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Latest Paintings: The Weathered Possibility Series

Occasionally, I just need to paint something that’s non-figurative and just appeals to my aesthetics. Below are fruits of my recent need to do just that! They are 12×16 paintings on wood panels. They will be what I expect to be part of a larger series, as the mood strikes me to paint more of [...]

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You might be a hardcore graphic designer if…

1. You’ve ever had a fender bender because you were analyzing a font on a billboard.
2. You find yourself wanting to hit “Apple Z” when you mess up in real life.
3. You consider meals to be inconveniences.
4. You wake up in the middle of the night with logo ideas.
5. You have more fonts than you [...]

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I milked a goat named Doris

Years ago, when I was 12 years old, my family and I had the incredible opportunity to visit an exchange student we had hosted in Switzerland. Many things about the country intrigued me, but one of the memories that stood out to me was the amazing garden and community that the family had. They had [...]

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Reviving a Cherished Photograph

A client recently approached me with a special request: To revive an old photograph that meant a lot to her. The photo was water damaged, stained, and faded. She wanted it to have new life, but wasn’t sure if it were possible.I set to work! With Photoshop, an hour of my time, and a little [...]

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Creating a Moment in Time… My Latest Painting

I was recently commissioned to paint a lovely woman named Loma. She lived a long, happy life, and recently passed away in her 90’s. The family wanted to memorialize her in a painting, which will be displayed above the mantle in the grandchildren’s play room.
Loma was a vibrant, amazing woman, and had stunning blue [...]

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It’s Good Friday… Do you know why?

It’s Good Friday!
As a child, I was perplexed by the name of this important day. Wasn’t it the day that acknowledges Jesus’ death? Jesus, who was sinless and pure, who deserved no death, but who chose it? Now I grasp how good this day really is. It’s a day that represents the [...]

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It’ll Cost You an Arm and a Leg…

My Dad came into town for his birthday this past weekend, and we decided to visit The Carter House, a site of one of the most gruesome battles of the Civil War (The Battle of Franklin). Dad’s a history buff, and I came along to support I actually ended up enjoying it a [...]

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Getting Stuck in Your Shirt…

“Help!” uttered a small voice from the backseat on my cousin’s family vacation. Holly’s motherly instinct kicked in and she quickly turned to see what was going on with her youngest son. The little guy had apparently gotten hot and tried to take off his shirt while strapped into his car seat. [...]

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Making it in a Recession-Crazed World

Admit it. All of the press and hype about this awful recession has started to get to you a little, hasn’t it? Even if you haven’t lost your job, you probably know someone who has, or you are concerned about your own.
The fact is, that yes… people have lost some jobs. They [...]

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Top 15 Benefits of Having a Husband

1. You have a solid reason to do your hair and makeup each morning.
2. You never have to make the bed again (this may just be a personal benefit, but it’s one that I find quite satisfying).
3. You have a great excuse to have cookies in the house.
4. Husbands can move heavy stuff.
5. Saturday mornings can now be spent [...]

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