at a softball game after hitting some art festivals that day! LOTS of sun!

My camera is broken, so the little birds I took with my cell phone! just playing around with tissue paper and paint... kinda fun to fill the background with a lighter feel.

How LUCKY was I that part of the David Greer Jazz Band set up right across from my booth at the Street Fair in Yellow Springs? What goes better with NOLAA Gallery than New Orleans Jazz Music?! I have to say, I cried a little,,, for real, that music takes me to a place that I think I experienced in a different life. And to top it off, friends I have been to NOLA with were there and it just made it feel like Jazz Fest all over. Ok, I am emotional and sappy about it for sure, but do check out their albums. I believe they play quite frequently in Dayton.

studio time

just a SMALL PEEK at what i have been up to lately - painting like crazy and enjoying EVERY messy minute of it....

JUNE STREET FAIR IS THIS WEEKEND IN YELLOW SPRINGS AND YOU ARE ALL INVITED

Saturday, June 13th

9-5

NOLAA Gallery will have a booth in front of

the Winds Cafe and Wine Cellar

Amy Achor of Wild Woman photos will be at the booth right beside me, not only is she a stunning and talented photographer, but a genuine friend, so I am really looking forward to enjoying the day with her.

and don't forget to check out more of my work as well as art by 22 differnt artists at Village Artisans Gallery at 100 Correy St. It's at the corner of Dayton and Correy Streets, across from Williams Eatery. Village Artisans is hosting a JUNE STUDIO CLEARANCE SALE, with some really great prices on originals, prints, and more.

It looks like it is going to be a really pleasant day, great for strolling this quaint little artsy and quirky town.

Traveling to see family, enjoying spring and all it brings...

Fresh New Paintings...

we've been celebrating birthdays with friends and here at home with my boy!

we have also been painting with little girls... and getting ready for the June Street Fair in Yellow Springs!

It's the start of the weekend! Have a GREAT Memorial Day!

Here comes SummER!!!!!!!!

Been up to so much! Working on Artist Trading Cards for a new show at Village Artisans... You can see the info here if you interested in participating, and Everyone, regardless of artistic ability is invited to participate!

Working on new work for the June Street Fair that is coming up in Yellow Springs. For all you locals, that is the second Saturday in June. NOLAA Gallery has a booth in front of the Wind's Wine Cellar.. coincidence? I think not!

work in progress

just a few works in progress...

New Art and Change

It's been awhile, I have been missing in action. So many changes, personally, professionally. That's the only constant in life, Change.
It's Spring, that means Rebirth, and it is showing in the new art that is emerging too.

New Display at Village Artisans, Yellow Springs

I needed to move forward with the Gallery, the next step was to join a local artisan group, Village Artisans. NOLAA Gallery, still exists within this talented group. Still on the same block, just around the corner. S0 many factors played into this decision. Spiritually, Emotionally, running your own business takes alot away, as well as gives you so much. It took so much time away from my family, friends, relationships needed to be nurtured and tended to more. People were suffering, I was suffering. It also gave. It gave me new experiences, new friends, new love for art, a richer, deeper experience with art.

I could never have learned in a Masters Business class what I learned in King's Yard.

It was time for the change, and I am so excited. I feel lighter, fresh, filling up with new creativity, new art. All that's good is getting better.

Peace, Framed, Village Artisans

S'Wonderful, 12x12 acrylic on canvas

Calypso, 12x12 acrylic on canvas