I am fascinated by words and their power in our lives. As an abstract watercolorist, I use words to inspire colorful paintings. I work on a synthetic paper called yupo and on textiles. The different surfaces allow me to explore a variety of techniques. I connect with words and capture their meanings through colors, shapes, and textures. Enjoy the slideshow of my artworks and fun moments from my creative journey. And then read on for more details about watercolors on yupo and textiles and exhibitions and happenings.
Watercolors on Yupo: "Visual Insights into Life's Beauty"
I explore words and their associated feelings through color and communicate visually through shapes and textures. When I sit down to paint, I appreciate a moment of pause and adore this interaction of the selected word - my inspiration for a painting - and the emotions it stirs within me. Abstract art is an opportunity for connection and sharing. An ever-changing collection of these original artworks is available at OAK in Kensington, MD. You may also purchase originals on Instagram.
Watercolors on Textiles: "Sculpted Paintings"
My latest creative adventure merges my two passions: textiles and colors. I work on cotton and other surfaces applying watercolors and other mediums. The drape of textiles has always delighted me visually. I fold, gather, stretch, and manipulate the fabric in numerous ways creating a painted 3-dimensional sculpture. My sculpted paintings are on display in a variety of private and public settings. Contact me for details.
Exhibitions and Happenings
Current Exhibitions (For a full listing of events, visit my Facebook page)
"Colorful Explorations" Glenview Mansion, Rockville, MD, Mar 1-27 2020
"Montgomery Art Association Show" Oasis Art Gallery, Bethesda, MD, Jan 13-Apr 10 2020
"Solo Show" Java Nation, Kensington, MD, Feb/Mar 2020
"Group Show" Adah Rose Gallery, Kensington, MD, 2019/2020
"Selected Artworks of Kensington" Kensington Town Hall, Kensington, MD, 2019/2020
Upcoming Exhibitions
"Solo Show" Davis Library, Bethesda, MD, Mar 2020
"Art & Poetry" Kensington Park Library, Kensington, MD, Apr 2020
"Montgomery Art Association Show" Kensington Park Library, Kensington, MD, May 2020
Past Exhibitions
"Solo Show" Simon Says Yoga Studio, Bethesda, MD, Feb 2020
"2020 Faculty Show" VisArts, Rockville, MD, Jan 10-Feb 9 2020
"True Blue Bliss" Meeting House Gallery, Columbia, MD, Nov 2019-Jan 11 2020
"Sounds of Winter" Adah Rose Gallery, Kensington, MD, December 2019
"Paint the Town Labor Day Show" Kensington Armory, Kensington, MD, 2019
"Charmed, I'm Sure" Adah Rose Gallery, Kensington, MD, 2019
"Seasonal Visions" Montgomery Art Association at Artists & Makers, Rockville, MD, 2019
"Spring/Summer 2019 Exhibition" Oasis Art Gallery, Bethesda, MD, 2019
“It's a Wonderful World” Friendship Heights Center, Chevy Chase, MD, 2019
"Visual Insights into Life's Beauty" (solo) Plaza Artist, Bethesda, MD, 2018-2019
“Creative Expressions” Friendship Heights Center, Chevy Chase, MD, 2019
"Into the World" The Daily Dish Restaurant, Silver Spring, MD, 2019
"Montgomery Art Association Show" Oasis Art Gallery, Bethesda, MD, 2019
“One House by Art Watch DC" BlackRock Center for the Arts, Germantown, MD, 2018
“Ebb & Flow” 505 North Gallery & Studio, Frederick, MD, 2018
“Rust Is An Artist” (solo) The Muse, Frederick, MD, 2018
“1460 Wallmountables” DC Art Center, Washington, DC, 2017
Exhibitions Curated
"Wesley Berg: The Infinity in the Intimate" Adah Rose Gallery, Kensington, MD, 2020
"Charmed, I'm Sure" Adah Rose Gallery, Kensington, MD, 2019
Awards
3rd Place “Creative Expressions 2019”, Chevy Chase, MD, 2019, Juror: Gaby Mizes
Affiliations
Montgomery Art Association (Social Media Chair)
"Colorful Explorations" Glenview Mansion, Rockville, MD, Mar 1-27 2020
"Montgomery Art Association Show" Oasis Art Gallery, Bethesda, MD, Jan 13-Apr 10 2020
"Solo Show" Java Nation, Kensington, MD, Feb/Mar 2020
"Group Show" Adah Rose Gallery, Kensington, MD, 2019/2020
"Selected Artworks of Kensington" Kensington Town Hall, Kensington, MD, 2019/2020
Upcoming Exhibitions
"Solo Show" Davis Library, Bethesda, MD, Mar 2020
"Art & Poetry" Kensington Park Library, Kensington, MD, Apr 2020
"Montgomery Art Association Show" Kensington Park Library, Kensington, MD, May 2020
Past Exhibitions
"Solo Show" Simon Says Yoga Studio, Bethesda, MD, Feb 2020
"2020 Faculty Show" VisArts, Rockville, MD, Jan 10-Feb 9 2020
"True Blue Bliss" Meeting House Gallery, Columbia, MD, Nov 2019-Jan 11 2020
"Sounds of Winter" Adah Rose Gallery, Kensington, MD, December 2019
"Paint the Town Labor Day Show" Kensington Armory, Kensington, MD, 2019
"Charmed, I'm Sure" Adah Rose Gallery, Kensington, MD, 2019
"Seasonal Visions" Montgomery Art Association at Artists & Makers, Rockville, MD, 2019
"Spring/Summer 2019 Exhibition" Oasis Art Gallery, Bethesda, MD, 2019
“It's a Wonderful World” Friendship Heights Center, Chevy Chase, MD, 2019
"Visual Insights into Life's Beauty" (solo) Plaza Artist, Bethesda, MD, 2018-2019
“Creative Expressions” Friendship Heights Center, Chevy Chase, MD, 2019
"Into the World" The Daily Dish Restaurant, Silver Spring, MD, 2019
"Montgomery Art Association Show" Oasis Art Gallery, Bethesda, MD, 2019
“One House by Art Watch DC" BlackRock Center for the Arts, Germantown, MD, 2018
“Ebb & Flow” 505 North Gallery & Studio, Frederick, MD, 2018
“Rust Is An Artist” (solo) The Muse, Frederick, MD, 2018
“1460 Wallmountables” DC Art Center, Washington, DC, 2017
Exhibitions Curated
"Wesley Berg: The Infinity in the Intimate" Adah Rose Gallery, Kensington, MD, 2020
"Charmed, I'm Sure" Adah Rose Gallery, Kensington, MD, 2019
Awards
3rd Place “Creative Expressions 2019”, Chevy Chase, MD, 2019, Juror: Gaby Mizes
Affiliations
Montgomery Art Association (Social Media Chair)