Wave Form Like paintings, ocean waves are produced by a transfer of energy. Wind transfers energy to water. Artists transfer energy to color and form. This original mixed media painting was created with gouache, pastel, oil pastel, and charcoal combined with the...
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While not a perfect match, I think these two abstract cityscapes make a cute couple. Meet Cute 30x30 inch acrylic and pen on canvas You Are Here 30x30 inch acrylic, pen, pencil on canvas And…I actually didn’t use these photos I took when I visited New York City...
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More bold, colorful abstract art for you! Since I’ve already shared a lot of the images and behind-the-scenes shots of my Civic Hotel project, I wanted to show you how some of them look in the hotel itself. It was so cool to walk through and see how the...
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I honestly cannot believe there are four more days left of 2018 – this year felt REALLY fast to me.If I had to sum up my art during this time I’d call it A Year of Commissions – well, half a year anyway! I’ve had the opportunity to work with some great new...
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Today I have two paintings I created for a local Seattle family’s beautiful mid-century modern styled home. And wow, it’s been a while since I’ve shared anything on my blog – like the longest time ever since I started it in 2009! But it’s been...
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Ever wondered what the art you see online might look like on your wall? Me too. There’s even a fancy sounding word used to describe art on walls or art created with the space in mind – or in this case, photographs of my art in a cool studio space. The word is in...
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I’m excited to share that three of my oil paintings were selected to be part of the Bemis Arts Spring Art Show! The Bemis Arts spring art show has been happening annually for more than 20 years. The last time I went was in 2012…before I even started...
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I’m not sure why writing about my art and creative process feels so challenging. After all, writing was my very first creative pursuit. I’ve worked as a writer for many more years than I’ve held a paintbrush. Last year I created #mb_AtoZ: An About...
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Earlier this year I was fortunate to be contacted and interviewed by Samantha Lund for Reflections Magazine, the publication of the Bellevue Club and Hotel Bellevue. So honored to have my painting on the cover! Inside the magazine, Samantha interviewed me about...
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I wanted to share a bit of real time creative process/art issues before I actually leave my studio/apartment to venture out into the real live world and interact with human beings. Seriously, I spend A LOT of time with my paintbrushes. I’m having a harder and...
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