I am absolutely thrilled and deeply honored to be part of the inspiring Women of Abstract Expressionism project curated by Jeanne Oliver.

In this immersive journey, five artists—including myself—will take on the "apprentice" role, diving into the world of Abstract Expressionism. Through discussions and hands-on technique videos, we will dedicate five weeks to exploring the life and work of the trailblazing woman of the Expressionist movement.

The extraordinary artists we're studying include Helen Frankenthaler, Joan Mitchell, Elaine de Kooning, Lee Krasner, and Grace Hartigan—true icons.

The creative process is ever-evolving and is reflected in the work we create. In this post, I want to give you a closer look into the art I'm making and the steps I take before I dip my brush into the paint.

This August, we're embarking on a vibrant journey through the world of color, from curating a "Color Collection" and painting mini-abstracts to diving into the genius of Master Artist Ellsworth Kelly. I then take everything I've learned, from experimenting with color to studying Kelly's amazing botanical drawings, and create an expressive field of sunflowers in ink.

It is officially Summer!

Adventure awaits! Where will your footsteps take you? What sights will you behold? Whose company will you enjoy? What thrilling experiences will you encounter this Summer? Your summer sketchbook can document everything you see, feel, and experience. Don't let a moment of this beautiful Season pass you by!

It is day three of the new year, and I'm slowly finding my way back into the studio. Over the past few days, I've been looking back at what I created and experienced in the past year—art classes, personal artwork, gathering family and friends, traveling, and starting a wildflower garden in our backyard.

Standing in the middle of stacks of discarded paintings on beautiful paper that I had carelessly stacked all over the studio, something made me look closer. In a single moment, I realized there was something significant to the work I had done. It was bigger than my initial frustration and disappointment; it was as if someone had grabbed me by the shoulders and pointed me in the right direction.