paintandsimple

I have a daily practice to find something beautiful in the world around me and paint it, causing me to slow down and be more mindful. The results of that practice become the most delightful reminders to slow down, be mindful, and look for the beauty all around us. These ‘minis’ are little beauties to collect and remind us of the moments in our lives that become formative. When I first started to sell my art, I was surprised and touched at how people found their stories in my art. I do the same thing when I read a book, and it was a delightful surprise to me at the same time. The sunset or sunrise might not be in the same location, but the colors of the clouds might take you back to your honeymoon, or the best family vacation as a kid.

Small paintings make great gifts because original art is special. You can see the strokes, and the colors are alive in a really special way. When that gift is small, you can share art without asking someone to redecorate their house. Like sending someone flowers or handmade chocolates, it is a wonderful gift to receive. I just posted over 3 dozen new 4” paintings to my webstore! Bonus…the minis are on SALE Click here to check them out!

Come see my studio. Number 137. Goldmark Cultural Center. 13999 Goldmark; Dallas,TX. There are 120 artists who will be part of the art walk. Lots of studios to visit! I have 300 works for sale. Lots of recent work, and some bigger and framed pieces. None of it is for sale on my website. Noon to 5pm Saturday and Sunday. November 13 and 14.

Come to Goldmark studios to see me and over 100 other artists! I am in studio 137!!!! Original art makes such great gifts, come see what I have! Nov. 14 and 14. Noon-5pm. 13999 Goldmark Dr. Dallas,TX

Today I painted at Baylor Hospital. I talked to LOTS of people and made some progress on a painting. This painting is the first in a series around the theme of gathering. Since covid isolation, I have longed to capture images of people being together. No masks, no separation, just together. As I talked with people at the hospital, this theme was a great conversation prompt. I loved hearing what gathering means to people, or particular types of gatherings that were most missed.

This is going to be a good project to work on! I will post progress on this painting, and others in the series. I would also love to hear your thoughts on the subject.

Please enjoy a celebration of pink paintings this month, in honor of breast cancer awareness. I paint for my friends and family who have fought the good fight against cancer, for their families, and for all caregivers who help along with the journey toward a healthy self (body, soul, and spirit). In my strokes of pink, are prayers of strength and healing. While painting at the hospital, I had a wonderful conversation with an oncology researcher. She works on breast cancer tumors on the lab side of things. I am so grateful for smart scientist. Today, I remember her and the lab she runs.

Last night I painted a demo for the Rockwall Art League! what a great group of artists. They were so engaged in my process the painting seemed to paint itself.

This is a good example of looking at something with a different perspective. I have never seen the Eiffel Tower in real life. I have, however, seen fireworks over many Texas lakes, lakes small enough that you can see the tree line across the water. That is what I originally painted, and because I didn’t sign it while it was wet, I tried it different orientations. I love it turned! My imagination turned the horizon into a spire – ta-da! I will post the original orientation below. Also, it is painted on arches oil paper. If there is an art person out there that explain how paper gives me the most wonderful flow of paint, and crisp brush strokes I would like to know. Why does primed canvas absorb more paint than paper???

Please enjoy a celebration of pink paintings this month, in honor of breast cancer awareness. I paint for my friends and family who have fought the good fight against cancer, for their families, and for all caregivers who help along with the journey toward a healthy self (body, soul, and spirit). In my strokes of pink, are prayers of strength and healing.