Studio Blog — Self Portrait

Body Metamorphosis: An artist's response to pregnancy

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Body Metamorphosis: An artist's response to pregnancy

During the spring of 2023, I started a self directed artist in residency on "Motherhood". You can read more on that residency by clicking the link. A pretty broad topic, but I quickly zeroed in on a few themes I was drawn to explore in my studio, namely: bodies, the female form, and the metamorphosis female bodies go through during pregnancy to bring life into this world. METAMORPHOSIS: For starters, I have always been enamored by the physical expansion my body goes through during pregnancy. This being my third pregnancy, I knew I wanted to devote time to exploring my...

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In the Studio with “Women in Chairs” Series

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In the Studio with “Women in Chairs” Series

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“Twilight ‘till Dawn”: a portrait series on Motherhood

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“Twilight ‘till Dawn”: a portrait series on Motherhood

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Self-Portraits: 38 Weeks Pregnant

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Self-Portraits: 38 Weeks Pregnant

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Portrait a Day: in my sketchbook

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Portrait a Day: in my sketchbook

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