ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival Jupiter

ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival Booth and Crowd Photos

What a fabulous time I had at the ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival in Jupiter, Florida. I enjoyed talking to so many people about my landscape and seascape paintings. I have some new art collectors too!

We could not ask for better weather--Mid 70s with a nice breeze! The crowds were steady, and it was easy to set up and load out. The Northern Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce did a great job of training and helping the emerging artists with their first art show! We had a reduced booth fee and our tent and panels were provided. I am so grateful for the support and encouragement that we received from other artists at the show too. Many established artists stopped by to wish me well and give me feedback on my booth set up. We were spoiled with a nice breakfast, lunch and snacks all three days. This show was well organized considering the magnitude of this event!

The emerging artist received nice publicity in the PBG Lifestyle Magazine and there was plenty of local news coverage about the event. The Rickie Report did a great article and Palm Beach State College (my employer) also did a wonderful featured article about me and the show in their college newsletter. I am so thankful for all the press!

I am honored to have been part of one of the top fine art shows in the country!

Painting Edges of three New Coastal Paintings

I put my last three oil paintings in an assembly line to paint the sides. I often take over the dining room table to perform this task. The painting in the middle is based on our trip up to Watercolor Beach, FL with Chula, our dog. I think I will call it "I Only Have Eyes for You". John was focused on Chula and not the beautiful woman who rode by on the sunlit sidewalk next to a stream. I knew when I took this photo, that I would capture that moment on a canvas one day. I miss our little Chula. She loved to go on trips with us. I also painted this glistening waterlily painting based on a Florida marsh at sunset. The carnival of colors are delightful and memorizing. I am a big fan of Monet and can see his influence in the way I paint my waterlily paintings. I remember visiting an art museum and admiring one of his waterlily paintings. I asked the curator why the edges still had white canvas showing and remarked that it looked unfinished. She said that Monet

Sunrises and Sunsets: My Next Chapter

Sunrises and sunsets are my favorite subjects to take photographs of and paint. They signify a brand new start and a closing of a chapter. I have started a new chapter in my life! My husband and I have moved back to Texas after leaving over 20 years ago. I enjoyed living in South Carolina for a several years but spent the last 20+ years in Florida. It is great to be back in the Rio Grande Valley by family and were we were both raised. I was also very fortunate to be able to continue my long career in higher education in Texas where I work for a university. As I turn the chapters in my life, I will share my love for paintings, nature and living well on this blog! Living well to me means being a good steward of God's gifts, for the good of others to glorify and praise God. I have enjoyed sharing my paintings over the years and am excited about painting new places in Texas. I have yet to unpack from our move, and will leave my art supplies in boxes until we find our perm

My Paintings Are Featured in a Fine Dining Restaurant

I am thrilled and honored to announce the Lewis Steakhouse purchased four paintings for their new restaurant in Jupiter, Florida. I can't wait to see how they featured them and will visit them soon to to take photographs and enjoy some of their delicious menu items!

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