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Japandi is an interior design style combining neutral colors, Japanese minimalism and wabi-sabi ways, and Scandinavian practicality. It is clean lines, pale colors and bright airy rooms that produce a soothing easy look. Japandi is the harmonious interaction between gentle and clean Nordic lines merged with Japanese refinement and elegance. Above is one example from my portfolio of Japandi-inspired art.

I get a kind of deer-in-the-headlights looks when I mention the term Japandi to friends a...

The meaning behind it: Starting with a seed, a tree grows. Add in environmental changes and stressors, and you’ve got either a glorious specimen or a lackluster space hog. This painting reflects on that idea, with gold leaf, linear and other mark-making elements.

One of four in a series of #goldleaf abstract paintings I recently completed, Nature vs. Nuture was previewed last week and is already sold!

But that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy it! from notecards to tumblers and coasters, f...

The dragonfly has been around for 300 million years during which time the earth has evolved dramatically. This painting pays homage to that idea and to the idea of nature in general.

Change Over Time is an original small format artwork painting in mixed media on paper. It uses acrylic paints, markers, ink and gold leaf accents and is one of a series of...

When we first moved to Florida in 2012, I went to town painting a myriad of Flamingos to go into our guest king suite. Well, since we’ve moved up to the Metro DC area, we no longer have room for these lovelies.

I’m so happy this fun 6″ x 12″ acrylic on canvas painting “Feeding Time” has found a new home! It’s sold, but if you love the image, compisition and colo...

I painted “Poppies in the Rain” and it was snatched up quickly. No wonder since It’s a pleasing composition, in neutral shades that go well with similiar backgrounds, and, of course, because it features Poppies sprawled against the canvas!

It has a new home, true, but one can purchase reprints, personal merchandise or home decor accessories using this image, or better yet, why not co...

Pretty summery markmaking and linear elements such as leaves and berries, and cool colors of light blues and purples make this painting perfect for a new seasonal accessory for your home! It can be hung on the wall or displayed on a shelf or counter, desk or bureau even.

And if you love it enough, you just might want to pick up the accompanying duvet in this print too! Look at this: ...

Something of a departure for me, Everyone Just Stop! is a minimalist abstract painting I did in response to the tension and strife in the world. It looks like a stoplight for good reason: my hope is that we all take a breather, and evaluate what is worthwhile and important in our lives, naive as it may sound.

I think this red minimalist painting against a black support would look beautiful ...

Note: I’m publishing this entry one year later since it seemed so inappropriate to do so last year during the tragic news we were encountering daily. Though we still are still in the midst of this pandemic, I’m giving myself permission to revel in these wonderful memories and ask you, the reader, for forgiveness and understanding if it remains somewhat inappropriate. My intent is to look back and share these joyful memories in hopes of lifting spirits.

For our 28th anniversary, my husband an...

I love this little gem of a painting! I love the markmaking, the soft, pastel colorway, and I love the way a few subtle birds float around on the surface among grasses and whatnot. And the gold fluid paint that accentuates a couple of spots here and there… I hope you love it too! To me it screams “spring”!

I realize I am always so enthusiastic in each post about the new artwork, and part of me feels it’s wrong to...

Pssst… need a small punch of color for your neutral color palette home? Or a thoughtful gift for Mom, Grandma, or a dear butterfly-loving friend? Flowers and butterflies may be just the ticket! It’s a small sized original painting filled with colors and textures to brighten any space.

And we’re talking color! This painting features shades of red, pink, green, yellow, peach...