High Spring was a commission based on a painting completed in late 2019 and early 2020 titled Inspiration. My style with florals evolved since then so I had great joy in creating this triptych; with the joyful color and energy of the Inspiration painting; but in my newer style.
Read More“Alpha” is a commissioned painting of a strong female wolf. The client specifically wanted this animal, with a Native American influence, for their North Carolina cabin retreat. It measures 41” x 52” and there are many layers of resin and paint. The mixed media elements also include broken mirror flakes, aluminum flakes, with silver leaf and mica powders embedded. I used several wolf reference photos that have head-on strong faces. This was my first wolf painting but have completed many dogs over the years.
Read MoreSelf portraits are painted when I experience extreme emotion or feel the need for introspection. They help me process. I am very touched when personal pieces like “Self Portrait Before Haircut” sells. It feels like I really connected on the most basic of human levels with the patron.
Read MoreAs an artist who travels more than two months out of the year, checking into a hotel means also creating a makeshift studio. There is an inevitable option to spend all day working the art shows and festivals while on the road. But after a few days of not painting, my hands start to “itch” and get restless to create. The necessity to establish a makeshift studio becomes part of the routine and here are common questions often asked about the experience.
Read MoreWhile on the road between shows, I am afforded the time to stop and smell the roses, so to speak. I love to take the weekdays easy and unstructured and explore interesting areas as I happen upon them. After a stay at a Hampton Inn in Stroudsburg, PA on my way to the I-80, I noticed this amazing cemetery. I have a thing about cemeteries…I find them so peaceful and lovely.
Read MoreEvery time I pack and travel to an art show there is a sense of excitement…an anticipation for what the weekend may bring. One might even call it a gambler’s high with the unknown of what artwork may return with the artist and which find new homes.
Read MoreThe Southampton Art & Artisan Fair is June 19-20 in New York and wow, there are a lot of preparations that must be done! I have to finish several of the paintings I’ve been working on for the shows.
Read MoreThe last cargo van in Florida is a tall Tetris upgrade for Christine Adele Moore who previously drove a mini van for art shows across the country. This is a fun Q&A with the artist about the adventure of finding the van and the exciting ways this impacts travel, deliveries, and general comfort for the driver.
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