One of my favorite spots is the butterfly garden at the Milwaukee Public Musuem. The butterflies hover right in front of you, land on you, and go about their business while you can observe right up close. It's so inspirational. ? [Read More]
Art Inspiration
Chicago Art Institute and Van Gogh
I visited the Chicago Art Institute recently and got to stand before this amazing work. The emotive works of Van Gogh have influenced me since I was a child, and getting to see his work in person is a thrill I never tire of. To see each brushstroke, each color choice, each small detail in this [Read More]
Pantone’s Color for 2022
Well, hello Pantone. You have spoken my language. Y'all know this color of blue is my very favorite, but this particular color is brand new and glorious. Pantone's says: Blending the faithfulness and constancy of blue with the energy and excitement of red, this happiest and warmest of [Read More]
The Reoccuring Theme in My Work
If I could choose one reoccuring theme throughout my work I would say "hope." I want people to feel hope through the use of bright colors and whimsical images. I choose to paint in a style that represents a world outside of this one, where I imagine that there is no pettiness and hatred, there is [Read More]
We Can Be Bold as Love
I named this painting "Bold as Love" after the Jimi Hendrix work that describes emotions as colors. I often feel like I "see" emotions as color also. In this painting, I imagined women of all walks of life and races working together to pull each other up and encourage one another. Here are the [Read More]