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To say life has been full this year would be an understatement. I’ve wrapped up over 70 paintings, participated in 8 group shows, and somehow managed to pull off 2 back-to-back solo shows. Wild, right?

On top of that, I’ve kept busy volunteering at a local art center, where I lead the gallery crew. Together we’ve already put on 7 exhibitions this year—with one more still to come. And because I can’t resist adding a little more to my plate, I also taught two workshops: one on art marketing and another on caring for bronze sculptures.

Speaking of bronze—big news! I am now the Wellfield Bronze Preservation Consultant. (Go ahead, take a deep breath for me.)

And yes, I even managed to squeeze in a little adventure. I spent a glorious month in Hawaii, soaking up inspiration. I toured countless galleries and artist studios while I was there. Funny thing—I expected to find bold, vibrant colors everywhere. But aside from the plants, the colors were much more subtle. Hawaiians really know how to let nature take the spotlight; their buildings sit quietly in the background while the flowers and greenery do all the talking. It’s a kind of peaceful beauty that I am trying to keep.

Where to Find My Work

Back at home, my studio has been buzzing. If you’re local, you can catch my work at:

• Fernwood Botanical Gardens (Niles, Michigan)
• Roti Roti Art Center (Buchanan, Michigan)
• South Bend Museum of Art (South Bend, Indiana)
• And starting October 4th, at the Midwest Museum of Art Juried Regional Exhibit

What's next?

For me: clean the studio up enough to finish off the next batch of paintings in process. 

For you?

Aloha!