We are Beauty

There is beauty in our pain and there is beauty in our recovery. There is beauty in our fear and there is beauty in our confidence. There is beauty in our incompleteness and there is beauty in our being whole. There is beauty in our sadness and there is beauty in our joy. We are beauty.

"We are Beauty"

Mixed Media

Original available for $85.

12"x9" on canvas

Prints available on request.

(Printed image may be slightly cropped for printing purposes.)

My original paintings are available in my online gallery.

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In His Eyes

This piece has been sitting on my art table for a couple of months. It started as a palette for another painting I was working on, then I did a sketch and added a few highlights, and then it sat. I would look at it each day and this person I'd drawn would look back at me. I thought that certainly more was needed, that it was lacking in layers, but those eyes stopped me every time I felt the urge to add more. Today I finally listened and realized that this piece had been complete for quite some time.

"In His Eyes"

The copper paint shimmers.

Mixed Media

Original available for $25.

5.5"x2.75" on wood

Prints available on request.

(Printed image may be slightly cropped for printing purposes.)

My original paintings are available in my online gallery.

Let me know if you're interested in prints of my paintings.

  I welcome commissions.

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Wisdom

 "These pains you feel are messengers. Listen to them."

-Rumi

Our world, our society, one another...we are feeling these pains that are impacting our minds, bodies, spirits. I am hopeful that we will have the wisdom come November to listen to these messengers.

My heartfelt thanks to a dear friend who dropped off the cutest little owl that was the inspiration for this painting. It was just what my heart needed.

"Wisdom"

Mixed Media

Original available for $65.

12"x9" on canvas

Prints available on request.

(Printed image may be slightly cropped for printing purposes.)

My original paintings are available in my online gallery.

Let me know if you're interested in prints of my paintings.

  I welcome commissions.

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Out of My Comfort Zone

Out of my comfort zone...I think that's what creativity is for me these days. I tiny side step here and there, testing the waters, trying things on for size, being comfortable with being uncomfortable, and learning from all of it.

"Out of My Comfort Zone"

Mixed Media

Original available for $55.

16"x12" on wqatercolor paper

Prints available on request.

(Printed image may be slightly cropped for printing purposes.)

My original paintings are available in my online gallery.

Let me know if you're interested in prints of my paintings.

  I welcome commissions.

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Wonder, Joy, and Patience

 It's always an honor to be trusted with someone's image. I really enjoyed doing this commissioned piece. 

I love this little girl's awareness that she is witnessing something so incredibly special. She radiates wonder, joy, and patience.

"Wonder, Joy, and Patience"

Mixed Media

12"x12" on canvas

Prints available on request.

(Printed image may be slightly cropped for printing purposes.)

My original paintings are available in my online gallery.

Let me know if you're interested in prints of my paintings.

  I welcome commissions.

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Thankful

I was incredibly fortunate to have been asked by Art Spark Texas to do an artist talk this past week. I was in the middle of the piece below on the day of the talk and I wrote several passages before my talk about how thankful I was for the opportunity to share my journey and process and how thankful I was for those who would attend (and also those who would see it on YouTube when it's posted). After my talk I began drawing and then painting flowers. It's a lovely thing to be experiencing growth during a time when there is so much chaos. Thankful. 

Image description: pink flowers with long stems over a blue, yellow, and pink background with minimalist writing and white paint splatters.

"Thankful"

Mixed Media

42"x12" on wood

And the leaves each have a bit of gold that sparkles and glimmers.

My original paintings are available in my online gallery.

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My Artist Talk is August 5 at 7 PM CT

Join Art Spark Texas for our next virtual Community Conversation Wednesday, August 5th 7:00-8:00 PM CT.
This time our Community Conversation will be with Artist and Writer Kali Parsons who will be talking about her art and will show some of her work. Kali is also an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher with AISD's Zilker Elementary School.
Joining us will be Artworks Director April Sullivan and moderator Outreach Director Susan Slattery.
Artist Elizabeth Decker will get us started with a creative prompt, so have some paper, markers and/or pen or pencil handy. Then we will share those with the group.
We are looking forward to another creative Roundtable with you!
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From Kali:
"I live in Austin, Texas with my husband, dog, two cats, and a chicken named Phyllis. I am a writer, artist, and special education teacher working with young children with disabilities. My writing and art are forthcoming in Down in the Dirt magazine.”
Information about her work can be found here: http://www.kaliparsons.com
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Community Conversation with Kali Parsons
Wed, Aug 5, 2020 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CDT)

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The Roundtable will be recorded. Captioning available with a 3-day notice. Stay tuned to Art Spark for future live stream discussions! https://www.artsparktx.org/