These fun, mixed media paintings are on heavy paper that will fit inside a standard size mat or frame. They have been sealed, so you can be creative with other ways to display them as well. (some ideas: hang from a shiny copper binder clip, put inside a magnetic wooden dowel hanger, float inside a glass frame) They look great alone, or add one to your gallery wall for a pop of color!
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NAKED SERIES
Raw, exposed, unadorned. The essence of my Naked Series is a neutral palette that represents not only the naked body, but a palpable look at things in their vulnerable state of bare beauty. View entire collection under ORIGINAL WORKS and SMALL WORKS in the SHOP.
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Naked Skin
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XNaked Skin
5 x 7 SOLD Acrylic, pen & oil pastel on heavy watercolor paper; sealed and ready for a standard size mat & frame.
This is part of my whole Naked Series Collection, which includes these eight works on paper, as well as twenty originals on canvas and wood panels (under ORIGINALS in my shop).
The beauty of bare, exposed skin reveals its own story in a natural state. Culture, ethnicity, imperfections, life experiences...it protects us and makes us who we are. -
Naked Truth
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XNaked Truth
5 x 7 SOLD Acrylic, pen & oil pastel on heavy watercolor paper; sealed and ready for a standard size mat & frame.
This is part of my whole Naked Series Collection, which includes these eight works on paper, as well as twenty originals on canvas and wood panels (under ORIGINALS in my shop).
The complete, unadorned, unemebellished truth. So raw and real. -
Naked Hillsides
$45
XNaked Hillsides
8 x 10 $45 Acrylic, pen & oil pastel on heavy watercolor paper; sealed and ready for a standard size mat & frame.
This is part of my whole Naked Series Collection, which includes these eight works on paper, as well as twenty originals on canvas and wood panels (under ORIGINALS in my shop).
Those barren hillsides. No trees, no life, but they are beautiful and calm. -
Naked Sands
$45
XNaked Sands
8 x 10 $45 Acrylic, pen & oil pastel on heavy watercolor paper; sealed and ready for a standard size mat & frame.
This is part of my whole Naked Series Collection, which includes these eight works on paper, as well as twenty originals on canvas and wood panels (under ORIGINALS in my shop).
Expansive stretches of smooth, soft sand...whether in the form of sand dunes or shoreline...so naked and unblemished. -
Terra
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XTerra
9 x 12 SOLD Acrylic & oil pastels on heavy watercolor paper; sealed and ready for a standard size mat & frame.
This is part of my whole Naked Series Collection, which includes these eight works on paper, as well as twenty originals on canvas and wood panels (under ORIGINALS in my shop).
Terra = earth. Layers of clay, dirt & rock that provide a surface for all things to grow. Naked land...waiting for life. -
Embrace
$55
XEmbrace
9 x 12 $55 Acrylic & oil pastel on heavy watercolor paper; sealed and ready for a standard size mat & frame.
This is part of my whole Naked Series Collection, which includes these eight works on paper, as well as twenty originals on canvas and wood panels (under ORIGINALS in my shop).
Two forms of life, embraced as one. Warm, safe and free from troubles. -
Tanlines
$70
XTanlines
11 x 14 $70 Acrylic & oil pastels on heavy watercolor paper; sealed and ready for a standard size mat & frame.
This is part of my whole Naked Series Collection, which includes these eight works on paper, as well as twenty originals on canvas and wood panels (under ORIGINALS in my shop).
The sign of summer...and good times. They make me happy. -
Sun-kissed
$70
XSun-kissed
11 x 14 $70 Acrylic & oil pastels on heavy watercolor paper; sealed and ready for a standard size mat & frame.
This is part of my whole Naked Series Collection, which includes these eight works on paper, as well as twenty originals on canvas and wood panels (under ORIGINALS in my shop).
That warmth and golden glow that only that sun can bring. Skin, sand...oceans, deserts...just take me there.
ZEST SERIES
Full of energy and life, these works bring some zest to any space with their colors and playful marks.
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Twist of Fate
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XTwist of Fate
12 x 12 SOLD Mixed media on heavy textured paper; sealed and ready to frame or hang alone. (This fits into the IKEA Ribba 20 x 20 frame with mat!)
It's in our nature to expect certain outcomes. But sometimes what we have planned isn't what the universe...or fate…has in mind. A simple twist of fate is the "wild card" of life! -
Roller Coaster
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XRoller Coaster
12 x 12 SOLD Mixed media on heavy textured paper; sealed and ready to frame or hang alone. (This fits into the IKEA Ribba 20 x 20 frame with mat!)
When I looked at this finished piece, I immediately thought of a roller coaster…a ride people either love or hate. But of course, the roller coaster of life is something we all can relate to! -
Short Skirt/Long Jacket
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XShort Skirt/Long Jacket
12 x 12 SOLD Mixed media on heavy textured paper; sealed and ready to frame or hang alone. (This fits into the IKEA Ribba 20 x 20 frame with mat!)
“I want a girl with a mind like a diamond - I want a girl who knows what's best - I want a girl with shoes that cut - And eyes that burn like cigarettes - I want a girl with a short skirt and a loooooooong jacket.” - Cake. 2001. -
YOLO
$70
XYOLO
12 x 12 $70 Mixed media on heavy textured paper; sealed and ready to frame or hang alone. (This fits into the IKEA Ribba 20 x 20 frame with mat!)
You Only Live Once. Popularized by rapper Drake in 2012, and made into an everyday acronym, meme, hashtag and swept young adult mentality for years to come. As with most trendy acronyms, the trend died quickly, but the message remains the same. It's basically "carpe diem", right?! Live for the moment, take that risk, seize that opportunity, take the road less traveled, don't worry about the outcome or future if it feels right. Because YOLO. -
Venice Beach
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XVenice Beach
12 x 12 SOLD Mixed media on heavy textured paper; sealed and ready to frame or hang alone. (This fits into the IKEA Ribba 20 x 20 frame with mat!)
Colorful & free-spirited. This touristy beach town is filled with funky shops & cool neighborhoods...street vendors & performers at the beach. Such a fun place to people-watch. -
San Francisco
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XSan Francisco
12 x 12 SOLD Mixed media on heavy textured paper; sealed and ready to frame or hang alone. (This fits into the IKEA Ribba 20 x 20 frame with mat!)
San Francisco will always be one of my favorite cities and places to be. It's so vibrant and alive - the colorful Victorian houses, cable cars, funky neighborhoods, and on a clear day, the stunning Golden Gate Bridge. Pure happiness. -
Free Slurpie Day
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XFree Slurpie Day
12 x 12 SOLD Mixed media on heavy textured paper; sealed and ready to frame or hang alone. (This fits into the IKEA Ribba 20 x 20 frame with mat!)
When you have kids, you know that on 7/11 you'll be heading to every 7/11 nearby to get a free slurpie. The colors in this piece made me think of the slurpie colors I see in the kids' cups...the neutral hues of Coca-Cola, Pina Colada and Lemonade...and the brights (and neons!) of Hawaiian Punch, Blue Raspberry and Sour Patch. On a normal day, my younger son will mix every single flavor into one cup (gross, I know!). -
As I Lie Awake at Night
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XAs I Lie Awake at Night
12 x 12 SOLD Mixed media on heavy textured paper; sealed and ready to frame or hang alone. (This fits into the IKEA Ribba 20 x 20 frame with mat!)
At night, my mind is like a neverending reel of memories, people and events, both real and fantasy, that blur with present time reality. Some dreams can't end fast enough and some I want to last forever. Then I lie awake wondering what these mean...and the next day they consume my thoughts. Do you lie awake at night? -
California
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XCalifornia
14 x 11 SOLD Mixed media on heavy watercolor paper; sealed and ready for a standard size mat & frame.
My home state, born and raised. With its ocean, beaches, deserts, mountains and sunshine...California has my heart forever. -
Rapper's Delight
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XRapper's Delight
14 x 11 SOLD Mixed media on heavy watercolor paper; sealed and ready for a standard size mat & frame.
"I said a hip hop - Hippie to the hippie - The hip, hip hop, and you don't stop the rockin - To the bang bang boogie, say, up jump the boogie - To the rhythm of the boogie, the beat." - The Sugarhill Gang. 1980. -
Life With a Gemini
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XLife With a Gemini
12 x 9 SOLD Mixed media on heavy watercolor paper; sealed and ready for a standard size mat & frame.
Our mind is constantly racing with thoughts and ideas. We have a restless soul that craves new experiences and can feel suffocated by too much repetition and routine. Change is essential to our well-being. We are a twin and you never know which one you'll get. Sorry, that's life with a Gemini. -
Grey Skies & Fruit Loops
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XGrey Skies & Fruit Loops
12 x 9 SOLD Mixed media on heavy watercolor paper; sealed and ready for a standard size mat & frame.
I painted this on an unusually grey day in San Diego. It's hard for me to be motivated when it's not sunny, and often that shows in the color palettes I work with. This was just a fun piece I was playing around with on the side, but I loved how the pops of neon, then the pastel circles suddenly made the dull greys and greens come to life. Just like a bowl of fruit loops on a grey, rainy day! -
Backroads
$70
XBackroads
12 x 12 $70 Mixed media on heavy textured paper; sealed and ready to frame or hang alone. (This fits into the IKEA Ribba 20 x 20 frame with mat!)
With its neutral colors mixed with bits of brightness, this piece reminded me of nature…specifically the kind you find while exploring the backroads. Aside from avoiding traffic and seeing the same thing over and over, the backroads present us with uncertainty and excitement of not knowing what's next. It's the best way to travel while roadtripping, if you're up for an adventure! -
I Wish I Knew You When I Was Young —
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XI Wish I Knew You When I Was Young
12 x 12 SOLD Mixed media on heavy textured paper; sealed and ready to frame or hang alone. (This fits into the IKEA Ribba 20 x 20 frame with mat!)
Painted while listening to the Revivalist's song , "I Wish I Knew You"...on repeat. I love this song and the lyrics are so thought-provoking, as I filter through people in my life, wondering what it would be like if I knew them at another time. Listen to it right now; it starts with this: You shine like a star
You know who you are
You're everything beautiful
TRAVEL TAPESTRIES
The threads of travel. Colored landscapes of distant lands, connections with people & culture...each woven into a unique story.
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St. Martin
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XSt. Martin
5 x 7 SOLD Mixed media on heavy watercolor paper; sealed and ready to frame or hang alone.
Pastel colors fill this sweet Caribbean island like ice cream cones, divided between its northern French side, called Saint-Martin, and its southern Dutch side, Sint Maarten. -
Bangkok, Thailand
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XBangkok, Thailand
5 x 7 SOLD Mixed media on heavy watercolor paper; sealed and ready to frame or hang alone.
Bright reds, shiny golds, bustling city, ornate shrines and vibrant city life. -
Uluru, Australia
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XUluru, Australia
5 x 7 SOLD Mixed media on heavy watercolor paper; sealed and ready to frame or hang alone.
Uluru, or Ayers Rock, is a massive sandstone monolith in the heart of the Northern Territory’s arid red desert. At sunset, the lavender sky and warm rust colors blend to perfection. -
Ronda, Spain
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XRonda, Spain
5 x 7 SOLD Mixed media on heavy watercolor paper; sealed and ready to frame or hang alone.
The earthy hues of ancient stone ruins, bridges and gorges, speckled with deep green foliage in this mountaintop village in Southern Spain. -
Joshua Tree, California
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XJoshua Tree, California
8 x 10 SOLD Mixed media on heavy watercolor paper; sealed and ready to frame or hang alone.
When the sun sets in the desert, it casts the most magical blush pink on the sands of this vast open space, home to the exquisite Joshua Tree. -
Santa Fe, New Mexico
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XSanta Fe, New Mexico
8 x 10 SOLD Mixed media on heavy watercolor paper; sealed and ready to frame or hang alone.
Warm and rich tones fill the landscape of this New Mexican town that is pure magic in every way. -
Puebla, Mexico
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XPuebla, Mexico
8 x 10 SOLD Mixed media on heavy watercolor paper; sealed and ready to frame or hang alone.
Puebla is a color-lovers paradise. You won't encounter one white or beige building, as you stroll the streets of this colonial city in Central Mexico. -
Miami Beach, Florida
$45
XMiami Beach, Florida
8 x 10 $45 Mixed media on heavy watercolor paper; sealed and ready to frame or hang alone.
It's all about pastel-colored art deco buildings, palm trees and white sand beaches. -
Sedona, Arizona
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XSedona, Arizona
9 x 12 SOLD Mixed media on heavy watercolor paper; sealed and ready to frame or hang alone.
Red rocks, glowing orange & golden sunrises, warm pink & violet sunsets...peaceful. -
Montana
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XMontana
9 x 12 SOLD Mixed media on heavy watercolor paper; sealed and ready to frame or hang alone.
Mountains, trees, lakes, rivers and laid back vibe…montana is "mountain" in Spanish. -
Chicago, Illinois
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XChicago, Illinois
9 x 12 SOLD Mixed media on heavy watercolor paper; sealed and ready to frame or hang alone.
Big, beautiful, vibrant, classy, jazz & blues, sweet skyline, Lake Michigan…city life. -
Oaxaca, Mexico
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XOaxaca, Mexico
9 x 12 SOLD Mixed media on heavy watercolor paper; sealed and ready to frame or hang alone.
Color. Color. Color. This is Oaxaca. The brightly colored façades of the buildings are pure color heaven. -
Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica —
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XManuel Antonio, Costa Rica
11 x 14 SOLD Mixed media on heavy watercolor paper; sealed and ready to frame or hang alone.
Where the turquoise blues of the ocean meet the white sands that lead into the verdant greens of the tropical rainforest. -
Cape Tribulation, Australia
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XCape Tribulation, Australia
11 x 14 SOLD Mixed media on heavy watercolor paper; sealed and ready to frame or hang alone.
DITTO on previous image, just on the other side of the world! -
Sevilla, Spain
SOLD
XSevilla, Spain
11 x 14 SOLD Mixed media on heavy watercolor paper; sealed and ready to frame or hang alone.
Weathered stone of cathedrals, palaces & plazas...ornate mosaic tiles…flamenco dancing and horse-drawn carriages. -
The Dead Sea, Israel
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XThe Dead Sea, Israel
11 x 14 SOLD Mixed media on heavy watercolor paper; sealed and ready to frame or hang alone.
Golden brown hills, grey and white salt crystal shores, light turquoise water…a majestic and mysterious salt lake.