Recently, I discovered Kinsley has been making art videos WITHOUT me. So, as a little surprise for her, I edited one of her videos into a Halloween Special and uploaded it to YouTube. To make this craft, all you need is some paper and markers. Then, to compliment the video, I created two templates: a witch and a warlock. So, if you’re looking for a […]
Mother Daughter Guidebook: The Conclusion
We are now onto the final week of my exhibition, so it’s time for Part 3 of my Mother Daughter Guidebook: The Conclusion. Last but not least, I would like to take this time to talk about my small works. Naturally, the larger works have a tendency to get more attention by both me and others, yet the small works will always hold a special […]
Mother Daughter Guidebook: The Daughter Series
We are now onto Part 2 of my Mother Daughter Guidebook. Within my exhibition, you may have noticed a series of fabric works which I call the Daughter series. The work is mixed media, combining printmaking on fabric, sewing and collage. The textiles are made through nature printing, using the impressions of plants to create a variety of patterns. Mainly, the work is a […]
Mother Daughter Guidebook: When Edges Fray
With my exhibition now open, I thought I’d take this time to walk through some of my pieces. A virtual guidebook if you will. I’ve noticed often times it’s easy to feel either lost or bored when visiting a gallery—and I think this can be caused by two reasons: a confusing artist statement or a lack of information on the individual works. So, in an […]
Mother Daughter is Here
Despite COVID, I am thrilled to announce Mother Daughter will be open to the public. It’s been a tough few months preparing for the exhibition, however, thanks to the remarkable support of Spokane Art School, as well as my friends and family, the show is finally here. The two large quilts my mother and I made during quarantine will be in the exhibition, as well […]
Appreciating the Small Things
It’s easy to come to this state in which everything merely exists. Yet, behind every manmade item — from a little mug to a great architectural feat, was a person. A person who thought this thing was of value. Whether it’s the color of someone’s wall or a work of art in a living room, a decision was made. Granted, there may have not been […]
The Art of Life, Marriage & Making
Upon first glance, you wouldn’t think an occasion such as a wedding would relate to one’s artistic practice. Particularly in my case, when it feels hypocritical to even discuss the topic of weddings. To put it mildly, growing up I may have been known to roll my eyes at a tradition or two. I still do. Yet, as it’s been the theme of most of […]
Letting Go of Anger
I recently reread “We Should All Be Feminists,” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and realized my reactions were different this time through. What originally invoked a passion of agreement has been replaced by a quieter response: forgiveness. It’s interesting because despite its mellow nature, I think this new emotion is a powerful one. It’s humble. It’s steady. And most importantly, it’s rooted in acceptance. Yet, it’s […]
Navigating Social Media as an Artist
As a follow up to my post on social media, we’re now going to discuss ways on how to navigate the online art world in a mindful way. Working for a nonprofit myself, I spend a lot of time online. I make all our social media posts and online materials. So, I realize firsthand what a time bog social media can be. This is a […]
A Surprising Source of Resiliency
Let’s talk about stress. Coming from a family of teachers, our entire household is on edge due to the school year beginning. Sufficient to say, my brain has been a touch preoccupied. So, when it came to writing a blog post this week, I had NO idea what to write. Then, I realized this stress is not unique to me or my […]
