A variety of works and craft forms
Vision, Flexibility, Adaptability
A wide range of art interests to channel my creativity. Specializing in drawing and painting landscapes.
I think that’s what being an artist is all about.
There’s so much fun in a challenge and frustration of course…
Whether it’s a glob of paint that went in the wrong spot or a mark from my pen that nicked the paper, I like finding a new way to make it work with the rest of the image.
Then there’s doing something I haven’t done before or finding a new way to see something I’ve been staring at for years and making others see it in a new light too.
The stress of materials or time running out isn’t preferred, but sometimes it ignites a new vision for the project and makes it even better.
The process… in a tiny nutshell
I create art by what I see on a daily basis and occasionally by studying a still life.
While I know my limitations, I also like to challenge those and see how much I’ve grown since my previous attempts.
I love working with clients to create a piece meaningful to them and welcome viewing of the process in some circumstances.
My sister, Katie, was first to request portraits of both our beloved family dog, Jack, and my brother-in-law’s dog, Angel. Being that I never got a chance to meet her before she passed away it was so much fun to talk with him about her personality and incorporate that into the colors, background and pose I chose. The picture below was one of two pictures my brother-in-law sent me to go off of.
When I was working in senior living communities I would draw well-known characters simply on a large scale for the residents to see. It was such a joy to see their faces light up as they recognized characters from their childhoods.
A single project can take anywhere from 15 minutes, to multiple days to complete, so let’s talk!
I took what my brother-in-law told me about Angel, her being a cheeky little sweetheart and the look she’d give back to you when she knew she was about to do something she shouldn’t, and decided she had to be looking over her shoulder. But I also wanted to incorporate more color than just four: cream, dark cream, pink, and black. So I expanded my palette to use primary colors too.
I love the texture component of artwork! But this applies to the whole spectrum between smooth and globs or streaks of paint. Chalk drawings and charcoal are fantastic for rubbing and blending, while also lending to surprisingly stark contrasts and bold images. Then there’s the beautiful simplicity of pencil drawings which, lately, have been forcing me to try for quick renderings and watercolor that also works with so many different environments.
Besides that I enjoy crafting and find few types that I don’t enjoy.
Stay tuned and see what I’m inspired by!