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Inexplicable

“Inexplicable” is on display at the Lewisville Grand Theater, Part 1

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Fresh Ideas 2023 is a juried event through the Visual Art League of Lewisville (VAL).  It is the only event that accepts submissions from members AND non-members.  There is no guarantee that you’ll get in as a member.  Every year the number of submissions increases – this year there were over 300 submissions and about 20% made the cut. 

My art, “Inexplicable” is one of them! Continue reading “Inexplicable” is on display at the Lewisville Grand Theater, Part 1

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Postcards from Summer Camp

Postcards from Summer Camp

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This is part of my Remember Me series of art and it is my first triptych. I could not separate the siblings. 

Each of the cigar box lids is dedicated to one of three siblings and represents their time at summer camp. The art is on display through the Visual Art League of Allen. Continue reading Postcards from Summer Camp

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Childhood Pastimes

Artist Retrospective Exhibit at the Lewisville Grand Theater

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I struggled with the theme, Artist Retrospective.

The hamster in my head turned over ideas for days and nights until the eureka-paired-with-a-sly-grin-moment occurred.

I found a way to follow the rules while also playing by my rules. Continue reading Artist Retrospective Exhibit at the Lewisville Grand Theater

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My art is on display at the Pilot Point Coffee House! Part 1 of 2

My art is on display at the Pilot Point Coffee House! Part 1 of 2

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I love historic downtowns!  And when my friend, Justine Wollaston, invited me to display art in the historic downtown of Pilot Point, Texas, I jumped at the chance. 

Read the blog to learn about my three art pieces on display. They feature machine embroidery, wood, decoupage, “rondells” and more! Continue reading My art is on display at the Pilot Point Coffee House! Part 1 of 2

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An interview with artists. Part 3 of 3

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This post marks the conclusion of An Interview with Artists! I went off the rails with my final question and I am glad I did.

I have also decided this question is a good litmus test to use when I meet new people. Haha. Continue reading An interview with artists. Part 3 of 3