Studio Blog — Self Portrait
In the Studio with “Women in Chairs” Series
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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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Portrait a Day: in my sketchbook
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Curiosity, Play, and Story-telling
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My “Playful Project” artist in residency sparked a story-telling streak in me that I won’t apologize for. I’ll never forget when I was painting portraits of my mother, sister, and grandmothers, my children were so inquisitive. They wanted to know their names, their favorite colors, their favorite foods, what did they do- where did they live?! The questions were endless and insightful. As I pursued the answers to their questions, it led me on my own magical journey of self-discovery. Family Patterns, legacy, and generational love. It was deep, and eye opening- and intoxicating to put it lightly. There was...