The Story Behind the Work
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An Old Woman Portrait
“Wisdom in Pieces” “Wisdom in Pieces” (charcoal) is a portrait of an old woman, and the portrait is superimposed onto a jigsaw puzzle that isn’t…
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Drawings
Truth in Linework These aren’t just drawings. They’re confessions dressed in graphite and paper. Every line is a negotiation between my conscious choices and the…
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A Profound Depth in Distracted
Distracted A Reflection on Forcing Things “Distracted” is a water-soluble oil painting that started as a study of my husband’s legs. It ended up with…
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Paintings
Paintings That Explore the Depths Welcome to my paintings portfolio, a collection that explores the complexities of human experience through vibrant colors, bold textures, and…
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The First of a Man on a Wall
I don’t know if that will be the title of the painting I’m working on right now, but I thought I’d share my unsatisfactory foray…
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Activist Art Doll for Empowerment+
Pin it “Hollie Rose Up” An Activist Art Doll “Hollie Rose Up” is a You-Do-You Voodoo™ Art Doll with an activist spirit. Dressed for a…
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That Is 1 Disturbed Woman
Disturbed Woman A work of contemporary emotional portrait art, featuring an emotionally disturbed woman who is blind with rage. The Backstory “Disturbed” came to be…
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Art Doll for PTSD Relief – Butterfly
Pin it Butterfly A You-Do-You Voodoo™ Art Doll for PTSD Relief and Positivity “Butterfly” is an art doll for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) relief and…
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You-Do-You Voodoo™ Art Doll Portfolio
Exploring the Magic of You‑Do‑You Voodoo™ Art Dolls These dolls aren’t ornamental. They’re intentional. Each You‑Do‑You Voodoo™ doll is a handcrafted talisman stitched from story,…
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Process Your Anger with Spirited Silma
Pin it Silma, Who Sits with Her Anger A You-Do-You Voodoo™ Art Doll to Help You Process Your Anger “Silma, Who Sits with Her Anger”…
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Transforming the Ordinary (With a Bit of Cat Hair)
Wally nudges me past self-doubt and sparks creativity for every art project. Join us for a bit of feline judgment at the art table.
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Me and My Bipolar = 3
The Backstory “Me and My Bipolar” is important to me because the end result shows me and the two minds of bipolar disorder (depression and…