I received my BA from Ohio University. I was lucky enough to dive into my studio art classes with some of the best artists around (OK, I may be a little biased but really; best artists, PERIOD). The faculty at OU thrived on making their mini artists question, critique, lose their mind, & question their art some more. Until they felt that they may truly die from lack of conceptual ideas, much less the manifestation of these ‘ideas’. I graduated in 2011, with a handful of paintings that were good enough to throw on a website. I’ve spent my time since college focusing less on conceptual ideas & more on the materials in hand. While discovering what my materials can do for me, I find myself never being able to fight the urge to add more color & texture. I’ve given up on fighting this urge and now embrace it. I continue to find new ways to manipulate the paint & manifest my ideas. I encourage you to take notice to the variation in color, value, texture & movement in my art. These paintings are simply abstractions of everyday life, feelings & concerns. They’re inspired by my surroundings & are focused far more on the materials than the message.

Monday, December 19, 2011

DIY Christmas Gifts

HELLO!

I don't know about you, but I am in a christmas FRENZY... doing tons of last minute DIY christmas gifts. Here are a couple gifts that I have put together that have turned out wonderfully. Hopefully I will post more photos in the next couple of days of the rest of my christmas DIY gifts as I finish them! :) All of these gifts were between $6-$10. Sorry for the low quality of photos, they're from my not-so-smart phone!

 The beads and silver filled wire I bought at Beads n' Things in Athens, Ohio. They are a wonderful source for socially responsible gifts, and they have uber amounts of jewelry supplies and beads! The best hidden secret of Ohio.
Bird's nest charm... I chose the amount of eggs (beads) based upon the amount of children or grandchildren the giftee has :)


These candle holders are going with a diffuser set as a gift. Candle Holders: Walmart @ $0. 97/each
Close up of candle holders with ribbon design taped to them
FINISHED! The diffuser to the left I made on a pottery wheel, filled it with skewers I cut to size, and I am providing a BIG bottle of diffuser oil. This cost a total of $10! :)
They look so lovely in the dark! I am so excited to see these in my sisters living room! :)
Not sure if this is for anyone, or I might keep it for myself.. but this is simply water color on 9x12 canvases. You can do ALOT with a little paint. canvas, and creativity! :)

Hope you guys have enjoyed this post, and if I don't post before Christmas, I hope you all have a wonderful holiday and spend your time wisely with your closest friends and family. 

Peace&Love.
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Wednesday, December 14, 2011

A Stroll with a Dear Friend...

Just some more of my latest edits from a stroll with a dear friend. A couple of these photos are Collaborations with Krista Susi. She photographed and I edited, those photos are noted. :) Just a friendly reminder that these photos will also be posted on my webpage and are for sale. Most photos I can sell in all standard print sizes, some can only be smaller prints. Send an email if you are interested in purchasing any prints.
Photo taken by Krista Susi, Edits done by Moi. :)
Photo: Krista Susi, Edits: Moi
Photo: Krista Susi, Edits: Moi
Subject: Krista Susi, Photo: Moi
Photo: Krista Susi, Edits: Moi
ENJOY YOUR DAY FOLKS. :)
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Radar Hill, Athens, Ohio

Hi Friends, 

I found a flash drive I thought I had lost, and I was SO SO very happy. Why do you ask?? Because they had photos that my dear friend Krista and I had taken during our Hike to Radar Hill in Athens, Ohio. Athens is a very special place for me and these photos really exhibit just a touch of the beauty Athens, Ohio has to offer... that can be said for the entire region of Southeastern Ohio. Here are a few of the photos I took, I hope you enjoy these as much as I do. 


Peace&Love.


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Monday, December 12, 2011

RIP Dear, Sweet Brutus

Brutus... One of my favorite Dogs.

That's all for today! :)
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Artworks

Hi Again :) 

Just some Clips of my Artwork... be sure to check out my website to see the artworks in their entirety.
They Never Lost Track of Eachother...
Dancing Dreams
Fallen
Country and Western
His Flowers
Man's Best Friend
Día de los Muertos
They Never Lost Track of Eachother

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Sunday, December 11, 2011

Projects Projects Projects

Hi Friends!

I have been so distracted from what my goal of this blog would be... so I am going to slowly load photos of upcoming projects. I have to be careful though, beucase many of these new projects are actually CHRISTMAS PRESENTS! Yep, it's that time of year... when I begin brainstorming the most useful and thoughtful DIY ideas for friends and family. I am a little late, but HEY... I have completed my TO-DO list for the projects! :) So, without further distraction... I am getting on the BALL, and making my gifts... starting TODAY. 
I have created an online portfolio/website you can check out if interested in purchasing any pieces or perusing my portfolio! 

Happy Sunday Folks!!! Season Finale of BOARDWALK EMPIRE tonight... so sad another season is over. 
Peace&love!
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