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This series is bright colors with metallic acrylics. The loose canvas rectangles are cut from a larger piece. The main painting from this canvas was double sided. I will put photos of the original in the collage below. A Rumi poem inspired some of this work. Physical separation of the head with a cut canvas…
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My daily creative practice requires self-discipline. The current health emergency is clearly in today’s drawing. The figure is bending the curve in my picture as we all aim to stop the exponential growth of the Covid-19 pandemic. I also choose to work with oil pastels from my great grandmother. I like using art materials given…
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Mixed media on stretch canvas, 20×30″.
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CAW is an amazing community art space in Santa Barbara. Today they have a one day pop up show that features over 400 artworks, all 12×12 inches in size. I submitted four from my door series.
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Last night I dreamt that I found a peacock wandering on a tennis court and as I looked closely it’s feathers turned from dark to white. The transformation was so shocking and beautiful. I woke up in a state of wonder about what I had just experienced in the dream. It took me a while…
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I’m guilty of getting too excited and forgetting what I told myself about packing. I knew the drawers needed to be empty and yet I filled them. I knew all the weight had to be in the bottom and yet I packed extra things on top. Too heavy to bike uphill. Too light in the…
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My photos from today’s work on mermaid party kits. I’m learning so much by trying to make something to entertain groups of people! Today I set up a backyard party of 6, a beach party for 4, and an indoor party for 2. Do you have a favorite? They are for sale! (Click here to…
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Can you tell what’s before and what’s after in the studio photos? I’ve spent about 3 hours setting up to paint. The weather is finally cooperating and I can finally work in my outdoor studio. Today included brushing away the cobwebs and ripping out the weeds that have grown over the winter and spring. If…
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The Art and Psyche Conference is designed to engage the imaginative processes of psychotherapists of all kinds alongside members of the art community in order to creatively expand one’s understanding of depth psychology. Bringing together professionals from various fields creates an environment of cross-fertilization and the opportunity to experience psychology through painting, music, poetry, and…
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