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Current, Wilding Series, Wildlife

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Mixed media and metal leaf on canvas, custom framed in reclaimed pier wood 45″x45″

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Playing with some little pieces and some new techn

Playing with some little pieces and some new techniques. This will be in the upcoming #lionheart show at @riversidestudios #contemporarypainting #contemporarywildlifeart #greywolf

Just a little throwback video from the Incline Vil

Just a little throwback video from the Incline Village Library mural project last spring… #publicart #tahoeartist #tahoewildlife #stellarsjay

For me, one of the best parts of being an artist (

For me, one of the best parts of being an artist (and also one of the most deliciously difficult at times) is exploring my way through where to go next… I’m inspired by so many things, including the wilderness on whose border I live, a color, a sound, a song or poem… and then a landslide of new (in this case literal) material comes my way and I can feel the edges of my consciousness prickling with how it all connects, but it doesn’t yet. It’s the knowing that it will, somehow, that is that electric edge of the creative process. Knowing I can trust it and follow it, and bring it into form. My educational background covers many different disciplines, but I spent quite a bit of time playing with fiber. I also started shopping at thrift stores when I was a teenager and before it was cool to do so… but loved the history of the objects and items I found… in this case I now have stacks of incredible upholstery samples which may have been otherwise headed to the landfill, but neither the designer who gifted them nor myself could stomach that… so let’s see what they become instead. A patchwork substrate for a painting? A sculpture? I have ideas… #creativeprocess #contemporarypainting #reclaimed #interiordesign #treasurenottrash

Picture of the recent painting of wild Samson, fin

Picture of the recent painting of wild Samson, finished and freshly delivered (not even hung yet in this photo).. at home with his blue bear companion across the living room… #contemporarypainting #wildlifepainting #nevadawildhorses #tahoeblackbear

Just delivered to @riversidestudios in downtown Tr

Just delivered to @riversidestudios in downtown Truckee… Wilding Reclaimed-Golden Bear. Come by to see her, my big sleepy happy girl. #contemporarypainting #contemporarywildlifeartist #tahoeartist #truckeefineartgallery

Another… this one much smaller at only 18x24. Ac

Another… this one much smaller at only 18x24. Acrylic and spray paint on reclaimed upholstery fabric, over cradled birch panel. Not quite done, but close. Started this guy a few weeks ago during the tail end of the holiday break. #contemporarywildlifeart #contemporarypainting #truckeeartist #tahoeartist #tahoeblackbear #roaringblackbear

This is what’s been keeping me busy in the studi

This is what’s been keeping me busy in the studio… beautiful Samson, one of Nevada’s wild stallions. Mixed acrylic on canvas, 48x60”. From a gorgeous source photo taken by the talented Troy Wright. @troy_wright_photography I’m so very glad I stumbled upon this incredibly talented person a few years ago on Facebook, who had taken up photography in retirement, and that he was generous enough to allow me to use some of his images as inspiration… what an amazing second act he’s having as a photographer. Please check out his page and the goods he has available, and let it inspire you too. #tahoeart #nevada #nevadawilderness #wildhorses #contemporarywildlifeart

The latest… mixed media on reclaimed panel 20x20

The latest… mixed media on reclaimed panel 20x20”, 23.5x23.5 as framed. #newwork #owl #contemporarywildlifeart

I’ll be set up at @riversidestudios this Friday

I’ll be set up at @riversidestudios this Friday doing some live painting during their first Festive Friday, which also happens to be their once-a-year seconds sale. The perfect time to come by, do a little local holiday shopping, say hi, and see everything the gallery has to offer as well as some of the latest littles I’ve been working on… cozy pieces for cozy spaces. #contemporarypainting #smallworks #contemporarywildlifeartist #shoplocal #shopsmallbusiness #womenledbusinesses

Just a few bears… two littles in progress, a cou

Just a few bears… two littles in progress, a couple play pieces (where I experiment with new things), a mama and her wee babe. I saw a fuzzy cutie crossing the road half a block from my house the other day… looked like they were fattening up well for winter ❤️ #tahoelife #luckyartist #furryneighbors

Just a few new minis, and one of a few pieces on t

Just a few new minis, and one of a few pieces on the easel this week #contemporarywildlifeart #tahoeblackbears

Inquiring bears want to know… do you plan to vot

Inquiring bears want to know… do you plan to vote today?

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