I have found that I have a physical and emotional need to make beautiful things. Whether it's a floral arrangement, a pair of drapes, or decorating a room, I'm happier when the creative muse runs wild.
In 2009, I decided to take time and really immerse myself in my life-long love, art. Color and form have always been my inspiration and, finally, I had the time to really experiment to see where my muse would lead. Already having some experience in oils, I took courses and workshops to get some solid experience and to become part of an artist community.
Finding my style has been the hardest part. I've finally settled on painting series of works in one style and medium at a time. I find I learn a lot by the third or fourth painting. Then I
turnaround and paint in a completely different style and medium for the next series.
I find that with me each medium lends itself to particular subjects. For still lives, landscapes
and seascapes, I prefer oils. For abstracts and mixed media, I prefer acrylics. Mixed media,
of course, means using more than one medium. I love this... India ink, alcohol inks,
pastels, wax crayons, and so much more!
Now most of my days are spent in my studio that my wonderful husband built for me
in 2010. My corgi, Buddy, goes with me every morning and lays in his bed or sits on the porch. I'm sure he thinks he's guarding me from some terrible fate. Sometimes I
show him a painting and he'll cock his head and "woof". He's my biggest fan!
I hope you find something here that warrants a second look or at least brings a smile to your face. You don't have to woof.
