Makeover and NEW STUFF

Well my website is getting revamped- it will no longer be a blog. I will continue my art blog, but it will be just that, an art blog. My sweet friend Tish is helping me with it! I can't wait!

Here is some of the new stuff I've been working on. I have been a busy painter bee!


McCoy the Longhorn: 30x30", acrylic on canvas


Mac the Longhorn, 20x20" acrylic on canvas

Vincent the Longhorn, 24x30" acrylic on canvas

This is my submission for the Tyler Main Street Four Seasons Show. We shall see if I get in with my crazy circle abstracts :)
Shiver, 36x36 acrylic on canvas

Scorch, 36"x36" acrylic on canvas

Main Street Gallery in Tyler, TX

Update: Hooray! Ghost Riders in the Sky sold! I am happy to be the Main Street Gallery's first sale!

This past Saturday the new Main Street Gallery in downtown Tyler, Texas had a reception celebrating their new show Shades of East Texas. I was lucky enough to get my horses, Ghost Riders in the Sky, juried into the show! Here is a picture of me and my husband in front of my work. I wish I had taken more pictures! It is a wonderful show full of great art from East Texas artists! I recommend you all go take a peak! It runs until November 30th.

New Work

"East Meets West" 24x30 acrylic with some metallic on gallery wrap canvas
"Mr. Hoots" 8x10 gallery wrap canvas
"Mrs. Hoots" 8x10 acrylic on gallery wrap canvas
"Archimedes" 11x14" acrylic on gallery wrap canvas

Brando

Newest longhorn painting, "Brando"
36x48" acrylic on canvas

Think PINK!

This past Saturday I headed to Dallas (Knox Henderson) for the Rising Gallery's PINK art event. I donated my Cow Love painting to be auctioned off to the highest bidder. Breast Cancer is near and dear because my sweet Memaw beat it twice. My sister Julie, bestie Heidi and our friend Summer all came with me. We had a LOT of fun!

Me and Dr. Heidi with Cow Love... Cow Love brought in some serious dough! I couldn't have been happier!

Julie and Summer with Cow Love


Me and sister in front of the bulls eyes

Gallery owners and brothers, Bryan and Taber Wetz, wore pink converse to honor their mother who died 10 years ago after her battle with breast cancer. She would be so proud of them!

P.S. I am showing my work at this gallery in April. I am SO EXCITED. I think it is the perfect gallery for me in Dallas!

TCA’s 40th Art Alumni Exhibition

This is the work I donated for TCA’s 40th Art Alumni Exhibition benefiting the Springs of Hope Orphanage in Kenya, Africa. The show is September 24th from 5:30pm-9:00pm at TCA in Addison, TX. I am excited to see everyone!


Yee Haw: 12x12
Forever Inspired by Mr. Chu (My middle school and high school art teacher) 12x12
Forever Inspired by Mr. Millet (Also my middle and high school art teacher) 12x12

Mad Props and a Dash of Glam

To my friend Tish for putting me in her article! Check it out!

Also, working on some stuff to land a fun job at Artifex. Here is a quick sketch I did for the designers. Glam! I love painting fancy women. I mean seriously? How fun! I get to paint on lipstick, blush and eyeshadow... oh my! I hope I get the job so I can do more!

More Abstracts for Addison

Blink 30x40"
Moonshine 18x24"
River Rush 30x40"

I did these for a shop I sell my work at in Addison, Texas called Opus. Email me if you are interested in one, and I will check for availability.

New Abstracts and Caffe Tazza Art Show Photos!

The owner of Caffe Tazza, Jane Keller, told me she was looking for a couple of matching gold and white paintings for her home. At the show Thursday, she had on the most gorgeous color gold top and mixed with all sorts of gold crystal and beaded necklaces. She totally inspired me to paint these two abstracts. They are hers if she wants them, otherwise they are $400 each if anyone is interested. They are both 30"x40", and if no one buys them I might have to redo my living room! Sorry about the poor photos, I will take better ones outside tomorrow. They are still damp.

Golden #1
Golden #2

I had an AMAZING turnout at my show on Thursday! I love seeing everyone!! My family always comes and my sweet friends always come support me. Caffe Tazza also makes the BEST latte I've ever had, an oh so tasty cheese plate and the most AMAZING carrot cake ever! Greg and I even went back this morning. It is our favorite place to go!

YUM! The ceramic hand-painted Italian coffee cups add so much luxury to their tasty lattes!

Me and my greatest supporter- my hubby!

Me and Tish! Love her hair and that she walks around with library books! :)

Me and my pretty sister

The two bald eagles
Sarah and the horses

Me and my work
Katie being Katie
Julie, Katie and Sarah!

beautiful sister with the newest peacock and buffalo

Sarah and a Gerber in her pony tail

She is adorable!

Thank you all for coming to my show!!

NYLO Hotel Las Colinas Grand Opening!

Last Thursday I attended the NYLO Hotel's big grand opening in Las Colinas. It was so neat to see my Longhorn on the wall in the lobby/bar! It was a great party, and one of the coolest hotels I have ever seen! Go check it out if you are ever in the area. Say hello to my Longhorn!


Here is my little Crazy Owl that I donated to the hotel for their charity auction benefiting the Make A Wish Foundation.

Wild Buffalo

Wild Buffalo
Acrylic on Canvas
24x30"

Competition piece- NFS at the moment

Caffe Tazza Art Show in Tyler, TX!

THURSDAY, AUGUST 27th
5:00pm-9:00pm
CAFFE TAZZA
4815 Old Bullard Rd. Suite 107
Tyler, Texas

~One Night Only Show!~

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Crazy Owl and a Show in Salado

This past week I painted Crazy Owl for a charity auction benefiting the Make a Wish Foundation for the grand opening at NYLO Hotel in Las Colinas. If you are in the area, the opening is this Thursday night. Should be fun!

I also went to Salado for the opening of AARTELL/Wine Seller Uncorked juried art show. It was PACKED! A great night! It was an honor to be selected.
My work is the giant longhorn in the middle :)

This was the other longhorn in the show by Johnny Shipman of Salado- love it!

Galleria Lazzara Art Show

I had a wonderful time in Houston for my art show at Galleria Lazzara! The opening was July 9th- my birthday! YAY! It went so well! Here are some pictures!

My area... most of my stuff was in this section of the gallery, but some was sprinkled through out

See! I do know a few people in Houston! Thanks Christina, Jerry and friends!! The Albus duo came too! Sad I didn't think to get a photo with them!

Stellar Jellyfish and Cow Love wall

My hummer and fishy made the entrance!

We with my work.
To the best girl on earth! Thanks for coming with me Christie!!!

Reclining Bovine, Bald is Beautiful and Ghost Riders in the Sky


Ghost Riders in the Sky: 48"x72"

Bald is Beautiful: 18x24

Night Owl: 16x20"
Reclining Bovine: 36x48"

Cow Love: 30x40"

Show Off: 30x40"
Something's Fishy: 16x20"
Stellar Jellyfish: 36x48"

The Original Hummer: 14x14

Tough Guy: 16x20"

Lone Coyote: 18x24"

Whooo Are You Looking At?: 24x30"