In today’s video, I share with you a glimpse of my artist origin story. There are memories, experiences, and stories embedded in my work, and a lot of them are directly linked to my upbringing, and ultimately, the search for my true purpose. Tried to keep this one succinct, but I will definitely be sharing […]
How I Became An Artist, My Journey So Far Read More »
A few months back, I applied for an artist call from UNC Chapel Hill where the focus was on Latinx experience in North Carolina. During the exhibition opening a few weeks ago, my fellow participating artists had me transfixed. As they came up to the podium, they shared a variety of stories such as what it’s like
Being and Belonging Exhibition Read More »
What if an artist took an unresolved painting and gave it to another? Would the new piece look like a mix of both artist’s styles? Or transform into something completely new for either of them? I presented this exhibition idea to my fellow Artspace artists in Fall of 2020 and I was delighted when so many
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How do you prepare creatively for a vacation or trip coming up? This episode discusses two very different points of view on creating while on the go! We cover what to pack, things to consider when planning out your time, and tips on how to stay creative outside of your standard routine. Embrace the inspiration
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“Have no fear of perfection, you’ll never reach it” – Salvador Dali The mindset of creating can be one of the biggest hurdles we as artists need to overcome. From self doubt and the voice of our inner critic, have you ever pushed off creating by using the excuses of I don’t have time, I
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At a bare minimum, you could get started with a smartphone, some headphones and a podcast host, but if you want to level up the setup a smidge, here’s what we use as of the date of this post. After many months of meetings and ironing out an efficient workflow, artist colleague Jackie and I
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If you have an idea, add it to your to-do list. If you want it to happen, schedule time for it! If you’ve ever found yourself saying, “where has the time gone” or “I just wish there were more hours in the day” then this episode is for you. Time tracking can be an incredibly
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Can you really make art every day? My first response may not be what you expect… Oh YES you CAN!! After all, there’s 24 hours in the day… and if you have any amount of time for TV, social media, gardening, lunch time… there’s time you can carve out for art. Now I get it,
Not Enough Time? Want To Make Art Every Day? Read More »
Wake up, shower, get dressed, drive 29 minutes, find parking, unlock the studio, turn on the lights, get the music going, set out the tools and the paints and then… …NOTHING. No inspiration, no drive to create… the muse is gone. To me it’s important to take a short break (day or two) to rule
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In the past, my paintings started on pristine, smooth surfaces and the final work was relatively flat. But you’ve seen my recent work, there’s background layers peeking through and tons of texture. It took learning a new painting style/mindset to realize the old way was holding me back.
Embracing The Chaos Read More »
