West Side Story

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Ai.Me.Be.

This is the last of the Christmas records. Since Mom decided to trade, Stella ended up with West Side Story. I think she was happy with it.

Stella by Starlight

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Ai.Me.Be.

For Christmas I painted 7 of Grandma’s records for the family. I thought a white elephant gift exchange would be fun. The paintings were loosely inspired by the record covers so that was the “wrapping”. I decided to start youngest … Continue reading →

Leigh Leigh

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

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 →

Bubbly Fish

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

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 →

Fields of Dreams

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

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 →

Bodhi: Tree of Spice

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

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 →

Twinkle

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

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 →

Slice of Life

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

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 →

Bluebird & Berries

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

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 →

Milk Jug

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

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 →

Fleur de Lys

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Ai.Me.Be.

Meaning “flower of the lily” this was the second watercolor in my Christmas set last year. As I have the tendency to give my artwork away to family, I then miss seeing them on my wall and need to get … Continue reading →

Fleur de Sel

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Ai.Me.Be.

I have had a lull in painting lately as I’ve been inundated with my film and tv projects. I’ve missed the thrill I get from creating a new piece, but I’ve also been spending my art time prepping my current … Continue reading →