Understanding Contemporary Abstract Art Contemporary abstract art represents a significant departure from traditional art forms, focusing on the use...
Gallery Open for 1 Month – So Grateful – Thank You!
The gallery has been open now for a month, and I need to say a big “Thank you” to everyone who has stopped in to visit, made a purchase, ordered...
What is a Giclee Print?
Giclée printing has become a popular choice for artists, galleries, and collectors seeking high-quality reproductions of original artwork. It combines the precision and versatility of inkjet printing technology with the archival quality of materials, resulting in prints that faithfully capture the beauty and detail of the original artwork.
On making bad art
Getting all D&M here for a while on art - good or bad - and what it means to me. Art is an experience To me, this quote from Robert Motherwell...
Driftwood Gallery OPENS!
So exciting - it has taken 2.5 years to get this gallery open and I am SO happy to be in this space now!
My Prints made it to New York!
Very happy to say that Central Park Conservancy chose two of my Giclee prints for their spring bird narrative - the prints will be available in...
All the pretty packages – Focus on Sustainable Packaging for Art
Sustainability and waste reduction is my goal. Pretty is irrelevant. Everyone’s had the experience - ordering a tiny article from Amazon or...
Get to the gallery – Questionable Calls for Art
Slowly and carefully - the pitfalls of calls for art One of my goals for 2024 is to get additional gallery representation - not the easiest task in...
The struggles of an overactive imagination – An artist’s view
So I’m sitting here in my hotel room at 3:42 am. I’m in a hotel because I’ve just participated in a trade show 5 hours from my home, and I’m awake...
The Self Taught Artist Myth
I’m trying to update my bio, and I am faced with an expression I don’t like - “self taught artist”. It’s not that I mind people knowing that I don’t...
Embracing Artistry Beyond Social Media: Success Through Traditional Means
In a world where social media platforms are often seen as essential tools for artists to showcase their work, it might seem counterintuitive to...
How to Style your Draped Kimono
There are so many ways to style your Draped Kimono you'll never get bored! Here's a few ideas to get you started. Let me know if you come up with...
It ain’t easy being green – Environmentally Conscious Art
As an artist I enjoy creating - that comes with the territory. As a human I am concerned with dwindling resources, waste and the seemingly...
And…..LAUNCH! New designs in Wearable Art and more!
So excited to be launching my new designs in wearable art! It’s been a dream of mine for a while to be able to make my art into functional products...
How Nick helped me to be more me – Art2Life Workshop Experience
I want to talk about a time when I was struggling with confidence - in myself and my art. I’ve blogged previously about how difficult it is to call...