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I hope no one is coming to this site for the blog, but just in case, here is an update!

So, I have been working from home for the last 7 months or so thanks to the global pandemic. I thought it would be cool, but the novelty only lasted for about 2 months. Now every day is the same.. I roll out of bed and walk the 10 feet to my desk, where I sit all day by myself, doing a job I don’t particularly like. In fact, all the parts of my job that I liked have basically been cut out since working from home. So, I decided to quit!

My coworkers have been asking me where I am going from here, and I am a little embarrassed to tell them that I don’t have a real job lined up. The truth is, I just need some time to do nothing! The world is so crazy right now, what with the pandemic and the political climate, not to mention the fact that my current job is to provide technical support for public safety.. including some of the police departments that have been in the news recently for brutality against their citizens.

This crazy time has reminded me, though, that life is short and there is no excuse for doing anything that isn’t fulfilling.

So here I go! Taking the leap into unemployment. In truth, I plan to spend this time doing what I love – art. It may take some time, but I realized that I’ve never truly put the effort and time into my art practice to even try making a real go of it as a career. I’ve always worried too much about being able to pay my bills. Important for sure, but I’m at a point where I can afford to make that less of a priority.

Wish me luck! And buy my art! 😉

Hey folks! I am a terrible blogger, but here is an update:

This summer has been great! Started off early with our trip to Costa Rica in April. The country was beautiful and full of animals. We went snorkeling, saw some sloths, and were woken up at night by geckos and howler monkeys.
Since coming home, we’ve just been enjoying the season. I’ve been to a few concerts – some good, some not so good. Doing some work on our house, though not nearly as much as we probably should have.

I am currently taking a Clay Modeling class for Automotive product design, and it has been preeetty cool. Hoping to move into that for a more art-centric career someday.

I am also about to head to New Jersey for my day job. Not the most exciting, but I am always up for a little travel!

All and all, there has been plenty going on since my last update, but shamefully not very much art. I intend on getting back into the swing of things, but.. life, man. It’s a bitch.

And I’m BACK!

I don’t know if I will keep up with the blogging this time, I’m not very good at it.  But I WILL be updating the website with new works soon.

As always, stay tuned!

Finally finished editing my first video.  This is a fast-motion video of my newest series of work.  Enjoy 🙂

 

httpss://youtu.be/NyqJJxf-JKI

Hey all!

Well, I was super pumped at the prospect of getting into an awesome grad school this year, but after receiving rejection letters from all of them this month, I guess I’ve got to make a new plan til next time.

Luckily, I have still had luck with my artwork being in local shows. Thanks everyone who was able to make it out to Venus Rising – an all women exhibition!

Also, stay tuned for my next show, as I will be part of this year’s CCS Alumni Exhibition!

 

This is month has shown me more rejection, depression, and stress than I’ve experienced in a while, but I am still hopeful!  Still doing my thing and hopefully working on more art.

My immediate goal is to find an awesome full time job, instead of working two that don’t pay enough, so that I can devote more time to developing my body of work even further.   I am incredibly thankful to those of you who have kept me in mind and have been sending me possible leads for new jobs.

Something has got to work out soon! Right?!

 

Come see some great art by ALL women artists (myself included)! Proceeds benefit a great cause.

Hellooo pals!

It’s about time for an update, and there is a TON going on right now.

As you may or may not know, I currently work two jobs, which pretty much blows. BUT I have been able to keep myself motivated with my artwork. Probably in large part because I want that to be my job, not this two job bs!

Exciting new things:

I purchased a canopy tent and booth setup, and am going to be applying to sell at art fairs being held in the area!

I’ve also gotten my studio cleaned out and setup as the stage for my YouTube show, teaching art like Bob Ross, but badass 😎

 

Potentially exciting things:

I applied for grad school and am now in the excruciating waiting for things to happen phase.  It’s incredibly nerve racking to know that my potential future will be decided mainly by a 500 word essay and some pictures of my artwork. And maybe a super awkward interview 😖

I am also waiting on three gallery shows that I’ve entered to let me know if they’ve chosen my work.

Wish me luck!!

Check out the portfolio page to see my piece from the Dirty Show!

 

 

 

 

 

…..It’s art.

 

 

Turned in my work for the Dirty Show today!

Finally seeing some signs of spring! Time to come out of my hermit hole and start working again.

Looking for some inspiration to get a kick start. One of my favorite artists to look to is Michael Borremans.

If you haven’t yet, check out this video:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dhhUmwmlMtc

His work is hauntingly beautiful. Something about it is not quite right, and I love it. And check out his home/studio! I want it.