Saturday, September 30, 2017

Eruption

Volcanoes symbolize creativity, rebirth, energy...as well as destruction and violence. As will all things, all people, all experiences, there are at least two sides.

Through October 20th I will be donating 50% of my original art sales to the Citizens' Climate Lobby (CCL), Texas 21 Chapter. More information may be found here. Let's make the climate great again!

"Eruption"
Miniature easel included in the price of the painting.
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Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Be the Change

"Be the change that you wish to see in this world."
-Mahatma Gandhi

We all have ways that we choose to support positive change in this world of ours. My way, I've decided, is through my art. I absolutely want to be politically active but I've found that making phone calls, writing letters to the editor, showing up at a congressperson's office, etc. is not a fit for me. But selling my art as part of fundraising efforts...well...this is something that I can do, have done, and will continue to do.

So...through October 20th I will be donating 50% of my original art sales to the Citizens' Climate Lobby (CCL), Texas 21 Chapter. More information may be found here. Let's make the climate great again!

"Be the Change"
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Monday, September 25, 2017

Illuminate the World

"You have to find what
sparks a light in you so
that you, in your own way,
can illuminate the world."
-Oprah Winfrey

"Illuminate the World"
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Sunday, September 24, 2017

The Buddha Walks Among Us

I've often heard it posited, "We wouldn't recognize Jesus if he walked among us." But I've never heard anyone wonder the same about the Buddha. Perhaps it's just because I live in the states, Texas no less. But as I worked on this piece, at first a sketch that quite resembled the Buddha as I think of him, then morphing into someone who would fit in quite well here in Austin, it made me wonder.

"The Buddha Walks Among Us"

And here it is on its miniature easel. 


 And if you're curious, this is my original sketch.


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Saturday, September 23, 2017

A Commissioned Piece

It was an honor to create this commissioned piece. I see so much wonder, love, and peace in these beautiful little ones.

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Friday, September 22, 2017

Beauty

I think I'm getting the hang of stopping working on a piece long before I initially visualized that it would be finished. Incompleteness, just like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder. I think she's beautiful as she is.

"Beauty"
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Thursday, September 21, 2017

It Lights the Whole Sky

Even after
All this time
The sun never says
to the Earth, 

"You owe me." 

Look what happens
With a love like that
It lights the whole sky.
-Hafiz

"It Lights the Whole Sky"
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Wednesday, September 20, 2017

I love Miniatures!

Miniature easels for my tiny art just arrived!!! I love how they look! If you're interested in any of them, the little easel is included in the price of the tiny painting. 


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Monday, September 18, 2017

Silver Lining

"Too many people miss the silver lining 
because they're expecting gold."
-Maurice Setter

Embrace the silver, my friends.

"Silver Lining"
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Sunday, September 17, 2017

Love is Messy

Love is messy....
some days more than others.

"Love is Messy"
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Thursday, September 14, 2017

Elements

Air moves us
Fire transforms us
Water shapes us
Earth heals us

"Earth, Wind, and Fire"
Through September 15, I will be donating 50% of all of my original art sales to the those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Here is the link to my online gallery. 


Click on "Available" to see my available work. If you're in Austin leave a comment if you'd like to purchase something...there's no need for you to pay the shipping costs if you can pick it up at my place. Thank you for supporting my fundraising efforts!!! 
 All works are copyrighted and all rights are reserved by the artist.

My original paintings are available in my online gallery.
Prints of many of my paintings are available in my Etsy shop
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Tuesday, September 12, 2017

As She Was

A funny thing happened on my way to completing this painting. Part way "through" it became clear that she was done. She was just fine...as she was.

"As She Was"
Through September 15, I will be donating 50% of all of my original art sales to the those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Here is the link to my online gallery. 


Click on "Available" to see my available work. If you're in Austin leave a comment if you'd like to purchase something...there's no need for you to pay the shipping costs if you can pick it up at my place. Thank you for supporting my fundraising efforts!!! 
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Sunday, September 10, 2017

Beauty in the Absence of Color

Ask a physicist and they'll say that black and white are not colors as they don't reside on the spectrum. Ask an artist and, if they're like me, they'll say that both black and white are among their favorite colors to work with. It's all semantics and I'm betting we can agree that beauty is present no matter how its parts are defined.

"Beauty in the Absence of Color"
Through September 15, I will be donating 50% of all of my original art sales to the those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Here is the link to my online gallery. 


Click on "Available" to see my available work. If you're in Austin leave a comment if you'd like to purchase something...there's no need for you to pay the shipping costs if you can pick it up at my place. Thank you for supporting my fundraising efforts!!! 
 All works are copyrighted and all rights are reserved by the artist.

My original paintings are available in my online gallery.
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Saturday, September 9, 2017

Graffiti Wall Bliss

I encourage everyone to have a graffiti space in their house. After all, you never know when you're going to get the urge to draw a bunch of flowers on your wall. So if you own your own home, have a really cool landlord, or even if you hang paper all over the wall, give it a go!



Through September 15, I will be donating 50% of all of my original art sales to the those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Here is the link to my online gallery. 


Click on "Available" to see my available work. If you're in Austin leave a comment if you'd like to purchase something...there's no need for you to pay the shipping costs if you can pick it up at my place. Thank you for supporting my fundraising efforts!!! 
 All works are copyrighted and all rights are reserved by the artist.

My original paintings are available in my online gallery.
Prints of many of my paintings are available in my Etsy shop
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Thursday, September 7, 2017

Venus 8

"Curve: the loveliest distance between two points."
Yes!!!
Love me some Mae West!!!

"Venus 8"
Through September 15, I will be donating 50% of all of my original art sales to the those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Here is the link to my online gallery. 


Click on "Available" to see my available work. If you're in Austin leave a comment if you'd like to purchase something...there's no need for you to pay the shipping costs if you can pick it up at my place. Thank you for supporting my fundraising efforts!!! 
 All works are copyrighted and all rights are reserved by the artist.

My original paintings are available in my online gallery.
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Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Stillness in the Midst of Chaos

"Art has something to do with the achievement
of stillness in the midst of chaos."
-Saul Bellow

I'm officially madly in love with that quote.

Through September 15, I will be donating 50% of all of my original art sales to the those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Here is the link to my online gallery. 


Click on "Available" to see my available work. If you're in Austin leave a comment if you'd like to purchase something...there's no need for you to pay the shipping costs if you can pick it up at my place. Thank you for supporting my fundraising efforts!!! 
 All works are copyrighted and all rights are reserved by the artist.

My original paintings are available in my online gallery.
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Sunday, September 3, 2017

Tree of Life 2

"Storms make trees take deeper roots."
Dolly Parton

"Tree of Life 2"
Through September 15, I will be donating 50% of all of my original art sales to the those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Here is the link to my online gallery. 


Click on "Available" to see my available work. If you're in Austin leave a comment if you'd like to purchase something...there's no need for you to pay the shipping costs if you can pick it up at my place. Thank you for supporting my fundraising efforts!!! 
 All works are copyrighted and all rights are reserved by the artist.

My original paintings are available in my online gallery.
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Saturday, September 2, 2017

The Beauty that Emerges from Destruction

In nature...in humanity...there is beauty that emerges from destruction.

"The Beauty that Emerges from Destruction"
Through September 15, I will be donating 50% of all of my original art sales to the those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Here is the link to my online gallery. 



Click on "Available" to see my available work. If you're in Austin leave a comment if you'd like to purchase something...there's no need for you to pay the shipping costs if you can pick it up at my place. Thank you for supporting my fundraising efforts!!! 
 All works are copyrighted and all rights are reserved by the artist.

My original paintings are available in my online gallery.
Prints of many of my paintings are available in my Etsy shop
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  I welcome commissions.
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Friday, September 1, 2017

Supporting those affected by Hurricane Harvey

Through September 15, I will be donating 50% of all of my original art sales to the those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Here is the link to my online gallery. 


Click on "Available" to see my available work. If you're in Austin leave a comment if you'd like to purchase something...there's no need for you to pay the shipping costs if you can pick it up at my place. Thank you for supporting my fundraising efforts!!!