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This sweet girl is a daughter of a friend of mine and honestly the most patient model I have ever painted. She didn’t mind a bit posing for me on the very day of her tenth birthday. An Offering of Spring 16x20” oil on linen. #oilpainting #oilportrait #portraitpainting #childhoodinnature #naturefinds #allaprimapainting #allaprimaportrait #indianaartist #boldbrush #artcollector #artcollectorsofig #figurativeart #birdsnest
Been thinking about getting another tattoo for a long time... I would love to design one myself but first wanted to see how I liked it for a couple days. A couple days or until I sweat this off .
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«Autumn Blaze» This custom order is a modified version of the original, switching out the red for a terra cotta and shortening them by an inch. If you see a pair that I’ve made but would like to customize in size and/or color, please message me and I’d be happy to work with you!
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And thank you to all the new friends for following along and my customers that keep me busy doing what I love! You all are so amazing!
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“Siren Song” 19” long, silver maple (one of the most alluring woods!). Just finished and it’s headed to an exhibit @bluespiral1 for July and August. .
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[ R E F L E C T I N G ]
I was in Michigan this past week to say goodbye to someone nobody in our family was prepared to lose. A beautiful soul gone too soon and we are trying to navigate this unfamiliar territory.
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Prior to hearing this unfortunate news, I had been working 7 days a week, and I couldn’t help but feel overwhelmed and exhausted trying to achieve perfection. The thoughts of doubt in my capabilities had begun to take over. A clear sign I was putting too much on my plate and being too hard on myself yet again. Then I received a call that nobody wants to receive and life and my perspective suddenly changed.
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Our dear Lindsay, full of spirit. Her vibrant life was cut short, but the time she was here made a lasting impact. Her boyfriend told us a story about a trip they were planning and how she wanted to just have fun and laugh and laugh and laugh together.
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Months earlier, I impulsively bought tickets to see #tignotaro as an early birthday present for Bart. After an emotional weekend, we drove back to Indy to see Tig who has taken her traumatic experiences and written beautifully crafted stand up material for all to hear and relate to.
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Half way through the show, I looked over at Bart and we were both holding our cheeks in pain from laughing so hard. I couldn’t help but think this is exactly what Lindsay would want us to be doing.
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A friend told me perfection is the enemy of progress and I realize I’ve been worrying about things that at the end of the day don’t really matter. I want to take in precious moments and make time for the people I love and things I’m passionate about. I took this path to be an artist so I could live, not feel like I can’t breathe.
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Yesterday, I had an uninterrupted studio day and I felt a sense of peace rush over me. No pressure, no overthinking, just creating. I’m going to spend this month reflecting not only on how I can make things that are important to me front and center, but also how I can be helpful to others and pay it forward. It’s what Lindsay would have wanted and of course to laugh and laugh and laugh. Cheers to you my dear