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3/2/2017 2 Comments

You Don't Even Know Me!

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​Well most of you do :) but I was recently asked the question, "How did you decide what celebrities to use in your 'Icons' collection?". At first I thought to myself what do you mean how did I choose them! Then I remembered that I think about this stuff all the time, but often I forget to share my process. So here's a little bit more about why I do what I do.

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2/22/2017 1 Comment

You're getting your art on my politics man!

Art in it's purest form is an interpretation of feeling by the artist. It comes in many forms whether it be a song, dance, poem, action, or piece you can hang on your wall. Today I want to take a look at art that is meant to challenge a way of thinking.....
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2/16/2017 0 Comments

Feed me baby!

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​There are so many artists I love and draw inspiration from. I'm sure it is no secret to you that one of my favorite platforms to keep up with other artists is Instagram. I wanted to dedicate this blog post to those that make me go Ooooo......


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2/7/2017 0 Comments

How to love the artsy soul for Valentines Day

​It's that time again! Time for cupids arrows and boxes filled with chocolate. Or, why don't you take a different approach.
Here are some Valentines day ideas sure to please the art lover in your life...

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2/2/2017 1 Comment

Things I'll keep in 2017

​I wanted to take some time and share with you some stuff that I'm really loving online. Our digital lives can easily get cluttered, and I often find myself unsubscribing and deleting more than I'm reading. I wanted to show you some of the things I'm holding on to! Read more......

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1/27/2017 1 Comment

What's up buttercup?

​What's new with the crew?

Nahh, it's still just me plugging away, making dreams, and kissing babies. But I have created some new exciting (at least for me) features to my art business...... (click the read more)

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1/18/2017 1 Comment

A little 30 in 30 update

We are halfway into January 2017, and halfway through the 30 paintings in 30 days challenge. So lets look back and see what's happened so far!

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1/11/2017 0 Comments

Art business in 2017

​Is Digital is the new Physical

It is no secret that the art world has been going through some major changes for the past few years. With the creation of better and faster, more personal technologies artist are able to ​

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1/4/2017 0 Comments

What kind of Artist are you?

​I love to listen to podcast throughout the day, and I listen to a number of podcast designed for artists. In one interview (I have searched and can not seem to find it) a guest was asked what advice he would give to an artist starting their business. He stated that before you even start your business, you should know what type of artist you are.

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12/28/2016 1 Comment

Behind the Scenes: 30 paintings in 30 days

Who is your favorite Pop Culture Icon?


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