Art

The earth, without art, is just “eh.” I’m obsessed with the arts: fine, performing, comedic, you name it. If you’d like to see some amateur singing, check out my performances with Here to Sing. It’s a remarkable group considering it’s a non-audition, accessible choir. That’s a credit to our fantastic musical directors! It’s been so fun to read music again as a former flute and piano player.

I love to paint, and I love reasons to paint (read: commissions) even more! Reach out if you’d like something custom done, and there are four pieces marked “for sale”—price negotiable (email form at the bottom of the page; $100 each or best offer). I first got back into art starting by painting on stained t-shirts, but digging out my sister’s easel in my last studio apartment allowed me to pick the hobby back up. I even took on another quarantine project of giving a resin top to my desk to cover up some scuffs and would love to play with it more, a la @spilledbluepaint.

I also am a big fan of gallery walls and would love to help you to design yours.

Painted for a friend’s marriage based off a photo.
Painted for a friend’s engagement based off photos.
Painted for a friend’s anniversary based off a photo.
Submitted a wedding photo to a PaintByNumbers website for a friend.
Commissioned for the same friend based on the photo shown.
Commissioned for a friend based on photograph.
For sale: Sunset painted while watching Bob Ross on Netflix—my coloring is way more intense. 23.5″ x 19.25″
For sale: Painted during quarantine following @LiveWellPaintOften’s free live classes.
17.25″ x 14.25″
For sale: Painted during quarantine following @LiveWellPaintOften’s free live classes.
22.25″ x 18.25″
For sale:
Started at a Paint & Sip Party, added a wooded frame and extended the scene onto it. 23″ x 19″
This is the first t-shirt I painted to cover a coffee stain (it’s under the head) based off a photo I took in Sevilla.
Painted the Jefferson memorial to commemorate a friend’s engagement.
Painted the Maryland flag in the shape of Maryland state for a friend.
Made several t-shirts with this trompe l’oeil style statement necklace.
Made several t-shirts with this trompe l’oeil style statement necklace.
Made several t-shirts with this trompe l’oeil style statement necklace.
Painted this saucy cat like one of my French girls.
Used three different resin kits and gold paint to create a new surface and cover scuffs on my desk.
Home office gallery wall with prints, quotes, and gifts to spur inspiration. The book is a functional clock that reminds me to “write now” as I start to daydream (or doomscroll).
This gallery wall is filled with prints and clay pieces from various cities I’ve traveled to: This has become my routine souvenir.
I also designed and painted the banner for UMD Sigma Kappa Greek Homecoming week Fall 2011 competition, where our theme was Broadway!
This was my first foray into Greek Homecoming Backdrop design and painting. in Fall 2010. Sigma Kappa’s theme was Nightmare Before Christmas, and I featured elements of UMD Terps and UVA Cavaliers.
My first time painting backdrops: High School Senior Homecoming!
As a counselor at Timber Lake West, I painted the Red team’s plaque for the Red Carpet theme, featuring the late Joan Rivers, Brangelina, Hollywood Stars, award statuettes, paparazzi, and a film reel.
The artist captured in her element in High School art class, painting a cubed mango.