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Posted onDecember 2, 2018artwork

Latest work, Shadows Series (aka Shady Ladies)

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The latest and current series I’ve been working on is my shadows series, affectionately nicknamed “shady ladies.”  There’s a new gallery page up, under the…

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Posted onJune 27, 2017June 25, 2017artwork

She Ajar

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Up next in the 3×9 mini-series, “She Ajar.”  This woman is peering from behind a door, and her eyes are showing the viewer something.  Is…

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Posted onJune 26, 2017June 25, 2017artwork

New series – the 3″ by 9″s

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I was looking to start a new series and was inspired by comic books.  The concept was to work with wood panels to represent a…

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Posted onJune 25, 2017June 25, 2017a drawing a day

Day Thirty-One – The Grand Finale!

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Often, the toughest part of a mini-series is ending it.  I chose the wisdom of Obi-wan, who said, “In my experience, there’s no such thing…

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Posted onJune 25, 2017June 25, 2017a drawing a day

Day Thirty – Red Bats

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The red bat is considered lucky in China.  Often these animals are painted together in groups of five; this is to represent the five blessings…

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Posted onJune 25, 2017June 25, 2017a drawing a day

Day Twenty-Nine – The Year of Me!

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Day twenty-nine corresponds with the Chinese New Year, ushering in the Year of the Rooster.  Additionally, roosters are often associated with good fortune and prosperity.…

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Posted onJune 25, 2017a drawing a day

Day Twenty-Eight – Fingers Crossed

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It couldn’t be lucky series without a little superstition.  “Fingers crossed,” is the expression I use most to wish someone good luck, especially via text.…

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Posted onMay 10, 2017May 9, 2017a drawing a day

Day Twenty-Seven – Break a Leg!

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This is one of the weirder “good luck” expressions, as generally speaking, breaking any bone isn’t so lucky.  In my super limited research, this notion comes…

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Posted onMay 10, 2017May 9, 2017a drawing a day

Day Twenty-Six – Laughing Buddha

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The Laughing Buddha is called Hotei in Chinese.  He is considered a symbol of good luck and was based on an actual Chinese monk, Ch’an,…

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Posted onMay 9, 2017May 9, 2017a drawing a day

Day Twenty-Five – Lucky…bird poop

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Have you ever heard that it is lucky if it rains on someone’s wedding day? I think this notion of lucky bird poop is similar;…

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Posted onMay 9, 2017a drawing a day

Day Twenty-Four – Shooting Star!

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The funny bit about shooting stars or falling stars is that they are not actually stars at all.  They are actually meteoroids falling into Earth’s…

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Posted onApril 24, 2017May 9, 2017a drawing a day

Day Twenty-Three – The luck of the keys

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And no, I’m not talking about Florida.  I learned a lot about different lucky charms while working on this mini-series.  Prior to this, I had…

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Posted onApril 24, 2017May 9, 2017a drawing a day

Day Twenty-Two – Figa Charm

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The Figa Charm is a good luck symbol, and it originates from ancient Greece.  In present-day, it is still considered lucky in Portugal and Brazil.  However,…

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Posted onApril 23, 2017April 21, 2017a drawing a day

Day Nineteen – Hamsa Hand

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Today’s drawing is of the Hamsa Hand, which is considered a good luck charm in both the Islamic and Jewish faiths.  It is a protective…

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Posted onApril 22, 2017April 21, 2017a drawing a day

Day 18 – A Kiss for Luck!

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As an avid Star Wars fan, I had to make sure this image snuck in the Buena Suerte Series.  In this scene, Luke has just…

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Posted onApril 22, 2017April 21, 2017a drawing a day

Day Seventeen – Dala Horse

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The Dala horse has been considered lucky in Sweden since the 1700s and originated in the Dalarna province.  The style of each horse denoted what…

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Posted onApril 22, 2017April 21, 2017a drawing a day

Day Sixteen – Lucky Cricket

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Crickets have been considered good luck as far back as 500 BCE, being a symbol of prosperity, vitality and good fortune.  This punny cricket happens…

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Posted onApril 21, 2017April 21, 2017a drawing a day

Day Fifteen – Eyelash Wishes

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Blowing a fallen eyelash off of your finger has been considered good luck since around the mid 19th century.  Much like birthday candles, you make…

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Posted onApril 21, 2017April 21, 2017a drawing a day

Day Fourteen – Lucky Penny

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“Find a penny, pick it up.  All day long you’ll have good luck!” Not all good luck charms have their own little rhyme, so I suppose…

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Posted onApril 21, 2017a drawing a day

Day Thirteen – Black Cat

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When I started this series, my Irish stepmother was quick to point out that black cats are considered lucky in Ireland.  When I was plotting…

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Posted onApril 21, 2017a drawing a day

Day Twelve-Lucky Bamboo & Goldfish

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Lucky Bamboo is kind of a misnomer; it doesn’t actually belong to the bamboo family. However, it is considered good luck and believed to bring…

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Posted onJanuary 15, 2017artwork

She Shattered

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For this piece, I liked the contrast of the woman really happy, with shards of glass in her mind.  When things deconstruct in life, it is…

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Posted onJanuary 15, 2017artwork

She Timed

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A girl so nice, I painted her twice.  Both my parents are artists and I’ve been encouraged to draw and create from a really young…

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Posted onJanuary 15, 2017artwork

She Burned

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Oh, she burned.  Expressions stick around because generally they offer some sound advice.  One of my favorites, and a reoccurring theme of late is “Don’t…

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Posted onJanuary 15, 2017artwork

She Crazy

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This piece is dedicated to all the women out there who seem like they have it all together on the outside, but internally feel very,…

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Posted onJanuary 15, 2017artwork

She Snapped

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Ever have a memory so vivid you could recall it in your mind, the same way you look at a photograph?  That’s what this piece is…

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Posted onJanuary 15, 2017artwork

She Overhead

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I happen to be a big fan of antiquated things.  I like looking at things that used to be the latest and greatest, but are…

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Posted onJanuary 15, 2017artwork

She Dig

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Ever hear Peter Gabriel’s “Digging in the Dirt?”  That is the same concept I explored in this piece, and is a reoccurring theme in this…

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Posted onSeptember 10, 2016January 15, 2017artwork

She sunk.

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When I started this painting, I said to my husband,”Is there something wrong with me?  Lots of people paint happy things, like landscapes or a…

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Posted onSeptember 10, 2016January 15, 2017artwork

She twisted.

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The latest in my “Perspectives” Series, this little 6″x12″ painting is entitled “She twisted.”  Suffering from either an intentional or unintentional blindness, this little lady…

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Posted onAugust 28, 2016January 15, 2017artwork

She upstairs.

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Here is the latest painting from my “Perspectives” series.  This one is entitled “She upstairs.”  A solemn, poised girl shows the viewer that she is…

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Posted onAugust 4, 2016January 15, 2017artwork

She sinks…

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  I finished up this painting about a month ago, but I forgot to post it.  Usually I finish a piece before moving on to…

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Posted onJune 10, 2016February 3, 2017artwork

Hey thanks, Skyline!

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Just wanted to give a huge thanks to the fine folks at SkylineArtEditions.com for featuring me as their “Artist of the Month” for June!  Pictures are…

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Posted onMay 26, 2016January 15, 2017artwork

She wish.

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She certainly wish.  Stars in her eyes, crystal ball in hand, wishing of things to come.  It’s poetic to think that the stars’ position in…

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Posted onMay 26, 2016January 15, 2017artwork

She wrecked.

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I’ve completed a new painting for your viewing pleasure.  Here we have a seemingly sweet girl with a soft smile, with something far less innocuous…

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Posted onDecember 31, 2015January 15, 2017artwork

She cold.

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The series continues!  In “She cold” we’re looking at a poised and cool (pun intended) lady.  Since we’re allowed to see inside her noggin, we…

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Posted onNovember 15, 2015January 15, 2017artwork

She away.

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“She away” is the latest in my current unnamed series. While she may be present, it appears as if she’s mentally elsewhere.

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Posted onOctober 12, 2015January 15, 2017artwork

She fancy.

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I’ve been working on new artwork, picking up where I left off on a series I started last summer. Here’s the latest in the series,…

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Posted onAugust 25, 2015January 15, 2017artwork

kitty (and pup) pals

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I’ve known Shelby, my friend and neighbor, for almost 7 years.  We’ve watched each others’ pets while the other is on vacation.  That’s trust right…

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Posted onJuly 20, 2015January 15, 2017artwork

only child valid until…

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My friend & co-worker Pamela asked me to help out with her pregnancy announcement.  She and her husband already have a son, so they figured…

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Posted onJuly 20, 2015January 15, 2017artwork

Just the three of us (for now…)

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My buddy Seth from high school reached out to me to help him with a birthday surprise for his wife.  He asked me to draw…

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Posted onJuly 1, 2015January 15, 2017artwork

Now with kung-fu grip!

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It’s not all that often that I work in color.  I was a little intimidated when I was asked by a fellow skee-ball player to…

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Posted onJune 25, 2015January 15, 2017artwork

For the love of the lane!

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My beloved brewskee-ball league, asked me to do some paintings/murals in the new home of the league!  I was honored! The bar is called Full Circle Bar,…

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Posted onJune 25, 2015artwork

Shopping Updates

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I’m excited to share my new webpage at Skyline Art Editions! While the site has a new look, Skyline still specializes in limited edition printing,…

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Posted onJune 10, 2015January 15, 2017artwork

Back in Business!

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I feel like a slacker, but with *kind of* the best reason.  I’ve been in a lull when it comes to creating artwork, but that…

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Posted onApril 21, 2014artwork

it’s a pop-up prints shop!

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Hello, residents of Austin!  This coming Saturday, April 26th, I will be having a pop-up prints shop at West Elm (on the corner of 5th…

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Posted onApril 13, 2014January 15, 2017in other news...

tis the skeeson!

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Fact: I play in a competitive skee-ball league.  I’m stoked that they are having the fifth annual national championships (BBNC Brew skee-Ball National Championships) again…

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Posted onFebruary 6, 2014January 15, 2017a drawing a day

day 332…a lil cameo

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Today’s drawing, and the very last of the twenty thirteen series, is a little masquerading cameo!

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Posted onFebruary 6, 2014a drawing a day

day 330…snap out of it!

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Today’s drawing is inspired by one of my favorite bands, Arctic Monkeys! I adore their new album, AM, and am grateful for the inspiration :)

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Posted onFebruary 6, 2014February 6, 2014a drawing a day

day 300…Simon Le Lichtenstein

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Two people that have had a huge influence on me as an artist, share a birthday!  Simon Le Bon, with his amazing lyrics, and Roy…

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