Looking back at the art goals I had going into 2020, it’s hard not to laugh. Oh, how naïve we were in January. I don’t need to go into all the ways it has been a hard year for us, it’s practically all we think about already, right? So sitting down to write some goals…
Tag: painting
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…
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
Northern Flicker
A wintery little painting of a northern flicker woodpecker. I tried to be more painterly in the background and the bird itself and feel pretty happy with the results. It’s 5″ x 7″ and is available in my Etsy Shop for $58 with free shipping within the US! Photos after the jump…..
Come see me at any of these 3 events—- I have lots of art and freshly bound books for you!
Please join me at any of these fun events! Saturday November 7th 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM I am very happy to be a part of this event in its first incarnation. It’s put on by Provision Asheville, a small organization that hosts arts events. They don’t charge artists any booth fee or percentage of…
Day 1 of 100 days
Feelin’ real rusty. Tried to do a quick acrylic sketch of my best bud looking over her shoulder at Max Patch. I have my work cut out for me but I’m glad to have begun.
Rose
Model and visionary for Rose, Michelle, writes: “Rose is an epicurean at heart. She delights in earthly pleasures and makes no apologies about it. The sun, the moon, the rain, and the honeybee are all her lovers. Some find her behavior far too provocative and promiscuous for their taste. They say Rose is flamboyant and…
Iron Weed
The final painting for Iron Weed. 11″ x 14″ oil on panel. Cat, the visionary and model for Iron Weed wrote: “Iron weed is about ancient strength. the strength that passes on through all time. The iron in our ancestors’ blood went into the earth where it became, and remains to be, the nourishment that…
Mugwort
Margaret Mary is the subject and interpreter of Mugwort. This is a small painting I did based on photographs her friend took of her posed as the essence of Mugwort. Please read her statement following the image. “For me, mugwort has been a source of vision, wisdom and guidance. Connecting me more deeply with my…
Thanks for coming!
The opening at Raven and Crone for the beginning of my Plant Spirit Portraits was a wonderful night!! As usual, I didn’t take a lot of pictures because I was too busy enjoying talking to all of you WONDERFUL folks who came out. Dang, I know some amazing folks! Here are some pictures from the…