I heard a classmate, Janice, wanting to push herself to be freer with her painting. I looked at her calmly and said, “do you want to try something new?” Continue reading Off-Roading Adventure at the Spiritual Artist Retreat led by Chris Miller
I didn’t plan to buy art when I joined the Visual Art League of Lewisville. But there are moments – magical moments when you find “the one”. It’s glaringly obvious the art belongs to you. You see it. Then you declare it emphatically: “it’s mine.” Continue reading Fly on the Wall at the Visual Art League of Lewisville
Title: Palpable
Medium: Mixed media (machine embroidered hands)
Size: 14 5/8” x 11 5/8”
Artist’s Statement: A statement on human connection. Continue reading “Palpable” is on display at the Lewisville Grand Theater!
Title: Connections
Artist’s Statement: The elements in this piece came from different people and places over time. They signify our own journey through life and the connections we form. Continue reading “Connections” is on display at the Lewisville Grand Theater
I have art in the Small Works exhibition at the Lewisville Grand Theater!
Exhibit Dates: August 12 – September 16, 2023
Title: An extra eye
Medium: Mixed media
Artist’s Statement: Art can be confounding but don’t worry, here’s an extra eye to help you see clearly. Continue reading An extra eye at the Lewisville Grand Theater!
However, it is worth mentioning, additional influence stemmed from The Warehouse, in Addison, Texas. I am grateful Howard and Cindy Rachofsky make this venue, featuring their private collection, open to the public. Without multiple experiences at this venue, “Inexplicable” would not have been realized. Continue reading The influence of art exhibitions on the creation of “Inexplicable,” Part 4
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
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
This canvas is part of the square-d project Community Art Exhibition through the UNT CoLab. To participate, individuals purchased the 12” x 12” canvas and were instructed to apply their artistry in any way they wanted. All participants donate their finished art, which is sold for $25 each during the exhibit. The proceeds from the event benefit the UNT Food Pantry presented by Kroger. Continue reading “Connections” – A community art exhibition with the UNT CoLab
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