Category Archives: ContemporaryArt

From amateur status to professional, I have had difficulty redefining myself with a name that others have spent decades to become. “She Named Her Daughter Hope” was the first painting I ever sold. It was one of my first paintings to be exhibited. It was also my first showing at Piano Craft Gallery in BostonContinue reading “Calling Myself An Artist”

So this happened… Back in October 2021, I took a virtual art course @nyccritclub 👏💕 (my art presentation.) This class forever changed my life. It was informative, captivating, and supportive. It helped me understand the nuances of the art world and introduced me to some very talented artists with successful practices. Invited gallerists shared colorfulContinue reading “My #ThrowBackThursday Art”

Subways have always inspired me. Tethered in one place, I look at the passengers and try to imagine their lives, juxtaposed to my own. We strangers who are intricately connected while traveling underground. Oftentimes my mind wanders, lulled by the clickety-clack of the metal wheels racing along the metal tracks. My body sways unintentionally, untilContinue reading “That Kodak Moment and Art”

On My Way. So another exhibition is closing & I’m so honored to have been invited, “Who We Are” at the Loading Dock Gallery in Lowell, MA. On Wednesday a new Landscape exhibition will be opening. It looks awesome! 🙏 As for me, I’ve been moving slowly, but steadily in the art world. And althoughContinue reading “Come Ride With Me”

I was painting, when a dear friend called & asked, “Whatcha doing?” “I’m painting.” I answered. “Oh, Ok call me when you’re done.”A couple hours later, she called back. “You’re still painting?” she asked. “Yup,” I smiled & that was 6 years ago. You’re not going to believe what’s up next. Worth waiting for… #StillPaintingContinue reading “Me and My Work”

Art can be essential to good health, as well as maintaining good health, or a quality of life worth living. I know. Because, I live it each and every day. Soon, a lot more people are going to understand me, my art and my story. In a pivotal moment, I’ve decided to share more, toContinue reading “Art Pivotal To Health”

I was just thinking… What were you doing? Some people have been posting some pretty sad & divisive things here on LinkedIn And while I’m aware of free speech, I maintain the need for respect & decorum. With that being said… I won’t be doing business with a bunch of you. I won’t work withContinue reading “My Art Talks to Women”

Recently, an artist that I highly respect, ventured out to see my work and possibly meet me at an opening exhibition at D’Art Center’s Surface: Texture & Patterns in Norfolk, VA. The only thing was, I wasn’t there. There’s a lot of reasons why an artist can’t attend an opening reception, sometimes it’s simply anContinue reading “Art Gallery Showings To Me”

“She Named Her Other Daughter Faith”24” x 30” Someone said that I should stop. I should stop submitting my work to shows. I should stop accepting invitations to exhibit. It was inferred that I should stop, so others might have a chance. And what was my response … If I make it look easy, it’sContinue reading “You Can’t Stop Art”

If perspective is reality, what are you doing to change yours? Dreamt Ava gave me a chance at a job. She was at a screening and was super busy, but she looked up as I entered the room and briefly smiled. I sat down. There was a small television on with a b&w program aboutContinue reading “Changing My Art (Not Really Though ;-)”