anniversary

I was 35 years old, when I realized that I was letting my dream of being a full time artist slip away. I was working in a very challenging position that drained all of my energy by the end of the day. I had no time for creativity. So I thought.

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Giving Back

Let’s feed some Arizona families for Thanksgiving! I am auctioning off 20 original artworks over 10 days. When you bid on one of these artworks, I will give 20% of your purchase to the Vista Del Camino Adopt-A-Family Holiday Program.

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New art series in this very new world…

I am working on a series of paintings that explore the loneliness and separation of our overly connected society. In an age where people are more connected than ever with technology, people are experiencing the highest rates of depression, anxiety, loneliness and a feeling of separation leading to mental health issues and even suicide.

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Grateful for you!

November is a month for gratitude. I am grateful for YOU! Thank you to all of my fans, fellow artists, art collectors, local supporters, and followers. You are what makes my art career possible.

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