Inspiration: African Textiles and Patterns

Nov 20, 2017 | Creative People, Creative Process, Fine Art, Painting, Surface Design

I’ve admired African textiles, patterns, and artwork for a while. Recently I saw these images and quote from Margaret Courtney-Clarke on the Art, Craft, and Architecture page on Facebook. I can’t wait see all of the images from African Canvas: The Art of... Read More

#The100DayProject 2017: 100 Days of Paper Design

Apr 8, 2017 | Creative Process, Creative Projects, Illustration, Mixed Media Collage, My Creative Journey, Sketchbook, Surface Design

I am SO excited to kick off this year’s #The100DayProject! My goal for the next 100 days is to experiment with the interaction of patterns, color palettes, and paper types while I create patterns and designs on paper whose primary purpose is (usually)... Read More

Summer Art Sale on Etsy

Jul 4, 2016 | Fine Art, Painting

Happy Fourth of July, friends! Just a little note to let you know about my summer art sale on Etsy. Most of the paintings in my shop will be saying farewell at the end of August and I’ve marked them all down to their FINAL sale price. I’ll be closing my... Read More

New Art Print on Minted: Iceberg Blues

Apr 25, 2016 | Fine Art

Happy Monday, friends! I have a new fine art print for you. Iceberg Blues was selected (along with Surf’s Up) as an Editor’s Pick in the Minted Drawing and Sketching Art Challenge this year. The original abstract drawing was created with pastels on toned... Read More

Surface Design with Copic Markers

Apr 5, 2016 | Creative Process, Illustration, Sketchbook, Surface Design

I draw or paint every night while I watch TV. Sometimes I do a couple of pattern designs. Other times I’m working on abstract paintings for my upcoming solo show. And sometimes, I’m just working on shapes and lines that I’ll turn into a print design... Read More