92nd Annual Landscape Show: Second Place Winner
Exhibition Details The first Santa Cruz Art League Statewide Exhibition was held in 1928. What a joy to be part of their 92nd Annual Landscape Show, and a true honor to be awarded with a 2nd place ribbon! At the opening reception, I had the privilege of meeting show...
Central Coast Inspired – Mini Explorations
I'm trying something new! I have a stack of 12 mini panels (5x7 inches). I’ll be revisiting recent subject matter — working from photos I’ve taken of people and places here, on the Central Coast! But playing around with new color combos and composition. I’ll be adding...
New Coastal Landscapes – Collab with Kara Bullock Art School!
Are You Interested in Using a Fun Combination of Techniques to Create Truly Distinctive Artwork? Would You Like to Explore New Ways of Capturing The Beauty that Surrounds You? Join Holly Beals in her brand new course, COASTAL LANDSCAPES, where you will uncover unique...
Mindful Miri Podcast – Artist Interview
Connecting with Miriam during this past Open Studios Art Tour was such a treat! She came to visit my studio with a fellow art appreciator (thank you for introducing us, Stefanie!) and we struck up a conversation. The next thing I know, she's inviting me to be...
A Commission Story
Two women roast red peppers over a fire, near a street corner in Macedonia. When Iris sent me the initial photo to use as inspiration for this painting, taken in the area where her husband grew up, I was excited for the opportunity to capture the warmth of this...
Featured in 805 Living
Part of the recent Regroup exhibition at Studios on the Park, which showcased all female artists of varying media and points of view, Her Thoughts and Fallen Trees found her way into the November issue of 805 Living! [gallery size="large" columns="1"...
GIVE AWAY – LET’S FACE IT, 2023!
Hello Friends! I’m so excited to announce that I’m going to be part of the Let’s Face It - 2023 Team! LET’S FACE IT is a course created and hosted by Kara Bullock. It’s for anyone who wants to practice creating portraits and figurative art. Each week in 2023, you will...