Take some advice from yourself

It is always healthy to laugh at yourself. Today I had a question, and I tried to Google an answer. To my amazement, the answer came from my own blog post. I had to laugh because I apparently had the answer after all. Trust thyself! And laugh as often as you can! ©...

It is not just about painting pretty pictures

Most people think this is what art is about. But it is not. It is so much more. Unfortunately many beautiful paintings are never seen, and most painters wait for someone to notice them. All aspiring artists need to develop a brand and promote themselves continually...

Daughter of the Light

Being an American Artist, allows me to use my work to reflect on my upbringing in the heartland of American farming: Avon, Ohio. Religion was important with my upbringing. It was not always completely understood or upheld, but there was a wholesome thread of...

Divided Spaces

When the 9 different paintings are combined they create one image in which 2 opposing forces are held together by one symbol. The 2 forces are the homes in the backyard of the farm and the disfigured tree holds them together. Although these structures are separated,...

Rhythm in Blues

It feels good when it all comes together. When painting this piece, my emotions, vision, technique and knowledge flowed seamlessly together, allowing me to create a great piece in an unlikely places. This painting emerged while I gave a demonstration during a 2-day...