Art
Reveal of the Finished Painting: Woman in a Red Raspberry Beret
Have you been wondering how it would turn out? Now you can see the finished painting, my version of Picasso’s “Woman in a Red Beret “. Sotheby’s Auction House has a great blog post on Picasso’s painting that they recently auctioned off. You can see the Picasso piece below. The portrait I…
Read MoreRed Beret Work in Progress Video
Would you be inspired by a $70 million painting? I was. But it wasn’t about the money (though the auction sale total did amaze me). Really when I saw Picasso’s “Woman in a Red Beret”, the piece recently auctioned off at Sotheby’s, it was the undiluted, unapologetic emotion of the image that got me.…
Read MoreWhen Red Beret Meets Raspberry Beret
Ever get a song stuck in your head? As I worked on my version of Picasso’s “Woman in a Red Beret “, the song, “Raspberry Beret “, by Prince floated into my mind. I started to wonder if Prince had been inspired by Picasso, too. And then, I realized the poetry of following “…berry”…
Read MoreThe Girl Who Left Home to Learn David Hockney
Oh, I had such a fantastical afternoon, once upon a too bright Saturday. I found my way into the strangely dim, yet clear light of a brand new art center and its surprising gem of a show: David Hockney‘s Etchings from his book, “Six Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm“. These fairy tales are…
Read MoreWork in Progress: Woman in a Red Beret’s Paint Spatter and Pencil
Where do you start a project? When I start a painting, I have a theme in mind. In this case, I am painting my version of Picasso’s “Woman in a Red Beret”. I look through a collection of paint spatters and smears that I have created, looking for an image to appear in one…
Read MoreA Peek at the Beret
A sneak peek for you: a detail from my take on Picasso’s “Woman in a Red Beret”. Picasso’s painting caught my attention when it was auctioned off for $70 million, recently. Great piece (ya might say)! I just couldn’t resist getting up close and personal with his work. I can’t wait to share the…
Read MoreNewest Skelly Painting Preview
Here’s a preview just for you: a new piece in the Skelly series. This series is inspired by the Day of the Dead and Halloween. No matter what’s happening in these paintings, you know there are going to be skeletons and there’s going to be fun. Care to join the little Skelly girl on…
Read MoreThe Adventures of Skelly Ball at the 6th Annual Fine Arts Competition
Are you as surprised as I was? I couldn’t believe it when they called my name to receive the award: a red ribbon for second place in my category. When I entered my painting, “Skelly Ball”, into the 6th Annual Fine Arts Competition (hosted by the Elk Grove Fine Arts Center), I thought I…
Read MoreA Winter Sneak Peek
Hello, you, lovely you! Here’s a new sneak peek, a small detail from a larger piece. Winter’s almost over, but it’s been pervasive in my studio. My newest artwork plays in the land of winter, cold, ice, and snow. Check back here to see it unfold. How about out your way, is it icy…
Read MoreYou’re Invited to the Reception for a New Exhibit
I’m inviting you to the reception and awards ceremony for the newest exhibit I’m participating in. I’m so excited! I just got notified that I get to be in the 6th Annual Open Fine Arts Competition at the Elk Grove Fine Arts Center. It’s Saturday, March 3rd, from 4 to 7 pm. It’s coming…
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