Collecting original artwork is a rewarding pursuit that transcends mere decoration. I’ve made it my own personal goal of filling my home with only original artwork from living artists. Collecting original art offers a multitude of benefits, from personal enrichment and aesthetic pleasure to financial investment and cultural preservation. Here we’ll explore the value and importance of collecting original artwork, …
Momma
Pierced by love, bound for life. My pregnancy was debilitating. I could barely function as a human being. Now – my baby is six months old and while I feel physically and mentally recovered – time is my biggest challenge. All of these paintings have been made with my baby on my lap or her strapped to my chest or …
How to Stretch a Canvas
So you want to stretch your own art canvas? Maybe you want to learn this skill, work on a painting size not sold in stores, or maybe you want to use unconventional materials. Whatever your reason for wanting to learn how to stretch a canvas this article is the one to help you do it. Here is the list of …
“FUN” an Ongoing Series
“FUN” is an ongoing series that began when my marriage counselor practically screamed at me and my husband, “OH MY GOSH YOU GUYS ARE SO SERIOUS, DO YOU GUYS EVER HAVE ANY FUN!?!” We’ve been bad at fun. This admonition from our therapist really made us take a look at ourselves and ask questions about fun. What does it mean …
The Artist Business Plan
Over the last several years of coaching other artists and creatives in their careers the same struggles, fears, and unknowns come up again and again. My mission and goal with The Artist Business Plan is to give artists a tool to help themselves launch their art careers. The Artist Business Plan is a customizable 21 page document that has hundreds …
2022 Book Round Up
The books I read in 2022, the ones I loved and the ones I loved less. If you’re new here the rating system is as follows. 5 stars is a must read. 4 star is highly reccomend. 3 stars is overall positive, you can take or leave. 2 stars is overall not necessary. 1 star is a do not recommend. …
Mini Series: “For Color’s Sake”
The mini-series, “For Color’s Sake” plays off my previous series, “Synesthetic Bodies”. In these works the paintings extend beyond the border of the paper, as though the color is jumping off the paper into our world. These three dimensional pieces are a playful reminder to think outside the boundaries we put ourselves in and allow ourselves to enjoy color for …
5 Things You Should Know As an Artist
As a creator, it’s relatively easy to get caught up in the details and lose track of the broader picture. It’s critical to realize that your career is a business, and there are steps you can take to secure your success. In today’s environment, having a solid internet presence is more vital than ever. Social media and your website are critical for …
How to Paint Like a Pro: Painting Tips for Beginners
Do you want to try your hand at painting but are unsure how and where to start? You might be confused about which medium you begin with, which brush set you should use, and what items you must have to make your journey easier. Well, we have got you covered. This article has gathered the best tips to help you …
Art Residency at Chateau Orquevaux
I’m honored to have been an artist in residence at Chateau Orquevaux from April 29-May 27 of 2022. This post will be mostly a photo diary with some small explanations of each photo. The experience itself was too vast and too deep to fully put into words. Part of the reason I’ve put off writing this blog post is because …