“ A painting is an illusion, a piece of magic, so what you see is not what you see.” Philip Guston There are several reasons why you might choose to buy small paintings but here are some possible reasons why you should: Space constraints: Small paintings or fine art prints are a great option for you if you have limited wall space or live in small apartments or rooms. They can be easily accommodated in any area without overwhelming the available space. Versatility: This one is really a subset of Space Constraints. Small paintings can be displayed in various settings, such as homes, offices ..read more

Often we don’t know how the small steps forward in pursuit of what brings us joy will lead to other opportunities. Two years ago, I had recently completed my first collection Inhale Exhale and had exhibited the paintings at the Conway Arts and Crafts Fair. I would not have imagined at that time, I would have a segment on my local tv channel. Now’s lets do a bit of time travel (queue time travel music): I received an email inquiry in September of 2023 asking if I would be interested in being interviewed for the NH Chronicle, the local channel for WMUR. Absolutely! Although, I did let the repor ..read more

I am thrilled to announce the release of three of my synesthesia paintings are available as fine art prints! Get ready to immerse yourself in my curated selection of captivating fine art prints, carefully chosen to ignite your imagination and captivate your senses. While original artworks are undeniably appealing, let's talk about why fine art prints should be a must-have addition to your collection because fine art prints are a game-changer for art enthusiasts like you. Affordability: Okay, let's be real. Original artworks can sometimes be a bit out of reach, both in terms of availability a ..read more

Ready to spruce up your living space with a dash of creative genius? How about taking inspiration from a mind-blowing piece of artwork? Get ready to turn your space into a hip gallery of inspiration that'll have everyone talking! I’m diving headfirst into the exciting world of using art as a muse to decorate your room. Here is a sample color palette taken from my painting Sunrise through Fog. Picking the Coolest Artwork: First things first, find a piece of artwork that speaks to your soul. Hit up local galleries, browse online platforms, or even unleash your inner Picasso and create your own ..read more

Graham Sutherland said, “In painting, you have to destroy in order to gain... you have got to sacrifice something you are quite pleased with in order to get something better. Of course, it's a risk.” If you want something great, you must sacrifice something good, yup even the really good. Merriam-Webster defined sacrifice as: “destruction or surrender of something for the sake of something else. Something given up or lost.” As an artist, I get to make the decision of what part of the painting becomes the sacrifice. The area I paint over, the line that missed its mark, the color that isn’t mak ..read more

I am learning how saying yes to one thing can lead to something else even more exciting! The Backstory: In April of 2022 I hung my collection The Color of Music in the exhibition hall of the Peterborough Town Library, in Peterborough New Hampshire. This show, in collaboration with my musician husband Chad, was the first one that showed paintings of my sound-color synesthesia. One evening during the summer my husband mentions, “Hey just in case you get an inquiry email, its not a scam.” and he proceeds to explain that he lobbed my information over to Old Blood Noise Endeavors because he saw an ..read more

The new year is here but I am still in the reflection head space, not quite ready to “get back to work.” Partially because I believe the holiday season is too rushed and I want to be intentional in the celebration of change in seasons. I have been using the Cultivate Goal Planner for six years now and I know that the action of defining what is most important has been one of the major reasons why I am writing this right now. As I have been reflecting over 2022 I have learned a few things in life and art. Community This is a hot keyword I’ve heard used a lot. It means “a feeling of fellowship ..read more

You just bought a new house, renovated a room in your home or got into a nicer apartment and you are ready to up grade the college poster with real art. You’ve done the home decor goods stores before but find them lacking in originality and emotional connection with you. What you are looking for is to add art that fits more with who you are instead of matching your sofa or wall color. Buying art is personal and is an exciting experience. What if you have never shopped for “real” art before? Where do you begin your search in finding a painting that stirs your soul and is affordable? Let’s pu ..read more

Using 3 simple tools you have in your home, you can be 100% certain that painting your are gushing over will fit on your wall. I need visuals to make numbers and measurements come to life. Having dyscalculia (a severe difficulty in making arithmetical calculations) plays a role in not being able to appropriately size object in space. If you are like me- you read the dimensions of a painting but honestly not able to connect that size to what it would look like on your wall. Here is my best tip to make sure any painting you adore will work in your space. 3 Tools you will -probably- have on hand ..read more

Saturday afternoon was a scheduled time for me to get away from the house and reset my heart and mind. I find I need these moments of solitude in the woods to recenter me. I normally bring my journal/sketchbook with me because I know I will have some thoughts and images I want to get out. I headed for an a local conservation area on a humid sunny afternoon. The nature walk started out fairly well. I took a trail I hadn't explored before and was about 1/2 mile in when I noticed that anytime I stopped to observe something on the trail I would get swarmed by mosquitos. "I'll just walk faster" I ..read more