
I painted this whimsical tree over the summer in an effort to fill a huge gold frame I found at a yard sale with my mom..
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
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
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
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
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
I’m in Richmond VA visiting my sisters and their kids. I was exciting to hold the first week of Aunt Aimee’s Art Academy. My niece Stella’s first words when she got off the bus was, “My teacher wants you to … Continue reading
Change is in the air! Change is good. After all, the only constant is change. This image paints an allusion to the yellow brick road, which makes me think – how nice it would be to slide into my ruby … Continue reading
This was inspired by my trip back east and the onset of my favorite season, fall. Since I don’t get to enjoy a fraction of its full brilliance out west, I made it the focus of my next few paintings. … Continue reading
This was inspired by one of my favorite shows this year, True Blood. This painting has fangs – a phrase my boyfriend and I have coined to mean crazy, sexy, cool. We use it whenever possible. I have often felt like … Continue reading
Ever feel obstructed? I certainly do.. and I hate it! Frustrated, overwhelmed, tired and confused – so close and yet so far. My only combat is to infuse organization into the situation, which never used to be my strong point. … Continue reading