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Belonging

Acrylic and Gel Pen on Board 24”x19”

I’m truly an emerging artist. Just three years ago, my husband Paul encouraged me to venture into the world of art. I resisted because I had no formal or informal art training or schooling— stick figures were the extent of my artistic talent. Read the rest

Capsulate

Mixed Media 30”x23”

At 68 years of age, with no formal art education or training, I am venturing into a community of amazements. Before now I could not imagine the satisfaction of expressing my views through pencil and paint. My submissions seek to reflect both personal change and the changes in the art world. Read the rest

Intersections

Mixed Media Collage 8”x10 .5”

I am a creative artist working with mixed media collage. I am working to be seen by more of the public than my current circle. This year I am expanding to new color choices and mark making, and including new types of water media in my work.

Emergence

Oil on Canvas 24”x36”

I am in the second phase of a second career. At first I was just exploring how to develop my talent, but now I am challenging myself to grow as a serious artist. Both of my paintings reflect COVID times. Read the rest

Blue Jester

Photo 18″x24″

I am primarily a photographer concentrating on a wide variety of subject matter. Having lived and worked in many places and countries, I have a broad range of subject matter. With these submissions I have undertaken a different view. Read the rest

West African Inspired Village Bag

Authentic African Fabrics Enhanced with Domestic Fabrics 23″x33″

I have been creating wearable art (jewelry and textiles) for over 45 years. This was my first piece of non-wearable art. I created it to honor my life with my husband Rod after he left this life last year. Read the rest

Ruben

Metal 9“x9“x23“

Because I deal with life and the everyday environment, I try to represent topics like the Coronavirus, George Floyd, and today’s civil unrest in my art.

Gay Pride and Lady Justice

Acrylic on Canvas 30”x40”

I have been an emerging artist all my life. At 7 I began to crochet, then turned to quilting, oil pastels, tile work, macramé and floral design. My desire to paint arose in 5th Grade when I visited the DIA and saw the works of Van Gogh. Read the rest

Shealian

Acrylic on Wood with Paper 48”x30”

When I retired, I felt as though I were emerging from a creative hibernation. I now had the time and energy to express myself artistically. I am still learning, experimenting and doing. I stoke my creative fire continuously by creating visual art, acting and writing. Read the rest

Captured in Place