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Sophie Butterfly

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Ai.Me.Be.

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This is my second attempt at a papunya dot painting, introduced to me by my niece Sophie.  (I like her’s better! See below.) I decided to name this one Sophie Butterfly and give it to her. Here is a little … Continue reading →

Posted in Acrylic, Art, Butterflies, Painting Tagged butterfly, niece, papunya dot, Social Butterfly

Social Butterfly

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Ai.Me.Be.

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Our summer project, Social Butterfly TV is launching soon!  It feels like a long time coming, but in the grand scheme of things it came together very quickly.  I painted this for our partner Damali, but haven’t been able to … Continue reading →

Posted in Acrylic, Art, Butterflies, Painting Tagged goal, Social Butterfly, summer, TV

Purple Summer In Pink

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Ai.Me.Be.

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I spent the summer with Mom and my sisters commuting to the hospital and taking care of Dad once he came home.  Always one to make the best of a crummy situation, I enjoyed extra time with my nieces and … Continue reading →

Posted in Abstract, Acrylic, Art, Painting Tagged diy, golf, NY, summer, upstate

Blue Wash

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Ai.Me.Be.

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A couple months later I got the call no one wants to get.. That my dad was being airlifted to the hospital.  I flew home for what I thought might be a week and ended up staying 3 months. (Yes … Continue reading →

Posted in Abstract, Acrylic, Art, Painting Tagged Dad

Bud in Blue

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Ai.Me.Be.

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This year Dad came out to Phoenix with Mom to visit with us and his cousin.  I think Phoenix is growing on them..  Mom stayed a week longer.  I couldn’t get her back on a horse as she didn’t want … Continue reading →

Posted in Abstract, Acrylic, Art, Painting Tagged kayak, Phoenix

Purple Rain

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Ai.Me.Be.

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In an effort to add some color to the walls in the guest bedroom before Mom visited this past spring, I whipped together this set of 4 paintings.

Posted in Abstract, Acrylic, Art, Painting Tagged Pink, spring

Golden Fairies on the Horizon

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Ai.Me.Be.

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Another letter arrived in the mail from my littlest niece Anna, a drawing with some stickers and an I love you Aimee scrawled across the page.  A wave of love swept across me and then a wave of shame, as … Continue reading →

Posted in Abstract, Acrylic, Art, Landscapes, Painting Tagged fairy, logo, love, niece, Social Butterfly, TV

Blueberry Blossoms

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Ai.Me.Be.

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Spring has sprung!  Here in Phoenix it’s full blown summer weather in the 100s, and I’m already plotting my getaway!  For instance, Al and I just went for a walk and ended up bouncing tree to tree, for that small … Continue reading →

Posted in Acrylic, Art, Flowers, Painting, Trees & Leaves Tagged Mom, nieces, NY, Phoenix, spring, tree, Virginia

Brilliant Bamboo

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Ai.Me.Be.

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I learned this story from a friend a few years ago and it has always stuck with me as we’ve been working to build our business. The story of the Bamboo tree is a great metaphorical lesson. Unlike normal crops … Continue reading →

Posted in Acrylic, Art, Painting, Trees & Leaves Tagged bamboo, business, foundation, friend, lesson, tree

Aze Cherries

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Ai.Me.Be.

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I haven’t stopped painting but have gotten quite backed up on posting..  I will admit, the inspiration was none other than a can of Arizona Iced Tea.. Enjoying the sound of new friends laughing on the porch. It’s been a … Continue reading →

Posted in Acrylic, Art, Flowers, Painting, Trees & Leaves Tagged Arizona, Iced Tea, inspiration

Leigh Leigh

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Ai.Me.Be.

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I was so happy when a letter appeared in my mailbox from my littlest niece Anna thanking me for staying with her at Christmas.  I immediately began scouring my place for some cool papers to craft a letter back. Instead … Continue reading →

Posted in Acrylic, Art, Collage, Painting, Trees & Leaves Tagged asian, bamboo, Christmas, horse, letter, money, niece

Flower Power

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Ai.Me.Be.

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Flower Power is defined as the promotion of peace and love as means of changing the world.  Have a Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!

Posted in Acrylic, Art, Flowers, Painting Tagged blog, film, Flower, flower power, love, peace, photography, TV, Valentine's Day

Lollipop Forest

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Ai.Me.Be.

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After dinner we went back upstairs to paint. Soph called out this name and I just had to start another. But our time was winding down and the kiddos had to start getting ready for bed, as they had gymnastics … Continue reading →

Posted in Acrylic, Art, Painting, Random Tagged bedtime, forest, goodnight, grandparents, gymnastics, lollipop, nieces

Magical Butterfly

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Ai.Me.Be.

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After painting a bit longer we were called to dinner.  I get to sit at the kids table with more giggling nieces, this time I learned they were planning my wedding. (No I am not engaged) 😉  One excited junior … Continue reading →

Posted in Acrylic, Art, Butterflies, Painting Tagged candy, chocolate, flowers, nieces, wedding

Bubbly Fish

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Ai.Me.Be.

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This next trifecta of paintings was a speed session over the holidays with my nieces.  Stella was eager to break into her new art set and willingly shared paint and canvases with her sister and cousins and me.  We got … Continue reading →

Posted in Acrylic, Animals, Art, Painting Tagged Christmas, Evan, holiday, nieces, paint, Sophie, Stella

Fields of Dreams

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Ai.Me.Be.

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When you grow up around endless fields of bounty they can leave an imprint on you.  So that even though I am miles away surrounded by mountains and desert, this is what easily comes to mind.  When deciding on a … Continue reading →

Posted in Acrylic, Art, Landscapes, Painting Tagged Christmas, Dad, dreams, engineer, family, Field of Dreams, fields, Mom

Fleeting Field of Purple Pods

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Ai.Me.Be.

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My friend Sarah reminded me of a horseback ride we once went on as kids.  We were trailblazing (which usually includes dodging/getting hit with lots of branches and always adds a level of excitement to a ride) somewhere in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Acrylic, Art, Flowers, Painting Tagged beach, cousin, flowers, horse, nieces, purple

Midnight Surprise

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Ai.Me.Be.

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This homely little guy has grown on me.  He reminds me of two new foals we have down at the horse barn Koli.  One is a beautiful palomino and the other is the ugliest shade of brown..  The owner Chuck … Continue reading →

Posted in Acrylic, Animals, Art, Painting Tagged Equestrian, horse, Koli, midnight, palomino, The Eleventh Hour

Purple Haze on the Hill

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Ai.Me.Be.

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I struggled with a name for this one.  My fallback is a lazy description of the painting.  Tempted to call my niece to make up a name, I remembered I had just bought this orange and purple paint that day.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Acrylic, Art, Landscapes, Painting Tagged house, Jimi Hendrix, Little House on the Prairie, nieces, NY, Purple Haze, upstate

Bodhi: Tree of Spice

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Ai.Me.Be.

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I was pleasantly unprepared for this one to be such a hit at Christmas.  Though I shouldn’t be surprised that others find trees as magical as I do.  My sister asked me to draw a tree for her friend’s wedding … Continue reading →

Posted in Acrylic, Art, Painting, Trees & Leaves Tagged Bodhi, Christmas, NY, sister, spice, summer, tree, tree of knowledge, wedding

Twinkle

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Ai.Me.Be.

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I better post this one before the holidays slip too far behind us.  As I take the ornaments off the tree, it begins to look naked and sad.  Our tree is quite crispy now and I’m not looking forward to … Continue reading →

Posted in Acrylic, Art, Painting, Random Tagged Christmas, Dad, holiday, ornament, sister, tree, Virginia

Slice of Life

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Ai.Me.Be.

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Who knew Christmas was waiting on the inside of an apple?  I want to figure out how to turn this design into an ornament.  I’m sure someone has done it, with all the creative people in the world, which Esty … Continue reading →

Posted in Acrylic, Art, Painting, Random Tagged Apple, Christmas, Dexter, Etsy, green, ornament, red, Star

Seeds of Life

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Ai.Me.Be.

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I’ve never been one to eat an apple a day, but as we’ve started our gym regiment I’ve gotten back in the habit of making fruit smoothies (which are delicious), so apples have gone back on the shopping list.  One … Continue reading →

Posted in Acrylic, Art, Painting, Random Tagged Apple, gym, shopping, smoothies, Star

Jupiter Seed Pods

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Ai.Me.Be.

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December is flying by and I am spending a lot of time looking toward the future and what next year will hold.  I feel like a lot of hard work is coming to fruition.  With this painting I experimented with … Continue reading →

Posted in Acrylic, Art, Flowers, Painting Tagged 2012, animation, December, flowers, Future, Jupiter, planet

Bluebird & Berries

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Ai.Me.Be.

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When I was thinking about making a 2012 calendar with my artwork I realized I didn’t have anything fit for the month of December.  So I made this little bluebird enjoying a splash of color from red berries on a … Continue reading →

Posted in Acrylic, Animals, Art, Painting Tagged 2012, Berries, Bluebird, Christmas, December, Etsy, snow, tree, Winter

Turn Over A New Leaf

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Ai.Me.Be.

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When thinking of a name this phrase “Turn over a new leaf” came to mind. To begin again, fresh. With the passing of another birthday and as 2011 comes speeding to an end these contemplative thoughts inevitably surface. I’ve learned … Continue reading →

Posted in Acrylic, Art, Painting, Trees & Leaves Tagged 2011, birthday, leaf, new, responsibility

Milk Jug

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Ai.Me.Be.

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For my last painting session while in Richmond, Sophie and I set up shop in the driveway and while she painted mountains experimenting with different brushes I focused on this great metal jug in Kristie’s garden.  I later learned mom … Continue reading →

Posted in Acrylic, Art, Landscapes, Painting Tagged applesauce, Christmas, family, Garden, nieces, sister, Sophie, Virginia

Rainbow Geyser

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Ai.Me.Be.

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I’m still posting paintings from my trip to Richmond.  For this session with my nieces I wanted them to be inspired by something personal, so we flipped through a photo book of their recent family trip to Yellowstone.  One of … Continue reading →

Posted in Acrylic, Art, Landscapes, Painting Tagged family, Geyser, nieces, Rainbow, sulfur, Virginia, Yellowstone

Colorful Lily

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Ai.Me.Be.

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For our next art session I thought this would be a fun technique to teach my nieces.  It turned out to be a little more complicated than expected.  I was happy to get one on one time with them which … Continue reading →

Posted in Acrylic, Art, Flowers, Painting Tagged colorful, lily, nieces, teacher, technique

Pumpkin Mums

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Ai.Me.Be.

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So for our first painting session in Richmond my nieces and I spread some old blankets on the lawn and set up a still life scene next to a tree with some pumpkins and a couple – once beautiful but … Continue reading →

Posted in Acrylic, Art, Flowers, Painting Tagged mums, nieces, pumpkin, sister, Virginia

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