It's Been Awhile...

If anyone out there wonders where I've been for the past 24 months, this pretty much sums it up:

A new chapter is beginning. I am finally getting my head above water after having a baby... and then another baby! 2 babies in 2 years to be exact. Life derailed my studio work for a bit, but I have had lots of incredible days with my little boys to more than make up for it!

We just moved into a new house, and my long-time dream of having a home studio has finally come true! It is very exciting, and I can't wait to get back into the studio again!

I will post photos of the new studio soon!

In the Studio

 

In the Studio

Here are some works in progress in the studio today...

New Painting

Mama Monster

This painting may or may not still be in progress, but I like the current sort of desolate, quiet state. It inadvertently took on a mother/child composition with a surprising tenderness that I quite like. The legs were accidental paint drips, which is always the beauty of watercolor. And the little figure took on a playful quality when I added the red lines. I'm thinking as an ode to my desire to get back to my more minimalist roots, I will not let myself do anything more to this painting.

Wish You Were Here

 

I will have this painting on exhibit at AIR Gallery in Brooklyn, NY.  The show titled, "Wish You Were Here" includes highlighted artist Kiki Smith. The opening reception is this Thursday, June 24, 6-8PM.  The show will also be part of the Dumbo Gallery Artwalk the evening of July 1st. If you're in the Brooklyn area check it out!

New American Paintings

I am a featured artist in the NAP 15th Anniversary edition. Just got the books in the mail!

In the Studio...

new paintings

thinking about trees in my new series... love this vintage poster, wish I had it for my studio!

2009 update

We welcomed our beautiful baby boy, Leo Rothko Briggs, into the world this Fall 2009.

in the studio...

Postcard Show - Brooklyn

I will have this small painting in a show at the A.I.R. Gallery in Brooklyn, NY. Opening Reception is Wednesday, June 24, 6-8PM. And also for the DUMBO 1st Thursdays Gallery Walk on Thursday, July 9 from 6-8PM. If you're in the area you should check it out! Show is up thru July 18.

New Paintings

You can view them larger here.

Blog Post: Contrasting elements

Thanks so much to Wolfie and Sneak for the lovely blog post today!

wolfie and the sneak: Contrasting elements