Abstraction

It fun to explore other styles. I have been playing with abstraction and have found a style that I feel incorporates collage and found objects. This new series still reminds me of my figurative work but allows me more freedom and a sense of playfulness. Hope to post new images soon!

The Global Market Collective

The Global Market Collective is a pop up concept started by Tulane grads and friends Sue Kelligrew Sartor and Cynthia Cazort Collins. The shop will feature high end goods and wares that are globally inspired and locally designed. A carefully curated group of 20 designers, artists, and artisans will be featured....Pucci lined and gloriously refurbished vintage minks, capes, & stoles, unique & exquisitely crafted tables, light fixtures & home accessories, men's and women's clothing & accessories, one-of-a-kind gift items, amazing art, beautifully designed stationary and paper goods, funky and fabulous statement jewelry, hand loomed hand dyed & embroidered silk tunics & kaftans, cashmere & silk/wool ponchos, gorgeous Fortuny cummerbund sets & accesories, hand bags and clutches made of the finest antique kimonos and hand crafted leather, and an organic apothecary for optimal serenity, health & beauty......Designs from Japan, Colombia, Italy, South America, India, & all over the globe,

A percent of all sales go back to Café Reconcile - an incredible New Orleans' Non-Profit offering at risk young adults an education in the culinary arts.... both in the kitchen and behind the scenes with the business of running a restaurant. November 17th at 6:00 kick off with our Global Cocktail Party Shopping night.... craft beer tasting and the Southeastern Louisiana launch of Louisiamber beer! Second Vine will feature wine tastings - unique and glorious french white and red bordeaux. Café Reconcile will be catering lite yummy bites. Can't wait to see you at the GMC•NOLA!

I am so thrilled to be exhibiting my art with these incredible artists, designers and creators. My art seeks to explore the wonder and enchantment of living. Mixed media paintings are created on canvas and wood panel and embellished with metallic leaf, paint and other materials. Can't wait to bring my art to NOLA!

Art to the Power of 10 at the McNay

Steves and I had a great time at the McNay last Friday evening. Sadly I did not win the art raffle but sold my newest painting "Venus" that night. Tonight I have three paintings at the Steelhouse Lofts in Southtown. Other fabulous San Antonio artist will be exhibiting their work in these new contemporary SA lofts.

September Mixed Media Clas at T Street Studios

My Mixed Media class has been a lot of fun, and a learning experience for me as well as my brave and creative students. The first day we made a personal mandala using acrylic paint on a wood panel. We needed more than the two hours to finish this ambitious project but I think we all had a good time and learned something about layering acrylic paint. This week, we applied metallic leaf to our wood panels and cut out imagery to collage and paint. These collaged and painted images were then glued onto the wood panel. I'm looking forward to week number three with this fun group of ladies and one fun man (artist Michael Wayne).