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I’m excited to share that I will be the artist-in-residence at Disney Wonderground Gallery in Downtown Disney® District this February. That means that every Friday and Saturday evening in February I will be live painting! More details are forthcoming, but I wanted to share it because I’m excited (and a little nervous, too – my first time watercoloring in front of people!)
Hope to see you then! As always, this watercolor original is available here.
twinkle star
Another watercolor inspired by my daughter, who can be soothed out of most any bad mood with the lullaby twinkle, twinkle little star.
I will be vending at the Sunset Mercantile holiday show this Sunday in the Golden Gate Park along with 75 other makers. This will be my last show of the year before our pop-up opens at Stonestown mall from Dec 16-24th. I hope you will come by and visit!
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Watercolor available for $100, please contact [email protected] to purchase. Sized 3.5×5.25 on watercolor paper. I will update the post once sold. Prints are available here.
caretaker
At one of my shows this year, a fan told me that it was unfortunate that I couldn’t produce as much art as I did prior to becoming a mother. I nodded and tried to absorb what she was saying. It wasn’t offensive, it was merely her expressing her wish for more art.
In 2015, our family grew by one. Our tiny human consumes and directs our life. She also brings joy, light and laughter into our home every day. She changed me as a person, as an artist. So when she fell ill this weekend (don’t worry, she’s very slowly on the the mend) I cancelled my trip to DC. I had a fleeting thought about my work and about my conversation from earlier this year.
I love my family and I love my career. They overlap, sing together, sing apart, and occasionally have friction. My days are scheduled and my art making hours are restricted. Multiple times a day, my daughter comes into my studio, sits on my lap and asks for one of my pens. Every so often, I drop by her room to sing a song with her and our nanny or distract her while we sneak a jacket on for their morning walk. I welcome these forays from my work.
I do produce less art. To think that I could be the same artist and produce the same quantity of work would be foolish. To say that parenting changes you is an understatement. I chose to cancel my trip and take care of my baby, but I will still raise money for causes I believe in. All proceeds for the sales of the print below (past and future) will be donated to the ACLU.
Finding the balance between my family and career has made me sharply aware that my power – our power – isn’t merely in our ability to stay persistent in our work – it is our ability to change, adapt and continue to do good work.
Original watercolor sold. Prints available here.
explorers
Process photos ^_^
In preparation for something I can’t talk about yet, I will be producing watercolors more regularly! This is my first of many ^_^
4×6, on arches watercolor paper, SOLD
reunion
In 2012 I was honored at the White House by the Obama Administration as a champion of change. I was elated and create this piece featuring the President and First Lady, who inspired so many with their work and dedication – it still holds a special place in my heart.
This coming Monday they’ve invited all the champions over the past 8 years back for a reunion. I’ve been disappointed and (honestly) scared by the rise in hatred in our country and was unsure about attending.
But, I chose to go and create art along the way. I don’t know what I will draw – perhaps it will be like much of my other work or perhaps it may be more overtly political. Either way I will make it available for purchase and donate all the proceeds to the ACLU.
I am happy to take you on this journey with me – albeit bittersweet.
witch treats (happy halloween!)
Witch treats – $45
I can’t believe it’s the end of October! This marks the end of inktober – my first year completing all 31 days! It was such a wonderful break from digital work and thank you for following along with me and your sweet messages! I’ll be taking a few days off and back later this week with my usual full color illustrations ^_^
And I hope you & yours have a safe and happy Halloween!
Sea mates – $45
Candy corn break – $35
All original inktober drawings are available for purchase (including shipping) if you’re the first to contact me! They measure 2.5×3.5 inches on bristol board made with a combination of brush pen, color markers, gold paint and a little dash of colerase pencils. I will update the post with sold if they’re gone ^_^
a warm cup
A warm cup – SOLD
Ocean kiss – SOLD
All original inktober drawings are available for purchase (including shipping) if you’re the first to contact me! They measure 2.5×3.5 inches on bristol board made with a combination of brush pen, color markers, gold paint and a little dash of colerase pencils. I will update the post with sold if they’re gone ^_^
terrible yellow eyes
I have two watercolors in the Sendak and Silverstein tribute show at Leanna Lin’s Wonderland in Los Angeles! I’m super happy to be in the company of many talented artists – the show opens tomorrow at 6pm, check it out if you’re in the area!
Have a great weekend ^_^
fairy wings
Another watercolor Wednesday, purchase info on my instagram ^_^
