“I hate wasting paint. Enter rusting ironwork that decorates our backyard fence. Time for a pop of color. :)
I decided to use some left over paint colors from working in the studio to touch up some faded yard decor. “
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One of my favorite things, that make me so happy, although, requires lots of clean up… is my son establishing various "art installations” around the house.
Lately, my son pulls out all of our aluminum mixing bowls, of all sizes and arrange them in different patterns on the kitchen floor.
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When naming a piece, I wait until it's completed and give it a name that resonates with me for that particular work.
With my paintings, I sense their energy. Each have a distinct personality that I desire to absorb and incorporate into my psyche.
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With this process, there will be brand new works in the very beginning stage of its development, then many in that awkward, early stage where it does not resemble anything of beauty or order. There will be works that are maturing, forming their own personality, providing my subconscious ideas of where that painting desires to go, and who that painting desires to become.
And then, sometimes if I am lucky, I receive the sense, that the painting is finished.
There is nothing left for me to do.
I just feel like it is, what it wants to be.
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“Not in a million years would I have imagined I’d be an artist, painting seriously. And I could have never imagined how special it would be to share that with my little one.
Last night was a full circle moment, a connection with a dear loved one, who has passed on; but is still with me, inside of me even, reminding me, I can do anything.”
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“(Almost) every morning, I make my favorite cup of coffee: Bustello with a caramel almond creamer, frapped, with brown sugar. My coffee is strong with just enough sweetness, like a cafe au lait from Cafe du Monde, but just without the chicory. I make me and my husband a cup. Some mornings I switch it up to make my coffee black with brown sugar, also, very delicious and perfect on the days when I’m really tired in the morning. “
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“Art is life. Art is literally all things small, often free, immensely beautiful things we actually take a moment to breathe in and experience fully with all of our senses.
It’s my goal to find at least one moment like this per day, to experience, enjoy, reflect and share.”
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“I often tend to create designs and contemporary paintings that are purely abstractions, without reference to form. But lately, I’ve been stepping outside of my comfort zone, taking my abstractions a step further—incorporating references, symbols and figures. Here, in “A Starry Night in Houston,” I embrace my free, improvised style used in my international series and added emblems that represent Houston’s connection to science, space and technology. I wanted to expound on my style to give the viewer clear symbols to identify in the work, as their eyes travel around and about the painting.”
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Oshun is the ultimate deity. A mother. A woman. A Goddess. I loved going through the process of creating Oshun, reflecting upon her and myself. She is not much different than you or me. I hope that by gazing upon her, she reminds you of your inherent, born-given beauty, power and divinity. There is no action to take nor thing that must be done to receive this. It is you.
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“The Enter Series is the first set of paintings created after the birth of my son. The first set of paintings created as a mother.
No one could have prepared me for how much, I would change.
In my personal life and in my art, I am rediscovering myself and learning about who I am now.”
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“I kept having this reoccurring thought, “it’s impossible to be stressed here.” There was this instant connection and closeness to nature, but not just any kind of nature. Paradise.”
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“I’ve come a long way. And somehow could not see what I now see right before my eyes in this photograph: An Artist. A beautiful woman, inside and out, who was in her element, and had the potential to be so much more than what she initially thought was possible.”
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“One cannot plan these discoveries.
One can only be blessed through the grace and frugality of the gods. To increase one’s odds for success, a mere human can only explore, attempt and fail as much as possible.
Luck personified.
International, the series, was born.”
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“I am constantly questioning whether I am on the right path, and whether I am making good decisions to grow and improve as a professional artist. I am always trying to learn from my peers, fine tune my approach so that I can grow and become a better professional. Many times, I place way too much emphasis and focus upon what my peers are doing, and then miss out on doing what I do best— being me.”
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“Luckily perfection is not the goal, but being together is the achievement. The memories made, the moments together, the love that sustains, is what’s its all about.”
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Its always interesting to look back on my journey and see how far I’ve come and how much I’ve grown. Looking back, also helps with motivation to keep pressing forward, even through life changes and life challenges. I’ve come too far and have achieved so much to turn back.
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I felt like a ghost in my studio. Aware of the nostalgia of my first time there, but knowing I no longer relate to the older version of myself. 𝗕𝗼𝗹𝗱 & 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘂𝗹 represents my growth as a woman + artist. It encompasses the silent confidence in my inner being, I once did not have, but now, cannot proceed without. It represents the wisdom that comes with experience + the courageous pursuit of one’s joy.
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Last month, RoKi Designs | Instagram: @rokisilkdesign, hosted their first Annual RoKi Design Inner Circle Tea & Conversation at the St. Regis, where RoKi presented their latest and greatest designs for future products and upcoming collections.
I am deeply honored and proud to have my artwork be a part of RoKi’s gorgeous collection of luxury silk scarves and to partner with these incredibly inspiring and dedicated designers. To learn about Roki Designs or to learn more about AVM “Light” silk scarf, visit: https://www.rokidesign.com
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“Upon pursuing art as my career, the word “𝘈𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴” has been my tag line. It is how I close my emails + handwritten letters. I find it to be such a powerful word. “𝘈𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴” represents eternity; an element or essence of being everlasting + ever present, constant + consistent. 𝗔𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 is what I strive to give, exude, and live in my daily life.“
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I was recently asked this question,” How has having your child changed or enhanced the way you look at making art?”I have been reflecting a lot on how I have changed since being a mom, especially as an artist. I was so grateful of the opportunity to really reflect and give a thoughtful answer.
Here is what I wrote:
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