This Juneteenth, I'm honored to share "Guiding Star," my original "big eye" painting of Harriet Tubman.
After varnishing this piece, I took a moment to truly see her, unconstrained by a frame. It felt fitting to share this image today as we commemorate Juneteenth, a day of profound significance for freedom and reflection.
This original painting is crafted with duo oils on a wood panel and measures approximately 8"x10".
My mother is an artist, but she creates with yarn instead of paints. She knows I love Totoro and made this amazing doll for me. I am so moved by her sweet and beautiful gift. I wanted to share this with you...
Edit: This doll is Not for Sale. Sorry and thanks for the interest.
When I started Gaze of the Deep, I thought I was going to provide the frame pictured as an option. Alex doesn't like it though. I'm trying to decide. What do you think?
Do you think the frame would be good for this painting as is (although it does have some vintage charm chips)? Would it be better if Alex painted it solid black or solid gold? Does it not work for this painting but possibly might for another painting? Or did I make a mistake in this purchase and should I just donate it to someone who might use it?
I can't make up my mind about it. The painting is on canvas, so it doesn't need a frame, I can just wire it, but sometimes I like to provide a framing option... What do you think?
I had the wonderful honor of seeing some incredible artists at Monsterpalooza.
Jasmine Becket Griffith and David Van Gough shared a booth and some truly fantastic art. They were incredibly sweet and signed not only what I purchased but a whole backpack of items I brought from home. They were amazing and Jenn as always was a delight.
As a side note, I've been sorting my horded art prints and I have some multiples that they were oh so very kind enough to sign for me, so there will be some giveaways pending on the Jasmine Boards!
I also had the privilege of meeting the artist Kurtis Rykovich for the first time, I love his art and in person he is absolutely charming.
There was so much more to see, the cosplaying alone was incredible, but I was so wiped from the heat of the entry line that I didn't see much. I was able to see the artists I wanted to see the most though and they were so kind.
Monsterpalooza will be running until Sunday at the Pasadena Convention Center. I could only go the one day, but if you have the opportunity, I encourage you to go!
I hope your Mother's Day is filled with goodness! This is "Jewel of Scarlet," my crimson topaz hummingbird bird painting inspired by #birbfest2025. My mother and I both love hummingbirds. I just completed this exotic beauty and felt he would be a fitting tribute to this day.
The original painting is duo oils on a panel and measures 5"x7"
If you are interested in the original or a print and aren't in a huge hurry, please contact me.
I took this photo of a bee on a purple flower at Huntington Gardens. The bee seems to be just hanging on. I love to photograph the beauty of nature, flowers and animals inform my art and fill my soul with hope. I hope that this Earth Day, there is some time to contemplate the delicate balance of our world.
I hope you are having a wonderful Easter! Here is "Dryad of the Golden Bloom" to wish you well. Capturing the essence of springtime, this dryad has luminous big eyes, a blushing countenance, and verdant lush green hair that is adorned with daffodils.
The original painting is duo oils on panel and measures 8"x10"
If you are interested in the original or a print and aren't in a huge hurry, please contact me.
Happy World Art Day!
In this WIP work in progress view, I am working on the skin tones and lips of my spring dryad with hair adorned with daffodils painting. To celebrate World Art Day, I hope to work on her some more today. To be fair, painting is how I pretty much like to celebrate any holiday or day...
The original painting is duo oils on panel and measures 8"x10"
Here is a WIP work in progress view of the underpainting of my spring dryad with hair adorned with daffodils painting.
The original painting is duo oils on panel and measures 8"x10"
Gaze of the Deep, my original big eye mermaid with a seashell crown painting is now completed! She has an ethereal and captivating beauty.
The original painting is mixed media on an oval gallery wrapped canvas and measures 16"x20"
If you are interested in the original or prints and aren't in a huge hurry, they are available if you'd like. Please let me know.
Wishing you a happy Lunar New Year! Every year for Chinese New Year, I try to present artwork of the year's Zodiac animal, this time,...
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