How Figure Drawing Improves My Abstract Painting
Because even abstract work needs structure It doesn’t seem like an obvious connection. I make abstract paintings. No figures, no representation, nothing that’s meant to
What Social Media Reveals About the Painting Process
What is shown, what is felt, and what never makes it to the screen Lately, she’s been sharing more of her process online—short videos,
Building History Through Layers in Abstract Painting (My Process Explained)
Why I Work in Layers: Building History Into Abstract Painting People often see the finished surface of a painting and assume that is the whole
Starting Without a Plan: Trusting the Process in Abstract Painting
Why I Don’t Start With a Plan People often assume a painting begins with an idea. A concept. A vision. A clear sense of where
Where I Find Inspiration for My Abstract Paintings
Inspiration: How Does That Actually Happen? Inspiration is often spoken about as if it arrives fully formed. A sudden idea. A clear direction. A moment
The Value of My Work as an Abstract Painter
The Value of Her Work What gives work value? For her, it has never been only about what is produced. It is about what is
Are Art Prints Worth It? What You’re Really Buying
Art Prints: Are They Worth It? Collectors and artists circle this question constantly: are art prints actually worth it? The answer is rarely simple, because
Displaying Abstract Art: What I Want Viewers to Know
Displaying Abstract Art: What I Want Viewers to Know From the outside, an art fair can look exciting, even glamorous. Rows of white tents, walls
Why I Choose Matte Varnish for My Abstract Paintings
Why She Chooses Matte Varnish (and Sleeps Perfectly Well Because of It) At some point, every painter is expected to develop strong opinions about varnish.
Lessons from My First Art Show (An Abstract Artist’s Experience)
What She Learned at Her First Art Show (That Was Advertised as a Craft Show) Her first art show delivered lessons she hadn’t anticipated—and most
Social Media and Art: Protecting Your Creative Process
The Internet Is Loud (and It Has No Plans to Lower the Volume) She goes online with a modest intention: to encounter something genuinely interesting.
When an Abstract Painting Starts Talking Back
When an Abstract Painting Starts Talking Back People often ask her what her abstract paintings mean. The question usually arrives with gentle optimism—the kind that