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Street Life - Harry Hines Blvd

Photography Exhibit at the Pilot Point Coffee House!

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Friendships, connections and opportunities abound when you join an art league. Justine Wollaston was a guest speaker at the Visual Art League of Lewisville a few years ago and from that moment I became a fan and a friend!

Fast forward and she is the curator for art exhibits held throughout the year at the Pilot Point Coffee House (PPCH).  From August 4 – September 18th, you can see a wonderful mix of photographs by talented local artists.  Continue reading Photography Exhibit at the Pilot Point Coffee House!

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Inexplicable

Part 2 & 3: “Inexplicable” is made possible by the following people…

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A favorite aspect of my art is incorporating objects that people give me.  They become part of the art piece just as much as the component they contributed.  Additionally, people teach me new skills and lend me tools to apply to my art pieces. 

This art piece incorporates materials / techniques from 8+ people, a new world record! Continue reading Part 2 & 3: “Inexplicable” is made possible by the following people…

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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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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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Out of the Ashes

Out of the Ashes

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Out of the Ashes is currently on display at the Lewisville Grand Theater.

The random objects are a connection to people and moments in time that led to this piece. My role was to see the possibility and to be open to the creative process.

The creative process had disastrous moments but I kept moving forward until the piece came out of ashes. Continue reading Out of the Ashes