Tag: working artist

Say Hello to “Dre Tha Barber”

BAM! Comin’ rightacha! Say hello to “Dre Tha Barber” an artwork I was commissioned to produce recently. If this painting could talk it’d scream LET’S GOOOOOOOOO!!!!! I was approached by Dre’s aunt to create a special piece that would celebrate his graduation from barber school while also bringing a bit of flare and energy to… Continue reading Say Hello to “Dre Tha Barber”

I’ll Be Happy When

My grandma died early Saturday morning. She was 96 years old. She lived a long, blessed life and for that I am grateful. But her departure is also a reminder: death is coming for us all. So when I find myself in a self-placed conditional constraint cycle, ruminating things like I’ll be happy when I… Continue reading I’ll Be Happy When

Summer Vibes

It’s already a thousand degrees in Houston, so it must be summer! Woo hoo! School’s out! Let’s play! If you’re like me, those are the kind of thoughts that come when I reminisce about summertime vibes. For me growing up in central Illinois, summer was an open call for being outdoors all the time! And… Continue reading Summer Vibes

Take My Classes, Take My Workshops!

As spring screeches to a halt, it’s already a thousand degrees in the Houston area, so that means it’s time to retreat indoors and bask in the glory that is 21st century air conditioned living! Yeehaw! Don’t worry, friends, there is plenty to do indoors! In fact, I have several classes and workshops coming up… Continue reading Take My Classes, Take My Workshops!

Dream, Dream, Dream

Over the last month I have been doing a lot of art festivals. And while it’s exhilarating and fun and exciting and uplifting (for the most part), it’s also a lot of work. I imagine the majority of people don’t realize the amount of work — the physical labor, the logistics, the stress — that… Continue reading Dream, Dream, Dream