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!
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
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…
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
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
I have a new art piece on display in the Dia de Los Muertos exhibit through the Visual Art League of Lewisville. The task was to submit a piece of art directly inspired by a Mexican or Latin American painter. That is a tall order that I took seriously…. Continue reading Art Exhibit: Dia de los muertos / Frida Kahlo / Self-Portrait with Black Necklace and Butterfly
This piece had many starts and stops but eventually came together. It is chaotic and messy just like a drunk driving accident. Continue reading The World As I See It: Shelf of Remembrance
Artist’s Statement: March in to heaven with the confidence and innocence of a child. We know in our hour of need, God will remember and not forsake us. Continue reading Art Piece: March in to Heaven
This new piece is part of my ongoing “Remember Me” series. I prepared the canvas earlier this year but had difficulty adding the components. Early iterations had a different frame, photos, and orientation. Nothing was working but I didn’t get discouraged. The best part about the creative process is the moment when I know it’s right. Continue reading New Art Piece: Universal Language
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