SMALLS
Art can bring color and inspiration to your life, but original art can be a splurge, right? Here's your chance to add a spot of sunshine to that small space, bookshelf or nook you walk by every day! These affordable originals may be small, but they make a big impact!
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2023 – 2024 COLLECTION
Small in size but full of love…and bits of paper, raw canvas & fabric for more visual (and tactile!) interest. Texture lovers, these are for you!
Acrylic & raw canvas collage on 1.5" deep gallery canvas; wired and ready to hang. 2023.
This just reminded me of being out on the open road. Driving without an agenda and taking each turn and stop that looks interesting…going that extra few miles to see more beauty...even if it means a change in the itinerary. Much like life, if we dream and embrace the time and effort, the reward will come.
Acrylic & raw canvas collage on 1.5" deep gallery canvas; wired and ready to hang. 2023.
A dark, stormy night…a warm glow beckoning from a streetside bar. Of course I go in, and discover it's a bar filled with candles and people seated at small wood tables topped with little daisies...and a bar full of gin.
Acrylic & raw canvas collage on 1.5" deep gallery canvas; wired and ready to hang. 2023.
The end of the year always feels so full...a really good full mixed with a stressful, hectic full. It's a time to reflect, but also a time to look forward at what we want to accomplish in the new year. It's looking at all the photos from the year and wondering where time went. It's being sad, happy, grateful, uncertain and excited. It's everything, everywhere, all at once.
Acrylic, charcoal & raw canvas collage on 1.5" deep gallery canvas; wired and ready to hang. 2023.
That remember that night. When the sky was a deep blue and black filled with stars, and the scent of night blooms filled the air, and it was warm enough to walk along the shore, while sharing our deepest secrets and dreams. I remember that night, because you were there.
Acrylic & linen pieces on 1.5" deep canvas; wired and ready to hang.
The longer you wait for something, the more you appreciate it. The waiting part can be so hard, especially with how fast the world is moving these days, but doesn't it feel good when patience pays off? There is a Buddhist quote I love that says, “If you learn to enjoy waiting, you don’t have to wait to enjoy.”
Acrylic & linen pieces on 1.5" deep canvas; wired and ready to hang.
Each day is a brand new opportunity…a fresh start. We have the chance to learn, grow, change, build, love..differently than the day before. Time is a gift, and each day we are alive is another day to get it right.
Acrylic & canvas pieces on 1.5" deep canvas; wired and ready to hang.
Long summer days without an agenda…embracing all that they bring…dazzling sunlight and slowness...I lean into these afternoons with contentment and gratitude for all that life is.
Acrylic & canvas pieces on 1.5" deep canvas; wired and ready to hang.
Each hour passes and we wish we had more. The days and months turn into years and we want to turn back time. If we slow down and appreciate the moments, rather than worry about time passing, time will appear to be slower as we linger on the now.
2023 OAXACA COLLECTION
See my entire Oaxaca Collection on the “Large Works” page.
Acrylic & chalk pastel on raw canvas in 2” deep maple float frame
Translated to “magic town” in Spanish, there are 177 Pueblos Mágicos in Mexico and six of them are in the state of Oaxaca. These towns have been recognized by the Mexican government for their “magical qualities”, whether that be their astonishing beauty, cultural richness, historical relevance or extraordinary legends. Every Pueblo Mágico offers a magical experience to the visitor, through its authentic Mexican experience.
Acrylic & chalk pastel on raw canvas in 2” deep maple float frame
Translated to “magic town” in Spanish, there are 177 Pueblos Mágicos in Mexico and six of them are in the state of Oaxaca. These towns have been recognized by the Mexican government for their “magical qualities”, whether that be their astonishing beauty, cultural richness, historical relevance or extraordinary legends. Every Pueblo Mágico offers a magical experience to the visitor, through its authentic Mexican experience.
Acrylic & chalk pastel on raw canvas in 2” deep maple float frame
Translated to “magic town” in Spanish, there are 177 Pueblos Mágicos in Mexico and six of them are in the state of Oaxaca. These towns have been recognized by the Mexican government for their “magical qualities”, whether that be their astonishing beauty, cultural richness, historical relevance or extraordinary legends. Every Pueblo Mágico offers a magical experience to the visitor, through its authentic Mexican experience.
Acrylic & chalk pastel on raw canvas in 2” deep maple float frame
Translated to “magic town” in Spanish, there are 177 Pueblos Mágicos in Mexico and six of them are in the state of Oaxaca. These towns have been recognized by the Mexican government for their “magical qualities”, whether that be their astonishing beauty, cultural richness, historical relevance or extraordinary legends. Every Pueblo Mágico offers a magical experience to the visitor, through its authentic Mexican experience.
2022 ROSE–COLORED GLASSES COLLECTION
Created slowly and mindfully, as gentle reminders to embrace life’s simple pleasures…through rose-colored glasses.
Acrylic & charcoal on raw unprimed canvas, framed in 2.5" deep maple float frame. Wired and ready to hang.
This looks great in a grouping with others from the collection.
Acrylic, charcoal & chalk pastel on raw unprimed canvas, framed in 2.5" deep maple float frame. Wired and ready to hang.
This looks great in a grouping with others from the collection.
Acrylic & chalk pastel on raw unprimed canvas, framed in 2.5" deep maple float frame. Wired and ready to hang.
This looks great in a grouping with others from the collection.
Acrylic & chalk pastel on raw unprimed canvas, framed in 2.5" deep maple float frame. Wired and ready to hang.
This looks great in a grouping with others from the collection.
Yellow is my favorite color. It’s warmth & sunshine, daisies & sunflowers, summer sand & margaritas. If you’re “my yellow”…you’re my happy.
Acrylic & charcoal on raw unprimed canvas, framed in 2.5" deep maple float frame. Wired and ready to hang.
This looks great in a grouping with others from the collection.
Acrylic & charcoal on raw unprimed canvas, framed in 2.5" deep maple float frame. Wired and ready to hang.
This looks great in a grouping with others from the collection.
Acrylic & chalk pastel on raw unprimed canvas, framed in 2.5" deep maple float frame. Wired and ready to hang.
This looks great in a grouping with others from the collection.
Acrylic & chalk pastel on raw unprimed canvas, framed in 2.5" deep maple float frame. Wired and ready to hang.
This looks great in a grouping with others from the collection.
I know there is no such thing in life, but sometimes fate…or maybe coincidence, make the stars align for divine timing.
Acrylic & chalk pastel on raw unprimed canvas, framed in 2.5" deep maple float frame. Wired and ready to hang.
This looks great in a grouping with others from the collection.
Acrylic & chalk pastel on raw unprimed canvas, framed in 2.5" deep maple float frame. Wired and ready to hang.
This looks great in a grouping with others from the collection.
Acrylic on raw unprimed canvas, framed in 2.5" deep maple float frame. Wired and ready to hang.
This looks great in a grouping with others from the collection.
Acrylic & chalk pastel on raw unprimed canvas, framed in 2.5" deep maple float frame. Wired and ready to hang.
This looks great in a grouping with others from the collection.
This was my first completed piece of 2022, and I was needing some color and positivity in my life. It prompted a whole collection of works that represent simple little moments that bring a lot of joy.
2020 SPRING | SUMMER COLLECTION
These works are reflections, epiphanies and musings, in the language of art, created during quarantine due to the covid19 world pandemic. Definitely a keepsake for this historic time in our lives.
Acrylic & chalk pastels on 1.5" gallery canvas; colors wrap around the sides.
As a very social extrovert, I rarely have a need for alone time, but these days are different. I feel so alone, being disconnected from the outside world, yet I'm home with my husband and kids 24/7. I feel a little stuck in the middle.
Acrylic & chalk pastels on 1.5" gallery canvas; colors wrap around the sides.
What exactly am I feeling? I'm never sure because the moods change often. Staying present and focusing on the small world around me is essential, as the "negative moods" are exacerbated by internet and media. Keeping things very simple and slow each day, with no pressure.
Acrylic & chalk pastels on 1.5" cradled birch wood panel; colors wrap around the sides.
It's the only place we can walk, and boy are doing a lot of it! Isn't it nice to see more people walking, biking and skating around? It makes me wonder why it's not like this all the time? Do these people usually walk elsewhere, or do they simply have more time on their hands now? Either way, I love it.
Acrylic & chalk pastels on 1.5" cradled birch wood panel; colors wrap around the sides.
Community. Neighborhood. Neighbors. Unity. Connection. These words are things I've always valued and cherished, and now this quarantine has brought them to the forefront of our daily lives. I miss giving hugs to my 100 year old neighbor I visit often; I miss being able to pick up and squeeze the little kids next door; I miss popping in to our neighborhood shops...but I bet next year I'll be missing the porch parties, friendly waves, drive by honks and air hugs!
Acrylic & oil pastels on 1.5" cradled birch wood panel; colors wrap around the sides.
I feel like we are all settling in…to whatever "newness" we are experiencing right now. The whole world is collectively grieving our "normal life" from just a month or two ago, but knowing we're doing it together sure makes it a bit easier to swallow. Life is different...whether it's harder, sweeter, heartbreaking, slower or lonelier...and we're all taking it day by day.
Acrylic & oil pastels on 1.5" cradled birch wood panel; colors wrap around the sides.
This new life is like a new language, isn't it? It's hard to understand at first, but we learn the vernacular a bit more each day, practice new ways of doing things (speaking the language) and hope to become comfortable with this new way of living (fluency). As a former language instructor, this analogy sums it up perfectly.
Acrylic & chalk pencil on 1.5" deep cradled birch wood panel; wired and ready to hang.
We are spending a lot of time in the backyard, and I'm happy I have a space I can sip my cocktail surrounded by beauty. But I can't wait to do this with friends again!
Acrylic & chalk pencil on 1.5" deep cradled birch wood panel; wired and ready to hang.
I've been making an effort to think less and feel more. We all can let our minds take control of our thoughts and let them run wild. With all the negativity and sadness going on in the world right now, it's so important to look at things with wordless wonder and FEEL rather than THINK about them. As long as we are feeling and experiencing, it's okay to be thoughtless.
Acrylic & oil pastel on canvas in 1.5" deep maple wood float frame; wired and ready to hang.
It's always fun to say "it's five o'clock somewhere" when we need an excuse to day drink. But these days, when so many people are home and not able to celebrate with groups of friends, dance at concerts, travel to foreign lands, attend large events...it makes me feel a little bit better that "we're in this together". So when lifting that drink, I toast to the world, knowing there are many out there who are doing the same.
Acrylic & chalk pencil on canvas in maple wood float frame, wired and ready to hang.
I'm missing human connection immensely, but I'm soaking up every bit of this quiet. We live in a large city, so the constant buzz of humanity is a way of life. Not now. We live fairly close to a major freeway in San Diego, and can always hear the hum of traffic. Not now. We often have planes flying overhead, as our airport is right in the city. Not now. I love it, but know I'll be ready for a big loud party at the end of it all!
Acrylic & chalk pencil on canvas in maple wood float frame, wired and ready to hang.
At the beginning of this pandemic, I read a poem that stated: "we are in the same boat…just not the same storm" It's so true. This horrible storm is affecting everyone, but not in the same way. We are "in this together" but NOT in the same boat as everyone else. We all have different stories.
Acrylic & oil pastel on canvas in maple wood float frame, wired and ready to hang.
The ocean is my therapy, my solace. The salty sea air, the crashing waves, the mesmerizing sound, the sand beneath my feet…they are like a big hug after a long day. I miss being at the beach. Thank you, ocean, for always being there and waiting for us to return.
Acrylic on 2" deep cradled birch wood panel; colors wrap around the sides.
It's hard to stay optimistic during a global pandemic, when there is so much loss and uncertainty. But in order to stay healthy and strong, both physically and mentally, it's important that we all keep a postive outlook. Positive thinking does not mean you're in denial about the reality of the situation, it's just having faith that things will get better! It's looking at the bigger picture, rather than focusing on the now.
Acrylic & oil pastel on 2" deep cradled birch wood panel; colors wrap around the sides.
I once read something about optimism and how if we focus on the negative, it's like using the "zoom lens" on a camera - we narrow down our focus and cloud out the big picture. If we switch to a "wide angle lens" then we broaden our perspective and respond to life's challenges with an open mind, seeing more possibilities and choices. Every day we have a choice to make - zoom or wide angle lens?
Acrylic & oil pastel on 1.5" deep canvas; colors wrap around the sides. Wired and ready to hang.
I've never bought into the "hustle" mentality, or that we must be "busy" to feel accomplished. I'm all about keeping things slow and intentional, soaking up the moments and not letting life pass me by without noticing. I think all the travel I've done has helped me embrace this mindset, as so many other countries live slower than the U.S.
Acrylic & oil pastel on 1.5" deep canvas; colors wrap around the sides. Wired and ready to hang.
The people who know me best, know that I'm most at peace when my feet are in the sand and the ocean is in front of me. But the energy and joy I feel anywhere in nature is so therapeutic. Nature is my favorite source of inspiration for my art, my favorite place to spend a day with our kids (completely unplugged) and my favorite escape when life gets a little too much to handle.