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My daughter is nonverbal... this is where I feel t

My daughter is nonverbal... this is where I feel the gift of being an artist and a mother. When I see her grab a sketchbook like this on her own initiative and settle into a corner in my studio, I just can't help but feel all the feels.

#artspeaks #specialneedsmom #sketchbook #kidsneedart #artistmother
#nonverbal #nonverbalcommunication
#letherspeak

Enjoyed participating in my first virtual art open

Enjoyed participating in my first virtual art opening!
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The 'Art of Hope' exhibition went ahead hosted creatively by Mental Health America of Northeast Indiana.
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Enjoyed my own plate of wine and cheese while virtually perusing the Jeffrey R. Krull Gallery. It was so odd seeing my work scroll by.

#artandmentalhealth

October 22nd is International Awareness Day for Ph

October 22nd is International Awareness Day for Phelan-McDermid Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that has direct impact on my family's life.
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I'm advocating through my palette today by only painting with shades of its signature green. A small gesture, but nonetheless heartfelt.

#advocate #pmsf #phelan #phelanmcdermidsyndrome #encouragingart #artencouragement #specialneedsmom #shinegreen

After some expressed interest, I am now taking PRI

After some expressed interest, I am now taking PRINT ORDERS for "The Relation of Roots".
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11x14, Limited Edition Giclee Print, signed and numbered. $40 USD + shipping. DM to order.
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Making a correlation to our mental health, so much of our coping and overcoming adverse conditions in life has to do with the strength of our root system.
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Give the gift of encouragement for the holidays... and any other day!

#artandmentalhealth #treeart #treeartwork #roots #wecandohardthings #artencouragement
#encouragingart

Enjoying the studio company on this last virtual s

Enjoying the studio company on this last virtual school day. Experiencing some mixed feelings of course as our kids head back to 5 day in-school instruction. I had come to kinda like the hybrid thing.

#artistmother #artmom

Morning light, strong shadows and neuro-centric ar

Morning light, strong shadows and neuro-centric art.

#morninglight #sunshineandshadows
#bioart #artandneuroscience #sciart #artandneuroscience #artandscience
#neurons #neuroart

Starting Chapter 3 of "The Body Keeps the Score".

Starting Chapter 3 of "The Body Keeps the Score". It's a heavy read, but I believe it necessary to wrestle with such things in order to nurture empathy and compassion. It's good to know I have others tackling it alongside me in the virtual book club.
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And, I'm keeping a journal of art ideas from the things I am learning.

#readmore #artandmentalhealth #traumahealing #artandtraumahealing
#wecandohardthings

She gets it honestly ... #artmom #artistmomlife #

She gets it honestly ...

#artmom #artistmomlife #artistmother #studiomess

Got the great news that my art will be on exhibit

Got the great news that my art will be on exhibit at the Augusta Regional Airport spring of next year... coinciding with the dates of the 85th edition of the PGA Masters Golf Tournament!

What golf lovers plan to be there?

#augustaart
#augustaarts

So fun to finally meet some of my fellow @artpopst

So fun to finally meet some of my fellow @artpopstreetgallery artists via zoom tonight!

#ArtPopATL

When the lines from one canvas seem to flow so nat

When the lines from one canvas seem to flow so naturally into the next, without one bit of intention...

#painting #linework #atlantartist #artdiscovery #expressionistart
#colorfulart

This is the hand bringing one of my neuron paintin

This is the hand bringing one of my neuron paintings to life by animation... it also happens to be connected to my husband.
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We are exploring new territory... collaborating with a musician and arranging the sounds to moving elements, all which developed from one still painting (visible in the thumbnail photo).

This small painting (detail shown) is a product of

This small painting (detail shown) is a product of my virtual artist residency with @artforchangeindia focused on mental health. It's steeped in symbolism, but in short... it's all about the roots.

#artandmentalhealth #treeart #treeartwork #natureart
#encouragingart #smallpainting

Working on this colorful synapse today... a neurol

Working on this colorful synapse today... a neurological focal point of this small but punchy painting.

#synapse #sciart #bioart #artandneuroscience #neuroscienceart #neurons #brainart #colorfulart #painting

So, this is me in the studio... nothing super epic

So, this is me in the studio... nothing super epic just a simple person attempting to be faithful at my post of offering something authentic to the world around me.

Had no idea yesterday when I shared my current boo

Had no idea yesterday when I shared my current book reading that I would be organizing a virtual book club today...
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Looking forward to tackling this challenging read with others. These are strange, isolating times but opportunities to build community are still possible.

I'm not sure if this painting is even done but the

I'm not sure if this painting is even done but the orange lichen I discovered outside seemed at peak color so decided to document the relationship.

#workinprocess #workingfromhome #natureart #natureartwork #bioart #lichen

So many things wooed me outside the studio today..

So many things wooed me outside the studio today... perfect weather, soft green moss, and the most vibrant orange lichen which seemed to compliment my current color palette.

#artandnature #bioart
#synapse #neuroscienceartwork
#artandneuroscience

Here is the next read... it has been on my book li

Here is the next read... it has been on my book list for a long time. Anyone want to join me ? Spontaneous book club invitation... disclaimer, I'm awful at staying with the reading pace of everyone else.

Sending off 3 pieces for the upcoming 'Art of Hope

Sending off 3 pieces for the upcoming 'Art of Hope' exhibition, an initiative of Mental Health America of Northeast Indiana. You will be able to see them in person at the Jeffrey R. Krull Gallery in Fort Wayne from Oct 19 - Nov 15.

#artandmentalhealth #mentalhealthrecovery
#artofhope #encouragingart

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