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, July 29, 2013

Mondrian Inspired....

These kids are as natural as it comes with paint! Loved the outcome of these!

Enjoy!

Kayla's Abstract, 16" x 20" Acrylic on Paper
Colin's Abstract, 16" x 20" Acrylic on Paper
All done!
,
Just beginning!
Peace, Love, & ART.
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Saturday, July 27, 2013

The McAllister kids Love their craft time with Aunt Brittany!

Impromptu babysitting trip brings on a night full of crafts! Kayla and Colin love doing "cafs" with their Aunt Brittany. Here are some images of their paintings! Using the masking tape method. Will have photos of their finished paintings later! :) 

Gettin' warmed up.
Concentration at it's finest
Working very hard at being VERY careful! :)
Almost done!
Success! 
Peace, Love, & ART.
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Tuesday, July 16, 2013

New painting in the works...

Enjoy... not quite finished yet. More photos to come, this is a custom painting for this weekend's Colors & Bottles Bachelorette private event! It should be a fun one!

 

Peace, Love, & ART. 
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Distance Makes the Heart Grow Fonder...

Oh Boy... 3 months sure does fly by fast these days! I can't believe I've neglected this page for 3 months... well, lets not harp on details. Here are some photos of what I've been up to... 









 
These are all available for sale on my Etsy site: iheARTohio
Stop by and 'FOLLOW' me! :) 
Also feel free to swing by my FACEBOOK page! 

Peace, Love, & ART!
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