The tradition of taking my children to the blooms each year is one of my favorite things. We walk barefoot through these beautiful blossoms each year and I can't help but marvel at their quiet beauty. They come and go quick- usually only lasting a few days, no more than a week. A few months later, they are filled, their branches heavy with red cherries....
This collection of watercolors is inspired from living on the coast of Lake Michigan. The movement of water and the reflection of the sky on the water is a consistent source of inspiration for me as an artist. I love watching the way the water constantly changes with every wave, movement, ripple....
Being a mother has been a part of my identity since I became pregnant and had my first child just a few years ago. But its only recently that motherhood has started peeking through in themes of my work. Deep Hot Shadows, Sandy beaches, umbrellas, beach chairs, wet beach towels. Let me explain...