Gilded Skepticism

This sparkly one (embellished with sparkly gold paint) carries an expression of skepticism I often see in my own reflection these days. 

Title: "Gilded Skepticism"

12"x9" on mixed media paper

Media: collage, ink, acrylic, acrylic spray

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Fragmented Witness

Make it make sense. 

Title: "Fragmented Witness"

9"x12" on mixed media paper

Media: collage, watercolor, ink

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She is More than Just her Form

 She is more than just her form.

Title: “She is More than Just her Form"

12”x9“ on watercolor paper

Media: gouache, pastels

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You Only See Part of Me

 You only see part of me.

Title: “You Only See Part of Me"

12”x9“ on watercolor paper

Media: pastels, gouache

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Be Silent No More

After everyone went to bed last night I painted, ripped, scratched, scrawled...and woke up this morning and did some more.

Be silent no more. Use your voice.

Title: "Be Silent No More"

12"x9" on watercolor paper

Media: watercolor, wax, graphite, ink, collage

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We are Not For Sale

 We are not for sale.

Title: "We are Not For Sale"

12"x9" on watercolor paper

Media: gouache and acrylic

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Every Child

"Every child should have the opportunity to receive a quality education."

-Bill Frist (of note: a Republican who served in the early 2000s)

12"x9" on paper

Media: acrylic, collage, graphite, wax, charcoal

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Be You

“Be You”

Thinking of the standards of beauty. Says who…be you.

12"x9" on paper

Media: watercolor and ink

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David and I are starting the process of preparing to move away from Austin. As part of that I'd love to offer the paintings I've got on hand at a much reduced price. 50% off (or make an offer!) of any of my available work. Thanks for supporting me as an artist all these years!!! Here's the link: Kali's Available Work

She ignored their standards of beauty and created her own.

 “She ignored their standards of beauty and created her own.”

12"x9" on paper

Media: acrylic and ink

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Commissioned Piece

 This commissioned piece is heading to Chicago next week.

Always an honor to work with a client to create something they welcome into their home.

40"x40" on canvas

Media: acrylic and charcoal

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Always in the Background

 This piece and the writing were published in Down in the Dirt magazine.

There is a constant chaos in the background of my mind as the beginning of the school year approaches. All the colors and shades of not knowing what is next, of fear, of not being seen and heard. I keep myself busy with painting, reading, writing, exercising, playing piano, dancing, cooking, eating, sleeping, talking with friends, laughing, crying...and the background of my mind seeps into all of it. Sometimes big and sometimes small, but always present.

"Always in the Background"

Image description: a woman's face ghostly painted over an abstract, chaotic background. Her eyes are green.

Mixed Media

20"x16" on watercolor paper

My original paintings are available in my online gallery.

  I welcome commissions.

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Always in the Background

This piece and the writing were published in Down in the Dirt magazine.

There is a constant chaos in the background of my mind as the beginning of the school year approaches. All the colors and shades of not knowing what is next, of fear, of not being seen and heard. I keep myself busy with painting, reading, writing, exercising, playing piano, dancing, cooking, eating, sleeping, talking with friends, laughing, crying...and the background of my mind seeps into all of it. Sometimes big and sometimes small, but always present.

"Always in the Background"

Image description: a woman's face ghostly painted over an abstract, chaotic background. Her eyes are green.

Mixed Media

20"x16" on watercolor paper

My original paintings are available in my online gallery.

  I welcome commissions.

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Recommit to the Work that Remains Undone

With respect and celebration I'd like to pair this quote with a painting I completed today.

"Juneteenth is a time to recommit ourselves to the work that remains undone. 
We remember that even in the darkest hours, there is cause to hope for tomorrow's light."

-President Barack Obama

Mixed Media

Original available for $85.

16"x12" on paper

Prints available on request.

(Printed image may be slightly cropped for printing purposes.)

My original paintings are available in my online gallery.

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I Believe in You

I hope that you believe in yourself

as much as I believe in you.

"I Believe in You"

Mixed Media

Original available here for $10

6"x4" on cardboard

Prints available on request.

(Printed image may be slightly cropped for printing purposes.)

My original paintings are available in my online gallery.

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On Fire

Ignite your Fire • Inspire • Change the World

"On Fire"

Acrylic and Ink

Original available here for $40.

12"x3.25" on a wood leftover from a friend's woodworking project.

Prints available on request.

(Printed image may be slightly cropped for printing purposes.)

My original paintings are available in my online gallery.

Prints of many of my paintings are available in my Etsy shop. 

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Girl Power

Girl Power!

"Girl Power"

Original available here for $85.

12"x16" on watercolor paper

Prints available on request.

(Printed image may be slightly cropped for printing purposes.)

My original paintings are available in my online gallery.

Prints of many of my paintings are available in my Etsy shop. 

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Hope

My hope for girls and women of all ages...that they may fulfill their dreams, find happiness, soar to the highest heights, and shine ever so brightly...and that they may do so feeling they can trust in this world of ours.

"Hope"

Original available here for $85.

16"x12" on watercolor paper

Prints available on request.

(Printed image may be slightly cropped for printing purposes.)

My original paintings are available in my online gallery.

Prints of many of my paintings are available in my Etsy shop. 

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Emerging Presence

Created simply with India ink.

"Emerging Presence"

Original available here for $35.

14"x8.5" on a recycled watercolor paper

Prints available on request.

(Printed image may be slightly cropped for printing purposes.)

My original paintings are available in my online gallery.

Prints of many of my paintings are available in my Etsy shop. 

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She Owns her Curves

This was so much fun to create! I love how she owns her beautiful curves!

"She Owns her Curves"

Watercolor and Neocolors

Original available here for $55.

14"x9" on a watercolor paper

Prints available on request.

(Printed image may be slightly cropped for printing purposes.)

My original paintings are available in my online gallery.

Prints of many of my paintings are available in my Etsy shop. 

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In the Depths of Thought

Over the past several weeks I've been juggling a lot of work and grabbing a moment here and there to take an online class from the amazing Pauline Agnew. I've taken several of her courses and I always feel that I grow as an artist under her teaching. I'll be blogging about more of my pieces in the coming days.

"In the Depths of Thought"

 Acrylic and India Ink

Original available here for $65.

15.5x11.5" on a wood panel leftover from a friend's woodworking project.

Prints available on request.

(Printed image may be slightly cropped for printing purposes.)

My original paintings are available in my online gallery.

Prints of many of my paintings are available in my Etsy shop. 

Let me know if you're interested in prints of my paintings.

  I welcome commissions.

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