FEATHERS!

I'm just discovering (and falling in love with) watercolor.

Feathers, Watercolor on paper, 11" x 15" (Available)

MY TAKE ON "ALMOND BRANCHES"

Van Gogh: such an interesting man. He only painted for something like 10 years of his life; dying young at 37 and only selling one painting (of the more than 900 he created) before his death. Just one. Now, I tell my art students about him. I recreate his paintings, and I can say his name in conversation without seeing a huge question mark on the face in front of me. 

I have love for the Van Gogh story-- because he painted SO much with so little recognition. He painted to paint. 

Acrylic on Canvas, 2' x 2' (Sold)

PEONIES ARE MY FAVORITE FLOWER

Peonies are a 10 in my eyes. They are luscious and gorgeous, and I can not get enough of them. My grandma has three big peony bushes in her front lawn.  The smell of peonies give me some sort of comfort because of it. Who would have thought such an elegant flower could be so soothing?

Peonies, Acrylic on canvas, 2' x2' (Available)

GREEN ABSTRACT

I spent the afternoon painting outdoors. It's been too long since I've painted to paint. No goals, no pressure, no expectations. I forgot how much I love it. 

Green Abstract, Acrylic on Canvas, 24" x 30" 

ROOM INSPIRATION :: WORK IN A WHITETAIL

I'm from the Midwest, and HUNTING is HUGE here. This part of the country houses some of the manliest men... who (though it's totally beyond me) enjoy setting out for days to follow their primitive instincts in a hunt. These fellas turn out a good number of wall-mounted-wild-game and, love it or hate it, I think it's fair to say that nearly every person that lives in this area has seen one of those beauties on a wall.

  

Here's my version of putting a buck on a wall: a painting accompanied by a mix of organic and industrial  pieces. Does it balance feminine and masculine elements? A little on the femme side?

curtains, pendant, pillow, painting, sofa, table, rug, ottoman

SQUARE SERIES: OH DEER.

So the Fishback Mural is done-d! Check back for photos of the finished product, they'll be up soon! All that painting on the mural day after day had some sort of contagious effect and now I can't stop. Since I finished the mural last week, I've been working on 3 paintings! Here's the latest: a deer. If you want it, drop me a line and we'll get it on your wall!

White Tail,  Acrylic on canvas, 2'x2' ($200)

IN THE WORKS!

Lately, I've been preparing to paint a mural in a beautiful historic home. Three generations of the Fishback family have lived in this dreamy house since it was built in 1895. In efforts to restore and rejuvenate the entire home, with the most respect for it's historic elements, my talented friend Angie (seen here) is working with the Fishbacks to polish up every single room. Let me tell you, the place is looking incredible.

Fishback house via here 

One of the rooms still on the checklist is a bathroom with a free standing tub. That's were I come in. Angie introduced me to the Fishbacks as a potential mural artist. They gave me a list of elements they would like in a mural above the tub, and here's a sort of inspiration board of what I heard from them.

After a few sketches and tweaks, we are on our way to a serene and fresh bathroom. Here's the latest sketch.

Picture that above your tub; a momentary escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday. I hope the clients love it, like I do, for it's fresh and tranquil vibe. Keep an eye out for more updates! To add a little charm, we will add foreground trees on either side to act as a boarder.