Just like many other artists with studios in Asheville, my studio was completely destroyed by flooding after Helene. This entry is mostly about that experience, as there so many other intense experiences wound together with it. There’s just too much to stay. So here’s just a bit about my experience since the flood/hurricane. If you…
New Workshop Offering! Sketchbook: Creative Chronicle
Want to jumpstart your creativity and record the special moments in your life? My sketchbook course is now open for enrollment! Read on for details. Sketchbooks: Creative Chronicle Join me for an in person workshop in Asheville, NC! September 30, October 7, October 14 Saturdays 1-3pm. This class is designed to inspire you to maintain…
St. John’s Wort Plant Spirit Painting
Sharing the light of the plants out loud I first met St. John’s Wort many ago on top of a mountain bald here called Max Patch. It is one of the loveliest places on earth. Being on Max Patch on a beautiful day makes me feel like my soul is shining out of me as brightly…
Art Show at Eclipse Salon Asheville
If you find yourself in downtown Asheville in the month of March, I hope you’ll swing by Eclipse Salon on Wall Street to check out my work! There will be some bird paintings for sale, bird ornaments, a few prints, and lots of large scale original paintings for sale. It’s a busy salon, but you’re…
January’s Birds
So far, I’m on track to paint 100 birds in 2021! I need to paint about 8 a month (plus a few extra) to meet my goal, and I managed just that in January. I always release my new collections to my e-newsletter subscribers first, so they can get the first shot at buying the…
Playing with Color
Do you ever feel stuck with your art? Like maybe you have a lot of ideas but they’re not coming out right or maybe you’re getting bored with your usual style and subject matter. I felt that way. Finding my way back to my artist self since becoming a mother has been a long road…
Upcoming Group Show at the Taylor Gallery
I’m so happy to share that I will be part of a group show at the Taylor Gallery for the month of September. The Taylor Gallery is a relatively new gallery and event space. Each month they feature a new group of local Asheville Artists. I’m thrilled to be among their artists for September. I’ll…
Latest Rainbow Portraits
These have been so much fun to work on! If you’d like one made of your own special kid, two kids, or a kid with a pet, please head over to my Etsy shop and place an order! http://www.bodelia.etsy.com
Rainbow Portraits are Back!
About a month back, I posted an exploratory post on my local mama group’s Facebook page, wondering if anyone would be interested in ordering a rainbow portrait from me. The response was amazing! So many people contacted me, and many of them followed through and ordered one (or two or four!). It feels great to…
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