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Gallery Art Exhibition

I participated in a gallery art exhibition on April 14th of this year and it was a really great experience. It was held at the Rumjahn Gallery and Framery in Evansville, Indiana. The whole experience, from conception and set up to the actual event was an experience that I am grateful for. I had a backrow seatContinue reading “Gallery Art Exhibition”

New Art Ventures

Last year, I participated in an art fair and attended a few as an observer and I got some ideas that I wanted to try for this year. A lot of the types of art fairs I was attending had more of a craft atmosphere rather than a fine art feel. At the start ofContinue reading “New Art Ventures”

New Opportunities

At the beginning of this year I did a lot of reflecting. I asked myself a lot of questions regarding my art. What do I want to focus on this year? What are my goals? What types of opportunities was I going to seek out? If I wanted to do any exhibitions or art fairs,Continue reading “New Opportunities”

Little Mini Paintings

When I got engaged, I thought about what I was going to give away as gifts for the guests. I wanted to do something unique but I was always looking for ways to save money on the wedding. I had a lot of ideas but I finally settle on making little paintings for the guests.Continue reading “Little Mini Paintings”

Painting Revamps

During my first art fair, I was able to hear some feedback about my paintings from others, most the time while they didn’t realize I was hearing their feedback. It was a great opportunity to understand what people liked and what they did not like about my work. And while most of the feedback wasContinue reading “Painting Revamps”

Art Fair

There are many different paths for artists. You can go into a specific field, become an art teacher, graphic designer, museum curator, etc. You can set up a website and sell yourself through social media and other online means. You can get representation through a gallery and they sell your stuff for you. And/or youContinue reading “Art Fair”

Portraits

I have always avoided doing portraits because I was seriously bad at them but I wanted to push myself to do something outside of my comfort zone and I was in this mood where I wanted to draw something verses painting. At the time, I was seeing a lot of really cool portrait drawings onContinue reading “Portraits”

Sapphire Mural

It’s always exciting having a conversation with someone new about my artwork. It is incredibly satisfying when someone wants a piece of art I have already created or wants me to do a new project for them, especially when it is someone that I do not have much or any history with. Having someone thatContinue reading “Sapphire Mural”

The River

I live for the moments when I can say that I have completed another artwork. It means that all the time that was put in, created something beautiful that other’s and myself can enjoy. Whether it is a commissioned piece, which in this case it was, or something that I created for the fun ofContinue reading “The River”

Commissions

I love doing commissions for people. It’s a really good way for me to continue to do art and make money. Yes, I love creating something that I have dreamed about or imagined coming to life. Creating things for my own enjoyment, as well as others. I love that feeling when someone sees my workContinue reading “Commissions”