Enjoy the World of Colors, Shapes, And Textures

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. 

COMISSIONS: Do you have a specific idea for a unique painting in mind? Lyrics you love that could become a title? Whatever your needs, I would to create a work of art that you will love. Commissioned artwork prices range from $60 (4 x 6") to $350 (26 x 20"). Contact me to start your unique project. 

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. 

​Exhibitions and Happenings

Current Exhibitions 
​Online: "Latela Curatorial x Artsy: Women in the Arts Online Exhibition", Oct-Nov 2020
Online: "Creative Distance" Shop Made in DC, Oct-Nov 2020
Online: "Portraits" Montgomery Art Association, Oct-Nov 2020
Online: "Orange Juiced" Emerge Gallery on Artsy, Sep-Nov 2020
Online: "Life's Simple Pleasures" Washington Water Color Association, Sep-Oct 2020
Online: "Urban Landscapes" Montgomery Art Association, Aug-Sep 2020
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Upcoming Exhibitions
Online: "Self-Portrait" Ruby Projects, Fairfax, VA Nov 2020
Online: "Abstracts" Montgomery Art Association, Nov-Dec 2020

Past Exhibitions
In-person: "Making New Connections" Frame of Mine Gallery, Washington, DC Sep 2020
Online: "Art All Night" Tenleytown Main Street, Sep 2020
Online: "Natural Landscapes" Montgomery Art Association, Jul-Aug 2020
Online: "Isolation" Emerge Gallery on Artsy, Aug-Sep 2020
"Carte Blanche" Adah Rose Gallery, Kensington, MD, Jul-Aug 2020
​"Selected Artworks of Kensington" Kensington Town Hall, Kensington, MD, 2019/2020
Online: "20th Anniversary" Artomatic, Jul-Aug 2020
Online: "Creative Expressions" Montgomery Art Association, Jun-Jul 2020
"Art from the Heart" Art Watch DC, Bethesda, MD, Jul 2020
Online: "Our Stories" Montgomery Art Association, May-Jun 2020
Online: "Mother May I" Art Works Gallery Richmond, May-Jun 2020
"World Central Kitchen Fundraiser" Adah Rose Gallery, Kensington, MD, Jun 2020
Online: "Art at a Distance" Art Works Gallery Richmond, Apr-May 2020
Online: "Colorful Explorations" Montgomery Art Association, Apr 2020
Online: "Oasis Art Show" Montgomery Art Association, Apr 2020
Online: "Art & Poetry" Kensington Park Library, Kensington, MD, Apr 2020
"Solo Show" Davis Library, Bethesda, MD, Mar 2020
"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
"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, Dec 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
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Exhibitions Co-curated
​"Carte Blanche" Adah Rose Gallery, Kensington, MD, 2020
"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), Kensington, MD
Capitol Hill Art League, Washington, DC
Washington Water Color Association, Washington, DC