This past year has been one of numerous trials and triumphs. Finally back in the studio after much time away resulted in this painting of hope and joy. (Click for full view)

"Redeemed" 16x20. "Original" Mixed media on canvas. (See video). "It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me." -Galatians 2:20 Experimenting with color. (Click for full view)

(Click on Title for my inspiration story) “This Close” "Original" WORK IN PROGRESS... God gave me the vision for this, my self-portrait, over a year ago. It is the first I have ever attempted.

16x20. Oil on canvas. (See Video) I enjoyed rendering this alla prima painting in oil. This care-free dancer inspired a new series of paintings that I will share with you soon! (Click for full view)

I enjoyed rendering this cat portrait. I love the high contrast of the white pastel on black paper. There is something satisfying about creating silhouettes. (Click for full view)

16x20. Oil on canvas. Limited palette. (See Video) This was my first time-lapse video. It is cool to see it in fast speed. I used a technique to give more of an antique look. (Click for full view)

This was such a fun study in 3-point perspective- except, the rows and rows of window drove me nuts. But it was a fun challenge after all. These are high rises that I took photos of in Houston, TX.

18x24, Graphite and charcoal on paper. A study in 3-point perspective. I love the clean lines of modern houses. "Original" work.

"Joyful" 8x10. "Original" Oil on canvas. This still life painting was rendered live with items I gathered from my moms house to paint. The small bird in this painting simply brings me joy!

"Hope" 18x24. "Original" Charcoal on paper. This still life study was rendered using the subtraction method. Nothing is more intimate than the time we spend in Bible study and prayer.

8x10, Oil on canvas. "Original" Timed painting. This was a live painting of a still life subject matter using a limited palette.

18x24, "Original" Charcoal and China marker on paper. A study in proportion and plane shifts using the subtraction method. I had so much fun creating the see-through glass and shine.

18x24, Charcoal and graphite on paper. Using the subtractive method this portrait was rendered using charcoal, graphite, and a white China marker. What a cutie! "Original" from a family photo.

WORK IN PROGRESS... concept sketch for my oil painting of Jesus. I love the sketch to much I am hesitant to paint over it. :-D

8x10. Oil on canvas. I have always wanted to paint a nativity. I really enjoyed painting this for Christmas. Blues and purples together portray Royalty. Happy birthday, Jesus.