Author Archives: Artimagination

Gorgeous New Rain & Garden Boots !

I’m always thrilled to share new products made with my art, but this post has special sentimental meaning for me. First a little background: Some ten years ago I created an artwork for my Mom several years ago called “I … Continue reading

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Lotus Root Magic!

I am trying to bring art into my cooking, and always enjoy finding a new and beautiful food. Especially a healthy one. My husband and I ventured into a new restaurant, and the primary vegetarian choice there was something called … Continue reading

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Season’s Sparrow

So often the lovely sparrow is overlooked, but I love the sparrows in my garden. For one of my first licensing projects, I was asked to design a 3D jar, and I decided to create a jar honoring the sparrows … Continue reading

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Cote d’Azur

“Cote d’Azur” is an artwork across 5 canvases completed in 2015. I wanted to capture a playful, colorful beach scene, showing people from all walks of life and body types, each contributing to the beauty of the whole. I grew … Continue reading

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Named One of 5 Creatives You Should Know

I just received the most FUN email today – I’ve been chosen as one of 5 “Creatives You Should Know” by the Creative Network Blog (sponsored by StudioVox). It’s such an honor – the article is so well written and … Continue reading

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The Golden Gate

                        For “The Golden Gate” artwork, created in 2014, I wanted to capture the picturesque San Francisco city scape along with the watery excitement and beauty that surround the … Continue reading

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Muerta Lisa

 Muerta Lisa  is my smiling guess at what the “Mona Lisa” would have looked like had Da Vinci been a Goth style painter (or alternatively, Muerta Lisa a ghoulish nod to what Mona Lisa might look like today a few hundred … Continue reading

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Talented Emily Creates Two Dragons!

I was thrilled when Emily’s mother Michele emailed me Emily’s latest magnificent creation – two dragons! The first dragon is very large and is billowing hot pink swirls, toasting a marshmallow on the tree stump, very fun idea. One of … Continue reading

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Skull and Goth Bones Font

Just in time for Halloween, I created this “Skull and Goth Bones” font – perfect for skull loving folks and holidays! This “Skull and Goth Bones” font was inspired by my Muerta Lisa artwork shown below. O Happy Halloween! O … Continue reading

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Liv Creates 2 Beautiful Artworks!

I am so impressed with the two amazing artworks that Liv’s mother Heather sent me! They are just AWESOME! Let’s look at Liv’s beautiful artworks one at a time: First, there is “Puppy of the Rainbow.” I love that name, … Continue reading

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Butterfly Fantasy

Butterfly Fantasy I have always been fascinated by butterflies, with all their colors and lovely shapes.  Butterfly Fantasy is my reaching beyond the bright colors to a more intoxicating palette, to create an exotically moody piece, full of movement.  In … Continue reading

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Two New Rain and Garden Boots Just Released!

I am sooooo excited to share that two more of my artworks have been transformed into BEAUTIFUL BOOTS! Here is what they look like: These lovely boots are available at fine retailers and on Amazon, here’s a link so you … Continue reading

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Check Out Sydney’s Polar Bear – Brrrrrr!

Young Artist Sydney has created two fun artworks that her super supportive Mom Valerie sent me – I think you will love the happy colors of both of these special artworks: First, before I show the polar bear, look at … Continue reading

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Meet Sydney!

So fun to share the artwork of Sydney, a young artist. Sydney’s Mom Valerie is so supportive of Sydney’s work, that’s just wonderful and is so helpful to a young artist. Way to go Mom Valerie! One of the things … Continue reading

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Rainbow Blossoms

Rainbow Blossoms  is a bright, cheery celebration of a gentle rainfall in a spring garden.  The more you look, the more little worlds you will see.  This artwork was inspired by my love of spring bulbs – like tulips and … Continue reading

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May Mosaic Madness at Creativity Central!

At our May Creativity Central session, our creative group created lovely mosaics out of paper. In addition to tissue paper and basic kid grade construction paper, for the mosaics we also used a little left over holiday wrapping paper. We … Continue reading

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April Creativity Central brings Colorful Creations!

At our April Creativity Central session, our creative group added color to the sculptures we had created in the March session.You will see there is no shortage of creativity in this group!   Here are some photos from both the … Continue reading

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The Vegetable Garden is PLANTED!

Admittedly, I’m later in getting the veggie boxes done this year than ever before – in large part because my world of art has been unusually demanding – but I’m glad to say the veggie boxes are now fully planted. … Continue reading

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In “High Spirits!”

Great news! My latest book “High Spirits!” has just been released on Amazon! If you like the blend of quotes, inspirations and art that you find on this site, I’ve created a book that contains encouragement, inspiration. When I was … Continue reading

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On the Set

This exciting new artwork, created in 2014, has a secret story within a story. When you look at “On the Set,” the first thing you note is that there is a lot of activity – this is an intentional nod … Continue reading

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