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Nature is Calling

July 14, 2025July 14, 2025 bigbertha

I like to show how moments, people and objects are intertwined with each other in my artwork.

Find out details about this LIVE plant in a rotary phone. Continue reading Nature is Calling

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Family Dynamics

May 28, 2024May 28, 2024 bigbertha

My newest art piece is on display at the Lewisville Grand Theater.

Title: Family Dynamics

Medium: Branches, thread

Description: The twisted branches and thread that runs through them represent the roles, relationships and interactions within an extended family. Continue reading Family Dynamics

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Art Exhibit: Dia de los muertos / Frida Kahlo / Self-Portrait with Black Necklace and Butterfly

November 4, 2022November 4, 2022 bigbertha

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

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Hiker Discovers Garbage Bug

August 7, 2021 bigbertha

Antonio was enjoying a peaceful hike when he came upon a curious mound of rubbish…on legs! Continue reading Hiker Discovers Garbage Bug

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A Hoarder in the Bug Community

August 4, 2021 bigbertha

I noticed a fuzz ball moving on a leaf. It wasn’t the breeze causing the movement. It was definitely moving on its own. As I looked closer, it looked like there could be bark on the moving fuzz ball… and are those dead bodies? But what is it? Continue reading A Hoarder in the Bug Community

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Abandoned Boat at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge

April 5, 2021February 9, 2022 bigbertha

We spotted an abandoned boat at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge. Continue reading Abandoned Boat at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge

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Elephant at the Dallas Arboretum 2021

February 27, 2021 bigbertha

During a recent visit to the Dallas Arboretum, I spotted something out of the ordinary… an elephant! Continue reading Elephant at the Dallas Arboretum 2021

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Cicada Wings

July 21, 2020 bigbertha

A close-up look at the beauty of cicada wings. They resemble stained glass! Continue reading Cicada Wings

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Sunset & Snake

October 25, 2019February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Is there anything more peaceful than enjoying a sunset by a favorite pond? Actually there is. Enjoying a sunset with a friend. These two characters only met this afternoon but they felt like they’ve known each other a lifetime. 🙂 … Continue reading Sunset & Snake

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