Double Portrait

This is the last custom work that I created in 2017 for my best client and friend! 😉 Framed and ready for pickup!  This was such a great year for me, creatively. I illustrated my first children’s book, attended my first SCBWI conference, learned about instagram and twitter, had my first solo show in years,Continue reading “Double Portrait”

Blue Eyes

I finished this commissioned portrait today! I always hate signing the work. It makes me so nervous, even though I use the tiniest brush possible! Seriously, I think it has 3 hairs. Check out my web site if you have a minute. I updated the design and I think its a little more user friendly.Continue reading “Blue Eyes”

Earth Day Festival

I’m getting ready for the Earth Day festival at the Fairhope Pier in Fairhope, AL. “Its a celebration of the earth for the people living around our incredibly diverse,beautiful,fun,ecologically rich and nevertheless fragile bay area.” An aerial silk performer will be there, Mike Turner, Sassafrass, Two Suzys and Grayson Capps is playing at 4:00! ComeContinue reading “Earth Day Festival”

Back in the Swing of Things

Its been tough to concentrate on anything (much less art related) with a new baby. Now that my little one has started taking longer naps, I feel like I can get something accomplished. She still naps for 30 minutes but every now and then I get an hour or two. I am hoping that thisContinue reading “Back in the Swing of Things”

Student Work From Watercolor 1

The semester ended on a good note with successful final projects from all of my students, painting and photography. I thought that I would share some finished work from my Watercolor 1 course. The final project was to create a portrait/bust of someone expressing a mood through expression, color contrast, lighting and brush work. TheContinue reading “Student Work From Watercolor 1”