"Under the Influence III" It's time for a big show! My solo exhibition, "Short Stories," will have an opening reception on Friday, October 9th, 2026, from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. I know, as usual, I am doing a last-minute blog! This show will feature 30 of my pieces at Springfield City Hall, including my 6-piece series, "Under the Influence." I titled this show "Short Stories" because every image I create has a story to share. They can stand on their own individually or can create a more detailed...

"Under the Influence I" I have an issue with time. We really do not get along very well. I find myself losing all track of it, and then the chase begins. I was taking my daily scroll on Facebook and came across an abstract painting that a good friend of mine had created. I stopped and admired the color palette she had chosen. I wondered if I could use those colors and create something by beginning with a color palette. I took myself up on that challenge and started a series that is completely...

Have you ever felt that feeling of confusion, being lost in chaos, overwhelmed and not knowing which direction to move? I have been feeling that for almost a year, at least. I wasn't sure how to stay motivated. My usual daily routine had fallen to the wayside, and the only thing I did was create new art. That has been a constant and the only thing that has helped me not fall completely apart. There are so many parts to being a full-time artist. It's not only about creating whatever I feel...