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Holiday Soiree and Giveaways!

Holiday party at Local Color Studio on Saturday the 16th.

I’m excited to be a part of the fancy schmancy Holiday Soiree this Saturday at Local Color Studio in Canton, Georgia! In addition to the special activities, art auction and heavy snacks I’m giving away three gift cards worth $25, $50 and $100. Are you far away? Get in on the fun with a virtual giveaway of 20% off for email subscribers. Reach out to me for the link if you don’t see it in your inbox. * So what’s going on? Read on for more The Local Color Studio is an event you won’t want to miss! Your $50 ticket includes cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres, live music, an art auction and more! [Get your ticket here] I’ll have an open studio during the event so you can see what I’m working on and what I’ve got ready to gift.…

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Indoor Art Festival Dec 9th and 10th, 2023

Indoor Art Festival at Northpoint Mall

This weekend I’m excited to be one of 15 artists and makers at the Indoor Art Festival, presented by the Alpha Arts Guild. This weekend pop-up market is only up this Saturday and Sunday. I’ll have ornaments, mini paintings, prints and cards ready to gift and available for purchase. Special $500 gift certificate giveaway by Scene Gallery during the event. Read more for a preview and details. (more…)

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New Studio at Local Color Studio

studio door

This week I (mostly) moved my studio into Local Color Studio, a new studio and maker space in Canton, Georgia. Located at 85 North St in downtown Canton in the heart of the emerging creative community, this place is already full of life and new opportunities. I’m also teaching classes at Local Color Studio. This week I taught a Pop Art Pets painting class and the week of November 20th I’m teaching an intuitive painting class. Upcoming class topics and dates for December are to be announced. Here are a few photos from class. You can see more on my instagram or on the Local Color Studio instagram and site. Welcome to studio #2 Open the door Gallery wall in progress Setting up the easel Pop Art Pet student More Pop Art Pet students Pop Art Pets class Quieting down…

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Holiday Markets this November and December

recent holiday market

I’m launching new art collections this holiday season just in time for gift giving. I’ll be at several markets this November and December as well as local shops. Scroll to the bottom of this post for a sneak peek. Here is where I plan to be: Oct. 26 – Dec 26: Drawings & Paintings at Bad Donkey in Jasper, GA Oct. 19-Dec. 17: small town, small works at Woodstock Reeves House, Woodstock Georgia (Tiny Wild Spirits painting #1116) November 9-11: Mistletoe Market at Cobb County Civic Center (This Thursday! scroll down for more) November 17th: Live painting, refreshments, and a flash art sale at my new studio! Local Color Studio, #2, Canton, Georgia November 18th: Artist’s Holiday market at Alpharetta Arts Center, Alpharetta, GA Dec. 1 – 5: South Cobb Arts Holiday Market at Ford Center in Powder Springs, GA…

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Local Artist Showcase – Woodstock Arts, October 2023

I’ve been based out of Canton, Georgia for over 15 years now and lived right down the street in a little house that is now the Pelican snow cone place when we first moved to the area. It’s been a dream of mine to have a solo show in Woodstock, Georgia and here we are!

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Festival 2023 Indoor Patron Exhibit, Creative Arts Guild, Dalton, Georgia, September 15th – October 27th

Landscape of blue ridge mountains with an orange fall foreground

be on display through August 5th, with an opening reception on Saturday, June 24th, 5pm – 7pm. This is my first show at the Alpharetta Arts Center. I remember when then space was a library. It has been beautifully renovated with architectural details that are clean and modern. It’s going to be so awesome to see my work in this space. I plan to be at the opening reception on Saturday night.

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Whimsy Juried Show August 9th – September 23rd

Tree Songs Secret Woods 01. A mysterious abstract forest of lush blue, red, pink, green plants and trees.

be on display through August 5th, with an opening reception on Saturday, June 24th, 5pm – 7pm. This is my first show at the Alpharetta Arts Center. I remember when then space was a library. It has been beautifully renovated with architectural details that are clean and modern. It’s going to be so awesome to see my work in this space. I plan to be at the opening reception on Saturday night.

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Tomato Art Show August 11-13th 2023

Juicy Bumps Heirloom Tomato #1, still life of a tomato painting, red with green vines

Is it a fruit or a vegetable? The Tomato Art Show in Nashville, Tennessee is a loving, irreverent and varied juried show taking place during the Tomato Festival. Artists from all over the south show off paintings featuring tomatoes and other fruits and vegetables. There will be art from all genres and styles on display.

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Flora & Fauna Show September 2023

Landscape of blue ridge mountains with an orange fall foreground

The first annual Summer Breeze Art Walk hosted by Tranquility Fine Arts is almost here! Myself and other local artists will have work on display on Saturday, June 17th from 11am – 5pm outside the gallery. There will be special give aways and other activities at the gallery during the event.

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Wall of Honor @ Tranquility Fine Arts July 2023

The first annual Summer Breeze Art Walk hosted by Tranquility Fine Arts is almost here! Myself and other local artists will have work on display on Saturday, June 17th from 11am – 5pm outside the gallery. There will be special give aways and other activities at the gallery during the event.

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Celebrations Juried Exhibit June 14th – August 5th

I might be better original painting. Two people on a color pink, yellow and green background.

be on display through August 5th, with an opening reception on Saturday, June 24th, 5pm – 7pm. This is my first show at the Alpharetta Arts Center. I remember when then space was a library. It has been beautifully renovated with architectural details that are clean and modern. It’s going to be so awesome to see my work in this space. I plan to be at the opening reception on Saturday night.

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Summer Breeze Art Walk June 17th 2023

The first annual Summer Breeze Art Walk hosted by Tranquility Fine Arts is almost here! Myself and other local artists will have work on display on Saturday, June 17th from 11am – 5pm outside the gallery. There will be special give aways and other activities at the gallery during the event.

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Sunshine Days Juried Exhibit June 3rd – July 28th

sunshine days art exhibit poster

I’m excited to be back at Art on the Green in Woodstock, Georgia, this time in May! I just got my booth assignment for this event. I’ll be one row back from where I was before, in the second block of tents if you’re walking north to south. There will be new paintings of horses, dragons, florals, mountains and maybe a few surprises. I plan to paint live both days.

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Spring Arts in the Park – 47th Annual, 2023, Blue Ridge, Georgia May 28th – 29th

Blue Ridge Arts in the Park Spring 2023

In the mountains! That’s where I will be this Memorial Day weekend as part of Spring Arts in the Park. I’m honored to be selected as one of 100+ artists and makers to be a part of the 47th annual Spring Arts in the Park in Blue Ridge, Georgia. I’ve been a member of the Blue Ridge Arts Association for two years now and this will be my first time attending this festival. There will be new paintings of horses, wine, florals, mountains and more!.

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