I’m pleased to announce that my work is included in the Spring 2015 issue of the Minneapolis area arts magazine, “exploring TOSCA”. This is their fourth annual American Artists Series and this year I was chosen as the New Mexico artist of the year. How cool is that?! In each issue they feature several artists from […]
Blogging for Artists – the why and how
I want to share a lovely invitation from the Dona Ana Arts Council for a panel on blogging for artists that I’m honored to be a part of. Please join us if you’re in the area. Also, check out the classes and events at the end of the post. How important is blogging to an […]
My work in Southwest Art magazine
The January issue of Southwest Art magazine just arrived, and I’m so happy to see the article on my work. The magazine features some of the finalists from the 31st annual Artist’s Magazine competition. I’m so happy to be included and I feel so honored my work is shown among such wonderful artists.
Painting in my kitchen’s light
My studio is dark. There are no windows and very little light filters through the door. I have lots of artificial light, but it’s not the same. My kitchen, on the other hand, has two sky lights and the bright New Mexican light is wonderful. One morning as I was sitting at the kitchen table […]
Rabbit and duck still life
A new still life with a ceramic rabbit vase and the chrome ‘cold duck’ bank, called, Confidant. I wanted to create a quiet atmosphere in this painting and emphasize the white rabbit, while playing with the warm and cool greens. This painting is on display at Adobe Patio Gallery for the Small is Beautiful Show that’s up […]
paintingHabit and Studio Blog will merge
The paintingHabit blog is going away. I’m grateful for all those of you who follow it, but it’s too much to keep up two blogs, a newsletter, a website, AND actually paint. So, I’m merging it with my Studio blog. If you want to continue following my work, please subscribe to the Studio Blog. On the same form […]
Three apricots with sky
This painting has a vintage feel with the warm clouds behind the apricots. Another combination of landscape and still life. | Available unframed Don’t forget to enter the painting give-away contest. Only 3 days left. Click the link on the right side of the page to enter.
Three cherries with dark sky
We’ve had lots of rain during this monsoon season. Wonderful clouds have filled the skies, some white and some dark.
Pomegranate on silver tray
This is the demo painting I did for the closing reception of my show Beyond the Veil at Unsettled Gallery. It was a two-hour demo on the patio of the gallery and it was a really hot day which helped me to paint quickly! Then I tweaked it a bit after the demo. Thanks to […]
Demo at Unsettled Gallery & giveaway reminder
That’s right, I’m doing a demo at Unsettled Gallery at the closing reception of my show, Beyond the Veil. It will be from 4-6pm on Saturday – that’s this coming Sat, Aug 30th. So please come out and enjoy some light refreshments, conversation and an explanation and demo of my painting process. Also, don’t forget […]
Finalist for The Artist’s Magazine competition
I’m delighted that my painting, Green Curtain, was awarded finalist in the Still Life/Interior category of The Artist’s Magazine 31st Annual Art Competition. As a finalist I get a mention along with the other finailsts in the December issue when the winners paintings are published. This painting is currently on display in my show, Beyond the Veil, […]