Water

I am currently working on a series based on the elements. I decided to work on wood this time and allow the grain of the wood to pull through, throughout the piece. I was also very inspired by the art nouveau era. I enjoy contrasting a sharp, patterned border with the soft and organic feel of the human figure.
I am almost done with this piece and I will post the sketch for the next one soon.

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Testing Paper

I had the urge to play around with handmade paper the other day. I tea stained this paper and then added ink and watercolor to create a distressed background. I started to work on the figure but I didn't like how rough the paper was.

I moved onto arches watercolor paper which was so much better. The paper had enough tooth to create some sort of texture while still allowing me to render the face. 

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It's time....

Im so excited... Spectrum 18 is available for pre-order!! Can't wait to see it in person!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1599290596/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=specfantart-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399373&creativeASIN=1599290596

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An Art Show for our City

I will be in a group showing October the 14, 2011. It will be at 1049 Eldridge Rd. in Sugar Land from 6-10pm. I am excited to be a part of a show that is bringing the arts to Sugar Land. If you can make it I would love to see you there!

Below is the information that was posted about the show:

Friday, Oct 14, 2011 6-10PM
Free to the public1049 Eldridge, Sugar Land

SPECTRUM is an art show that we put together to show the creativity of our many local artists. While there have been many art shows in Sugar Land, we feel this one is unique as it taps into a vein of creativity that you would normally expect to find in other parts of Houston. We take that style and create a gallery around it that gives it the perfect environment to come alive.

We hope that this one night only showing will both inspire you and expand your desire to help our city's art culture. Find a date and/or some friends and come join us! There will be plenty of drinks, conversation and most of all, a chance to experience art in our city.

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Exciting News!!

I recently received some GREAT news! One of my paintings has been chosen to be in the next Spectrum 18 issue that will be out this November. I have admired this book and the artists that have been included in it for years. With a jury consisting of Julie Bell, Nathan Fox, Greg Manchess, Brandon & Jarrod Shiflett, Boris Vallejo, and Shena Wolf, I am so honored to have been chosen.  


This book will be available for purchase in Novemeber and will be distributed within the trade industry.


http://www.spectrumfantasticart.com/full_content.php?article_id=1332&full=yes&pbr=1

http://www.spectrumfantasticart.com/full_content.php?article_id=1341&full=yes&pbr=1

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Little Miss Artsy Gallery Showing

I was in a really fun show recently at War'Hous Gallery here in Houston. It was an all female show with a total of 15 featured artist. If you are in the area you should stop by the gallery and check out the art.

A VERY pregnant me and my family who came out to support... love them.

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Fashion Rules!

I have two of my paintings on display in Neiman Marcus this weekend, along with three other artist. I attended the opening reception and it was so much fun. There were models placed in front of each artist work and they had clothing corresponding to the colors in the art. It was a night of great fashion and art... such a good time!

Here are some pictures from the show:

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