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Frida Kahlo – True Colors

I have had this black and white photo of Frida to use as a reference for quite a while (below). After seeing so many portraits and self-portraits of Frida, the moment captured in this simple photo struck me as something true and authentic. Like maybe all those flowers in her hair, and her paintings withContinue reading “Frida Kahlo – True Colors”

ART PRINT BOOK UPDATE: PROOF COPY

I received the (corrected) proof copy of my Art Print Book today! I don’t have any more changes, so this is the edition that will be going to print today. I hope to have all copies delivered and available for pick up by November 22, 2024. I apologize for the repeated delays … it hasContinue reading “ART PRINT BOOK UPDATE: PROOF COPY”

ART PRINT BOOK UPDATE

The book is a limited edition signed and numbered. 200 copies have been ordered, with about 140 already pre-sold. The final book will be a soft cover bound book, approximately 9 x 12 with 64 inside pages . The book will retail from Main Gallery 404 for $35 and will be available on or beforeContinue reading “ART PRINT BOOK UPDATE”

NEW PROJECT IN THE WORKS!!!

I am putting together an Art Print Book of 25 to 30 of my local paintings to be available for sale online and through Main Gallery before the holidays! I am so excited about this project. They will be limited edition signed and numbered soft cover bound books. Currently, size will be 8.5 x 11Continue reading “NEW PROJECT IN THE WORKS!!!”

Little Pieces of Art

I have been under the weather for the past week, getting much worse since Sunday. Went to the doctor yesterday, and it is not Covid, so that is good news. It is hard to concentrate on my bigger pieces when I am not doing well, but creating little pieces of art is manageable — andContinue reading “Little Pieces of Art”

Seek Peace Over of Happiness

My college aged son came home for a short visit this weekend. In the brief time he was here, he wrote a message for me to find on my inspiration whiteboard, that I did not find until he was gone: ”Seek Peace Over Happiness.” My guess is it was in response to my quote “ChooseContinue reading “Seek Peace Over of Happiness”

Quiet Morning to Paint

I woke up a little earlier than usual and spent that time working on a water-color/ink painting of a local cafe. I love doing watercolor or ink drawings of our beautiful downtown buildings in Bloomington, Illinois. I usually have 2 to 3 pieces I work on at the same time. I find I need toContinue reading “Quiet Morning to Paint”

Becoming a daily blogger

I have been practicing my art pretty much daily since I did my first Inktober in 2018. But I have never gotten into the habit of blogging daily. And I think it is something I want to try. Just as it took me a long time to accept that not all of my drawings orContinue reading “Becoming a daily blogger”

Art Hacks

I have been practicing my art pretty much daily for the past three years, and I have definitely learned a lot (and improved a lot). Experienced artists probably know most of these, but I’ve been learning as I go. Along the way I picked up a few hacks I thought I would share. Toothpaste squeezersWeContinue reading “Art Hacks”