Vintage Brooches...

Vintage brooches speak to me... On a recent drive from my home in Chesapeake VA to my friends house outside of Raleigh, NC I stopped at an antique store located around the half way mark of the 3 hour drive. This store had some fabulous brooches! Many to highly priced for the $40 budget I had given myself. Nonetheless, I looked all of them over and quite instantly found 3. One in particular spoke to me... It said buy me, and make me beautiful. It said a whole lot of other things too. I just can't remember. Once my creative thoughts start to flow my mind is bombarded. Anyhow, I learned from this visit to the antique shop, that I need to charge more for my artwork when I use vintage brooches.

Painting from Pictures...

 When I started painting almost a year and a half ago, I did not think it would be possible for me to paint an accurate picture from a photo.  All of my faces to date, have been what I call free style.  I just paint and whomever emerges, emerges.  Recently, I gave myself a project to paint my nieces.  And overall, I think the outcome was great!

Layer 3

Layer 2

The Outline - Layer 1

Layer 4

INSPIRED... By San Diego

I had a chance to go back home... it rained the entire length of my trip, up until the last day.  It was a gorgeous crisp day, so me and my friend decided to walk around Balboa Park!  We happened upon the Spanish Art Village and got some artistic inspiration from the local artist vendors.  My friend makes jewelry...

757 Creative Space

I found an awesome spot in the heart of Norfolk... 757 Creative Space "a one of a kind collaborative business incubator..." And most interestingly a venue to display my art, for free!

I had a great time at the "Gobble Up Some Art" event on Friday, November 16!

If you aren't able to make it, my Midnight Blooms Collection and my Walk with Me Collection will be on Display for a few weeks (or months).  Go Visit 757 Creative Space at 259 Granby St. Suite 250, Norfolk, VA; and check out other artists too!!

My Solo Art Show...

My Solo Art Show was a Success.
There was a decent turn out; and the ambience was awesome.  The music, food and wine and art all meshed for a wonderful atmosphere.

Girlfrens Collection - Series 1

Meet all 6! Patience, Wisdom, Grace, Faith, Joy and Hope! I love them. Can you guess who's who?

My Solo Art Show... One month away...