Aphantasia
In the summer of 2024, I read an article about aphantasia or “lack of a mind’s eye”. I had always assumed it was simply an expression, not … Read more
Influence: Mood
Incoming Loss, Loving Fiercely
For months, a magazine photo of a big Mother’s Day bouquet hung on my studio wall. As beautiful as the flowers were, I didn’t feel an emotional … Read more
Missing Mabruki
One week after the passing of my ridgeback, Mabruki, I was overwhelmed with a plethora of emotions. There was enormous relief that he was no longer suffering … Read more
Grief before Loss
This piece encompasses anger, frustration, fear, sadness with a bit of brightness. My dog, Mabruki, was having seizures and wanted me close to him, not in the … Read more
Mabruki’s Flowers
Six days after my last Rhodesian Ridgeback (Mabruki) passed, I worked on the largest piece I have in months. During the last few months of his life, … Read more
Raw & Exposed Reinvisioned
Lots of older paints mounded by hand were gently blown apart on a low setting until I reached lower depths and created a more of a topographic … Read more
Pink Toner
I enjoy finding ways to repurpose things that may end up discarded. Breaking toner cartridges open and blowing the toner on damp flat paint created these beautiful … Read more
Ribbons of Happiness
Created with someone observing, something quite rare. It was a quick creation, using older, thicker flat paint as a base with colorful semi-glosses then pulled into separate … Read more
Buried but Not Hidden
Inspired by a fun pillow creation I saw online but with a vibrant blue background. An experiment of covering with black flat paint didn’t go as I … Read more
Blue is My Hue Too
This piece embodies joy and happiness. The inspiration was a vase playfully displayed for me in one of my favorite places, my hair salon! My hair dresser … Read more
Blue Hue for You
This piece embodies joy and happiness. The inspiration was a vase playfully displayed for me in one of my favorite places, my hair salon! My hair dresser … Read more
My Heart Is Open
I was hit by a burst of creative energy later on a Friday afternoon. Great day, full of laughter and love. I realized my heart open for … Read more
This is Life – It’s Messy
The premise behind this creation is that life is bright. For example, the sky is always blue, regardless of the weather. The bright foundation is covered by … Read more
Melted Pool Balls
Thoughts of summer began floating through my mind during a bit of February warmth. What better way to conjure summer thoughts than being in blue water! These … Read more
Bike Ride on a Rainy Day
Inspired by the colors of nature and flowers during a drizzly walk with my dog, I splattered bright and fluorescent colors on a thick light green paint. … Read more
I’m so not so ugly
During a short, dark emotional time, I tried to create a revolting piece by using colors I thought would clash. Vented my anger by smooshing my brush … Read more