I was out shopping yesterday when I came across several little trinkets and a framed portrait. I wanted to buy them, I didn’t know where to put them. I was thinking about this all day yesterday, I really loved these little pieces, but didn’t feel like I had a place for them. This is something, that I’m sure a lot …
Photoshoot with Klaire Dixius
I won a branding session with Klaire Dixius and boy was it fun! Klaire came to my home, where my in-home studio is, and we spent the morning together. Over a glass of LaCroix we chatted about our personality types, our enneagrams numbers and so much more. Klaire was so easy going and fun to chat with I immediately felt comfortable …
FAQs
HOW DO I BUY AN ORIGINAL? Go to my online shop HERE, pick your new original, shoot me an email indicating your interest and pay online. I release new pieces a several times a year. I usually announce new collections on my email list first, then on social media and then to the general public. To be first to see new …
Deconstruction Series
These pieces are some of my favorite deconstructed works yet. There are 11 works in total, six of them are framed, five of them are unframed so you can choose your own frame. The pieces themselves are 9”x11” and the framed works are 11”x14”. Several of them have already sold, but I wanted to briefly explain the methodology and inspiration …
Pieces of Cheer Prints
They’re all here! All the pieces of cheer have been made into prints of every kind. Regular prints, framed prints, canvas prints, tapestries, and more! I have received so many requests for these prints and am so excited to give them to you now. These pieces as originals sold out in just a couple of hours. Turning items like these …
Painting Process Start to Finish
I don’t know if I’ve ever shared the painting process of a piece from start to finish. I thought I’d outline what goes into a large commission so you can get a sense of the process. This will be a glossary overview, if you have any specific questions about the process, just comment below and I will answer right away! …
My Birthday Gift to You!
It’s my Birthday next week. To be honest I’ve kind of been dreading it. Birthdays used to be my absolute favorite. My mom always made them so special when I was a child growing up. But the older I get, the less excited I am. With each passing birthday I can feel myself getting more contemplative, thinking more about …
Picking a Palette
I am in the habit of evaluating my palette every few seasons. When I say palette I mean the colors that I am painting with most on a regular basis. It is very easy for artists to get stuck in color ruts or rely on the same colors over and over. While familiarity is good the question I want to …
Oil Mediums
Last week on my Instagram story I took a poll to which more than 70% of you didn’t know that adding water to thin down oils was an art “no no.” It’s not because the all-powerful art gods said so, its because it’s really bad for the oils, and not a valid way to clean or use your tools. …
Pieces of Cheer Originals
Pieces of Cheer are Originals that are an extension of the of the Fragments of Reality Pieces I released in November 2017. These pieces are made with with acrylics, graphite, and rose gold. Each piece comes sealed and framed in a glass floater frame with a black rim. Each piece may be hung or stood up with the kickstand included. …