Fall field of flowers.

 

I wish I had this pattern on napkins for my Thanksgiving table!

Just a splash of color is all you need on a table towering with food. 

Original art at Artfully Walls

Gift giving season is here! I have two one-of-a kind pieces available at Artfully Walls in their Original Art capsule. Autumnology is watercolor painted on Arches cold press paper and is a folksy homage to fall.

 Dinosaur delight is acrylic on canvas with a fluorescent orange pop. I’m pretty sure everyone loves flowers, including dinosaurs!

 Both pieces come framed.

If you're looking for something less expensive... I have a Circus Menagerie 

(which would be the cutest in a nursery)

 and I Think I Can printed on fine art paper.

Who couldn't use a boost of self belief?

 

 

Unraveling

Unfortunately, I'm a worrier. Right now I have multiple uncertain things in my life. 

I guess we all do in one way or another.

I often paint in a sketchbook at night to relax. I've found myself painting lots of things in boxes lately. 

It gives me a sense of control.  Feels safe- plus, it looks pretty! 

This is what I came up with last night. I found comfort in thinking that many of the things on my mind right now will most likely have answers or at least some insight with just a little time.

Until then, there is tea! 

3 Good Things

 

Forgot to add LOVE, that's an important one!

💓  🔷  🟡

Dia de los Muertos

 While I'm not Mexican I live in a neighborhood with a wonderful Mexican community and over the years here I've come to appreciate and anticipate the cultural events in the fall. Mattie Rhodes community center has a big Dia de los Muertos celebration the starts late October and ends the first week of November with a night parade. Which I can't wait for.

This year they did an altar at the Crossroads Hotel K.C. which was beautiful!

 I've long been looking for way to re-frame the concept of death and I like the ritual of welcoming our loved ones back for a night of remembrance and celebration. Keeping memories alive and paying respect to those we love fills me with some relief. The gone forever concept is a lot to take. Even before I felt this way my art has wandered into the motifs, colors and symbols of life, and love.

*Marigolds are a symbol of passion and creativity! 

Perk up!

 

Drink it, draw it there's, something about coffee I never tire of.  ☕

NOVEMBER

 I made a patchwork pattern piece in my sketchbook in colors I associate with the month of November.

Patchworks are a great layout for playing with color. 

🍂