8 x 10 inches
Iridescent watercolor on paper
Original botanical art watercolor inspired by Chinese brush painting.
No frame is included.
Mixed Media on Paper
16 x 12 inches
Frame included.
Artist Statement
According to an Indiana University study, handwriting produces creativity not easily accessed in any other way. MRI scans have shown that writing by hand increases neural activity in certain sections of the brain, much like meditation. [1] Another study in Taiwan concluded that calligraphy can reduce stress. [2]
The definition of calligraphy is beautiful handwriting, but it is more than pretty letters. It provides a respite from screens and allows us to slow down. It doesn’t need a battery or have to be plugged in. The pen gliding along the paper sings about love, peace, and a rainbow of emotions. It speaks of the past, present, future, self-discovery, and connection with others.
James, Karin H, and Laura Engelhardt. “The effects of handwriting experience on functional brain development in pre-literate children.” Trends in neuroscience and education vol. 1,1 (2012): 32–42. doi:10.1016/j.tine.2012.08.001
Kao, Henry Sr et al. “Calligraphy and meditation for stress reduction: an experimental comparison.” Psychology research and behavior management vol. 7 47–52. 13 Feb. 2014, doi:10.2147/PRBM.S55743
Woodcut print on 100% recycled and archival paper
7 x 5 inches
No frame is included.
Artist Statement
One evening in October 2020 as I was preparing dinner, I cut off the white ends of green onions and placed them in a small Ball jar with some water to replant later. The roots were very long because my husband, Seth, and I had used them at least twice since we planted our garden in March. The roots made the onions stand in the jar and it reminded me of jellyfish. I immediately daydreamed of the warm waters in the Florida Keys where we spent a relaxing New Year with family and friends. It also made me think of the garden that Seth and I loved and cared for. During quarantine, Seth discovered the pleasures of cooking and we enjoyed finding and testing new recipes. Seeing those little onions that would be replanted and grow again brought me so much joy. They represented this challenging year. My family and the green onions were parallels, changing and growing.
The pandemic has forced many of us to slow down and for good reason. It has been heartbreaking, tragic, and bittersweet. 2020 taught me to listen, make time for self-care, be content with what I have, and lean and breathe into challenges and opportunities with an open heart and mind. It has been a rollercoaster of emotions with inspiring and uplifting stories of community and a united, global cry that Black Lives Matter. It is about love over hate, being vulnerable, and welcoming change. There has been a lot of discussion about the “new normal”. I prefer the “New Present”. It invites close observation of this one precious life and the beautiful world we share.
Woodcut print on 100% recycled and archival paper
7 x 5 inches
No frame is included.
Artist Statement
One evening in October 2020 as I was preparing dinner, I cut off the white ends of green onions and placed them in a small Ball jar with some water to replant later. The roots were very long because my husband, Seth, and I had used them at least twice since we planted our garden in March. The roots made the onions stand in the jar and it reminded me of jellyfish. I immediately daydreamed of the warm waters in the Florida Keys where we spent a relaxing New Year with family and friends. It also made me think of the garden that Seth and I loved and cared for. During quarantine, Seth discovered the pleasures of cooking and we enjoyed finding and testing new recipes. Seeing those little onions that would be replanted and grow again brought me so much joy. They represented this challenging year. My family and the green onions were parallels, changing and growing.
The pandemic has forced many of us to slow down and for good reason. It has been heartbreaking, tragic, and bittersweet. 2020 taught me to listen, make time for self-care, be content with what I have, and lean and breathe into challenges and opportunities with an open heart and mind. It has been a rollercoaster of emotions with inspiring and uplifting stories of community and a united, global cry that Black Lives Matter. It is about love over hate, being vulnerable, and welcoming change. There has been a lot of discussion about the “new normal”. I prefer the “New Present”. It invites close observation of this one precious life and the beautiful world we share.
Woodcut print on 100% recycled and archival paper
7 x 5 inches
No frame is included.
Artist Statement
One evening in October 2020 as I was preparing dinner, I cut off the white ends of green onions and placed them in a small Ball jar with some water to replant later. The roots were very long because my husband, Seth, and I had used them at least twice since we planted our garden in March. The roots made the onions stand in the jar and it reminded me of jellyfish. I immediately daydreamed of the warm waters in the Florida Keys where we spent a relaxing New Year with family and friends. It also made me think of the garden that Seth and I loved and cared for. During quarantine, Seth discovered the pleasures of cooking and we enjoyed finding and testing new recipes. Seeing those little onions that would be replanted and grow again brought me so much joy. They represented this challenging year. My family and the green onions were parallels, changing and growing.
The pandemic has forced many of us to slow down and for good reason. It has been heartbreaking, tragic, and bittersweet. 2020 taught me to listen, make time for self-care, be content with what I have, and lean and breathe into challenges and opportunities with an open heart and mind. It has been a rollercoaster of emotions with inspiring and uplifting stories of community and a united, global cry that Black Lives Matter. It is about love over hate, being vulnerable, and welcoming change. There has been a lot of discussion about the “new normal”. I prefer the “New Present”. It invites close observation of this one precious life and the beautiful world we share.
Woodcut print on 100% recycled and archival paper
7 x 5 inches
No frame is included.
Artist Statement
One evening in October 2020 as I was preparing dinner, I cut off the white ends of green onions and placed them in a small Ball jar with some water to replant later. The roots were very long because my husband, Seth, and I had used them at least twice since we planted our garden in March. The roots made the onions stand in the jar and it reminded me of jellyfish. I immediately daydreamed of the warm waters in the Florida Keys where we spent a relaxing New Year with family and friends. It also made me think of the garden that Seth and I loved and cared for. During quarantine, Seth discovered the pleasures of cooking and we enjoyed finding and testing new recipes. Seeing those little onions that would be replanted and grow again brought me so much joy. They represented this challenging year. My family and the green onions were parallels, changing and growing.
The pandemic has forced many of us to slow down and for good reason. It has been heartbreaking, tragic, and bittersweet. 2020 taught me to listen, make time for self-care, be content with what I have, and lean and breathe into challenges and opportunities with an open heart and mind. It has been a rollercoaster of emotions with inspiring and uplifting stories of community and a united, global cry that Black Lives Matter. It is about love over hate, being vulnerable, and welcoming change. There has been a lot of discussion about the “new normal”. I prefer the “New Present”. It invites close observation of this one precious life and the beautiful world we share.
25% of the profit from the art below will be donated to Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
25% of the profit from the art below will be donated to Small World Yoga.
7 x 5 inches
Watercolor on paper
Signed on back. No frame is included.
25% of the profit will be donated to Small World Yoga, Nashville’s only non-profit yoga community studio.
Small World Yoga believes in the power of yoga to transform individuals through healing and connection. They envision a world in which everyone has access to these benefits. By empowering people, they strengthen communities, and ultimately make a big world feel small (smallworldyoga.org).
9.375 x 2.375 inches
Hand-engraved upcycled Honeytree Meadery bottle with wax fill
I actively seek opportunities to find beauty in items that would otherwise be thrown away or discarded, and shine a light on and support environmental sustainability through art. This bottle’s first life was a vessel for the finest mead by Honeytree Meadery. Honeytree Meadery advocates much needed awareness to the importance of bees through the ancient art of mead making.
Bees play an essential role in the stability of our ecosystems. Thanks to their pollination of flowers and crops, our world is colorful and food is healthy. Their rapid decline threatens global food security.
50% of the profit will be donated to the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation is an international nonprofit organization that protects the natural world through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitats. As a science-based organization, we [The Xerces Society] both conduct our own research and rely upon the most up-to-date information to guide our conservation work. Our key program areas are: pollinator conservation, endangered species conservation, and reducing pesticide use and impacts (xerces.org).
Acrylic on Paper
6 x 4.5 inches
No frame. Ready to ship.