Category: symbolism

Collaborations

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My friend and fellow Indianapolis artist Kat Silver asked me if I would be interested in doing some collaborations for a local exhibit.  I absolutely LOVE her work, so I jumped at the chance.  She is a very skilled artist with a wonderful sense of whimsy, so we decided I would do the background landscapes, which are what I do best, and she would finish it with people, animals, etc., depending on what the piece looks like it needs.  I can’t wait to see what we come up with.  I think my part is finished, and now Kat will add her lighthearted magic!

Here’s the start of part 2:

Beach collaberation getting startedBeach collaberation update

Intuitive Abstract Painting Workshop

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This has been re-scheduled for June 25th, 2017 from 2:00 -4:00 PM at Acceleration Art and Photography Gallery.  You will learn how to do an abstract intuitive painting using colors that represent a memory, a mood or feeling.  The cost is $25 per person and includes all materials, wine and beer!  Call now and reserve your spot!  317-744-4839

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Acceleration Art and Photography

1336 S Shelby St, Indianapolis, Indiana 46203

Intuitive Abstract painting workshop- Be an artist for an afternoon!

Intuitive Abstract painting workshop!

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Indy friends, I will be guiding a painting class at the very hip Acceleration gallery on Shelby St., in Fountain Square, on Sunday, April 23, from 2:00-4:00. Wine and beer are included as well as all supplies!!  Just show up ready to make a little mess, have some fun, relieve some stress, and take home an abstract painting. The workshop is called Intuitive Abstract painting and I will show you how I completed one of my favorite paintings, Hope – A Tribute to Paris. Cost is $25 per person.  It’s a bargain, and even if you think you can’t paint, you will have a blast!

 

Limited time promotional offer!

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I have just started selling prints of my work on fineartamerica.com and as a new artist, I have an opportunity to sell ten prints of one of my best-loved paintings at a discounted price.  Hope – A Tribute to Paris, available in an 8 x 10 canvas, sent right to your door for $50.  Check this out:

http://fineartamerica.com/weeklypromotion.html?promotionid=210612

New Year = New techniques & new knowledge

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In keeping with my resolution to really focus on my art this year, I’ve tried a new approach to a painting, and I’m experimenting with glazing.  I’m probably not doing it right, but I think it’s something that requires practice.  I also signed up for a teaching course on the business side of being a professional artist.  I’m hoping the investment is worthwhile and can get me more exposure, and of course, more sales.  I’m hoping to have at least one of these three paintings in the Stutz exhibit for February, and I’ll have some of my art at Sacred Roots Midwifery and Birth Center for the next few months.  Wish me luck.

 

I’ll keep you posted!

 

 

Mini paintings are great gifts for anytime!

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Mini paintings make fantastic gifts. A little touch of original art that is reasonably priced and very transportable makes a unique statement that will add to the personal touches of someone’s home or office. Send me a favorite photograph of a flower, tree or landscape and I will create something just for you. At this point, I could not guarantee it would be ready before Christmas, but think about birthdays, Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, Mothers’ Day, Fathers’ Day, or the best of all:  a gift for no apparent reason.

Pull Up A Chair

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I was honored to be included in this event  – a storytelling variety show.  Among the other storytellers were a comedian; a singer; a Guerilla Girl; a flutist.  This is a picture of me telling the story of Hurricane Katrina from the eyes of a native New Orleanian, and sharing my paintings, The Katrina Trilogy

Pull Up a Chair: A Storytelling Variety Show

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This event, on Sunday October 16 at 7:30 pm, will be its second annual occurrence.  This unique event will take place at Theater on the Square, 627 Massachusetts Ave., downtown Indianapolis.  I will be showing my Katrina Trilogy and telling the story of Katrina from my perspective as a native New Orleanian and a clinical social worker living and working with chronically mentally ill adults at the time of Hurricane Katrina, August 29, 2005.  I will talk about how the tragedy still affected me 10 years later, and led to the first step in my career as a professional artist.

Here is the program:

Performances- no particular order

  1. Mary Armstrong- Smith- Hope story or Bigot story
  2. Christy Warren- Song /story- Cut
  3. Matt Fogleman- Story, theme undecided
  4. Pamela O’Brien- visual art and story about Hurricane Katrina
  5. Katie Duffy Sim- Story about Vacation with husband
  6. Zach Ramsey- Song/Story- Proud of your boy
  7. Roger Roe- Oboe/Story
  8. Ivory Fleurtini- Portrait
  9. Minnie Ryder- Mommy burlesque
  10. Sara Jones-Dockery- Visual- Dick pics/ Censorship

If you are in Indianapolis and looking for something unique to do on a Sunday evening, please come by.  It’s $10 at the door, 18 and over.

Secret Doors

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The Stutz Artists Association has once again included me in one of their fantastic exhibits. This one is called Secret Doors and was designed to make art more accessible and relevant to children. All of the works of art are displayed at the eye level of a child. This exhibit will take place through October at the Raymond James Stutz Art Gallery, on W. 10th St. in downtown Indianapolis. Check it out. This is the son of a friend of mine checking out my painting in the back ground: Doors and Ghosts. I had fun with little kids last night seeing how many ghosts they could find in the painting!

Alice Through the Looking Glass Ceiling

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I am honored and beyond thrilled to be a part of this amazing group of women and will be exhibiting some of my paintings at this event on Saturday, October 8, 2016 from 4:00 – 11:00 pm at Grove Haus,1001 Hosbrook St, Indianapolis, Indiana 46203. Please come join us at this fantastic premier event which is included in Indy Star’s Top Five Live events! You won’t want to miss this show!

WOIA: Women Of Indianapolis Arts welcomes you to Alice Through The Looking Glass Ceiling. This dynamic event showcases the talent of women across a variety of artistic disciplines and seeks to raise awareness about gender inequality in the arts. We will debut a historic photograph from the first WOIA gathering as well as the launch of our website.

WOIA is a volunteer run community for female artists to network, gain visibility in the arts scene, promote gender equality, and form life long friendships.

Live musical performances, Art booths, special guest speakers, and more from the women who contribute to shaping the cultural voice of Indianapolis.

All ages welcome! Donation request of $7 that will help us fund future events and pay for our website supporting the women artists of Indianapolis.

Performaces By:

There Are Ghosts
http://thereareghostsus.bandcamp.com/

Gypsy Moonshine
http://www.reverbnation.com/gypsymooonshine

Eliot Bigger
http://eliotbigger.bandcamp.com/

Hex Mundi
http://hex-mundi.bandcamp.com/releases

Mina & The Wonderous Flying Machine
http://www.minaandthewondrousflyingmachine.com/

Sheeza
http://www.thebandsheeza.com/

Like Smoke

Like Smoke

Tatiana Rebelle – spoken word performance
http://rebelleswords.com/

Lola Lavacious – speech. “Feminism and Burlesque” with a special performance by
Angel Burlesque Troupe!
https://www.facebook.com/angelburlesque/