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This piece is currently installed at the Old School Makerspace in the group show titled “Held in Tension” which focuses on themes of darkness and suffering. This departure from my usual style of painting is a response to Psalm 18 and is f
progress is slow and layered.
Colorful cactus, matted and framed.  Several prints are available on my website, and porch pickup is always an option for local shoppers. 
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I am starting to plan for holiday offerings and I’m curious - what type of print or notecards w
I love abstract art - the emotion, movement and color - but I find myself drawn to tangible subjects in my paintings. With paint, I can call attention to a moment in time when the light illuminates the flower or highlights the color of a cactus paddl
The early phases are my favorite.  I’m currently stuck in the frustrating/ugly middle on two paintings, a sign to step away for a bit. I’m curious - what part of the creative process is your favorite?

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