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Welcome to 2012 ~ Goals, Aspirations & New Movement!

January 3, 2012

I am super excited about starting a new year. What a great feeling it is to have a clean plate before me, to start life new in a way. I feel so much buoyancy and momentum within me, even though it’s Winter and I’m usually slow and low this time of year. ;)
I can feel [...]

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Miller Art Commission, Live in Texas!

August 23, 2011

Essence of Life Pt 1 & Pt 2
acrylic, ballpoint pen, paper, pencil on wood panel
2 – 16 x 16 in, unframed
SOLD ($1800)
“We ABSOLUTELY love them!” ~ Theresa Miller
Theresa and Bradley Miller of Houston, TX, have (finally) received their specially commissioned pieces of art! This project was long and drawn out, with some learning experiences [...]

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Letter from April, Commission Client “your work has soul”

June 28, 2011

Last Spring I completed a large mixed media piece for my client April DaSilva. I always intended to post the comments and feedback that she sent me afterwards, but somehow her letter survived the year fine in my “draft” folder.
The image to the left is a detail from the DaSilva Commission. See photos of the [...]

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From Fear to Grace, My Art Commission Journey

December 21, 2010

Every time I work on a commission project, I go through the wringer. Bringing through artwork that is just right for someone else can be challenging, or at the very least, quite stressful. I can get stuck in a patchwork of fear inside myself, voices in my ear whispering “will they like it?”, “do they [...]

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Miller Commission: Terms of Agreement

December 15, 2010

I have posted the following contract for two main reasons. One, to share with you how I work, for any of you who are even casually considering hiring me. Two, because knowing the details of my current commission project may make it easier for you to follow subsequent blog posts.
Canvas Specifications

2 paintings, 16 x [...]

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“Paintings & Collage” Solo Show, Tryst Coffeehouse 2009

June 21, 2010

For the month of May, I was the featured artist at Tryst Coffeehouse in Washington DC.I received the Walsh Commission after Brid and Mark experienced this show.

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Retreat Center Commission: Installation Photos

May 31, 2010

Life ~ In Gratitude
acrylic & ballpoint pen on loose canvas
SOLD ($8000) Set of 4
Here are the installation photos from the Retreat Center Commission.
See more photos of the artwork. Learn about the Retreat Center Commission.
Artwork hung from wood carvings by Ben Hayes.
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The DaSilva Commission: Final Photos

May 11, 2010

For the Love of April & Ray
acrylic, ballpoint pen, magazine, fabric, pencil on linen
7 x 4 feet, framed
SOLD ($3250)
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In my opinion, good art has many dimensions. Large art should hold a strong presence at a distance. The above image [...]

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New Art: The DaSilva Commission, Installed

May 11, 2010

For the Love of April & Ray
acrylic, ballpoint pen, magazine, fabric, pencil on linen
7 x 4 feet, framed
SOLD ($3250)

  
“I just wanted to say a quick thank-you for the beautiful artwork that you produced for me. I cannot tell you enough how much I love it. You havenot failed my expectations. In fact, you haveexceeded them.” [...]

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Retreat Center Commission: Reflection

April 1, 2010

(This post is a continuation of “Retreat Center Commission: Pause“.)
After I completed and delivered artwork for my solo show “Latifah Shay ~ Paper and Paint“, I turned my attention back to the Retreat Center Commission.
I met my client at her house one day to review the work-in-progress. There were only 2 pieces that I liked [...]

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