Gracias

I always love drawing textures, and trees offer some of the most interesting textures possible.  The bristle cone pine is one of the most stunning, and here is my close up of this tree. I have a friend, Shandi, and she has a cousin who lives in a fabulous house near Sacramento.  This cousin allowed several of us girlfriends to stay for a special weekend, and while there, I was able to see Dede's impressive art collection.  She has many different types of art in her home, but a fair bit of drawing and lots of things inspired by nature.  Dede was my inspiration to go ahead and draw this tree that I have been thinking about doing, and call it Gracias. Thanks, Dede!

Pelicano Sold!

Pelicano will now hang on a private wall.  So glad it could make someone happy!

Zero for Eric

Eric, one of my amazing colleagues, commissioned me this summer to draw Zero, his beloved pup who is in doggy heaven. I am always so honored to do these types of drawings...our animals mean so much to us


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Arts Benicia Hosts Open Studios and Mosaic Project

On the weekend of May 5th and 6th, Arts Benicia will once again host Open Studios.  The Mosaic Project will be part of this for the second year in a row.  Tiles created by about 200 artists of all ages will be presented as one large piece on a gallery wall, then will be auctioned off for $25 each.  Here you see my contribution!  Go to www.artsbenicia.org for more info.

Hola Madre

I really like it so much better, not caring about a possible audience!  My Madre drawing symbolizes the idea that all humanity comes from one African woman.

Sin Titulo Dos

From the same idea as Sin Titulo Uno, here is more experimentation with hands, animals, textures...but with CUTE rats!

Sin Titulo Uno

SOLD!

More new work....having fun playing around with textures and juxtaposed ideas.  This one actually hit me when I couldn't sleep one night.  Does that explain it?  Ha!  I plan to put this in Art of a Community at Arts Benicia this month.