Over the weekend I stretched and framed two of the pieces I have been working on. I had a few goals when I started these pieces. 1. To work on different techniques with my paint application. I wanted to differ the mark making and combine quiet elements coupled with loud ones. I didn't necessarily want to give my narrative away, but hint at it. Which is why there are some representational elements. 2. I also wanted to create larger pieces in order to allow the paint to really

I wanted to show my current works in progress. I have been working the same concepts and ideas in a few different paintings. However, they have varying styles and sizes. My grandmother has been the source of my inspiration lately as I've been working with different techniques. #workinprogress #ilovecolor

I thought I would share what I've been working on recently. I'm really excited about these. They started as small mixed media pieces, then medium works on canvas, with large scale canvases as the end goal. In some ways it is a new method I'm working on, by starting with washes of color and building up with layers of paint and color. #mywork #workinprogress #excitingprojects

Construction on the big canvas is for the most part finished. There are still a few minor details then on to gesso and prep work! I can't wait to start painting--it keeps me awake at night :) #mywork #workinprogress #bigasscanvas #excitingprojects