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New Work
Ideas and Process
Inspiration
A New Direction-The West
Mixed Media Soul Sparks
Artsy.net
Books, DVDs and Magazine articles
Inspirational Exercises and blogs

1001 Dreams is what I call an abstract Spacescape. I love astrophysics and after reading about Jupiter and its mysteries I found myself painting this piece. I began with a completely different idea, but the painting had its own message to convey and it led me to this beautiful dreamlike place. One person commented that it looks like where the water meets the desert, and another said it was like where Heaven meets Earth. What do you see?

The image above shows the first layers of 1001 Dreams. The tool I made to move my paint is also shown. The first layers of the painting are fast, fluid and spontaneous. This seemingly intuitive process is based on decades of exploration and experimentation of how paint moves; nerdy but fun.

Where do you find inspiration?

Travel is difficult now but I find being in nature is my most important tool to inspire my next creative project. Civilizations and cultures that have cared for the lands we walk on today inspire my Spacescapes paintings. I began my artistic studies at age 6 as an oil landscape painter under the tutelage of my great aunt Santa Duran. She would take me out to various locations to paint. Over the years, my artwork and style evolved and changed but I still maintained the connection with the land and the ancient stories. This archaeological site was originally built for observing the stars and honoring the cycles of the Earth. I can still sense the power that this view commands. Chimney Rock in Colorado.

The next session of the Awakening Your Creative soul begins Sept 4th and you may still register to join this 3-month interactive class. I will connect you on a daily basis, and you can watch anytime, for a lifetime. Find out more. See what others are saying.

I revisit an old technique from my first book, Image Transfer Workshop, in this YouTube video from my Mixed Media Soul Sparks series. There is a new twist on this tried and true transfer. Take a look. Sign up for the YouTube series so you are the first to know when the Monday episode is live. Check out the book, Image Transfer Workshop.

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8 Exercises to Tap Into Your Creative Passion.

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Wow-excited-you can find me on Artsy.net

Thank you Fyre Gallery

2020 Workshops Dates Click here to see the workshop page

The year has been postponed for in-person workshops with the exception of the CO class. I am carrying on with online classes. Check out my website Awakening Your Creative Soul for all the listings.

Gallery Representation

The Howell Gallery Oklahoma City

Manhattan Arts International

Fyre Gallery Braidwood, NSW Australia

I am excited to share that my work is now being presented on Artsy.net through Fyre Gallery.

Exciting News! F&W has been acquired by Penguin Random House

Image Transfer Workshop is where it all began.

Surface Treatment Workshop is book number two and still a best-seller.

Mixed Media Revolution is my third book.

Alternative Art Surfaces is my fourth book.

Acrylic Painting for Encaustic Effects is number five.

Awakening Your Creative Soul is the new release!

Here is a link for my blog post, Art and the Dilettante. This is another myth busting post.

Thank you for staying connected through the newsletter. I welcome you to contact me with questions, interest in paintings, videos and workshops.