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I love to paint with color and texture and manipulate the materials. My abstract artwork incorporates layers of acrylic and gel or putty and I like to alter the mediums with water, sand, fiber, charcoal and pastel. When I am painting, I’m constantly wondering “what happens if”. For realistic pieces, I paint with loose and gesturally brush marks. All of my art is inspired by my surroundings whether it be people, travel, an event or sometimes just my mood.
As a child, I always had an interest in painting and drawing, but it wasn’t until 2011 that I opened a studio at the encouragement of friends. I earned a degree in communications and graphic design from The University of Alabama and pursued a career in graphic arts and after several years in the graphic design industry, I earned a Master of Education in Art. While teaching High School level art, I had the opportunity to explore a variety of mediums including oil, acrylic and watercolor painting, drawing and ceramics. I am a native Texan, but having lived in Alabama for over 25 years, I consider it my true home. My southern roots are strong and another inspiration for my work. For approximately six years I lived in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and in 2021 relocated to Western Michigan and continue to emerge as an artist. Having a background in graphic arts, my abstract work has evolved from linear to free form, colorful and very textural. I am always experimenting with a variety of mediums creating works that keep the eye moving around the canvas. |
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