What I do
Basically everything that I love to do has painting as the end goal. I draw and sculpt things so I can paint them. Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely enjoy the process of drawing and sculpting too, but painting is the icing on the cake. One reason I love plein air (the act of painting outdoors) and oil painting is because it allows me to skip right to the painting part.
Note: I have stopped making the watercolor pendants to focus on ceramics, so what you see in the store is the last of its kind. However, if you want something special, I can be persuaded by a good idea and extra cash.
I have been on a round about journey to get to where I am today and it all contributes to the love of what I do.
Graduated with a Masters in Film directing, moved from Virginia where I earned my degree and began my storyboard and illustration art career in Los Angeles.
Started selling my watercolor pendant creations on Etsy. I loved making sales and desired to sell more of my art.
I began to seriously create the whimsical things I longed to paint. I bought a professional grade printer and started selling my prints and originals. At the same time I started to plein air paint. I was torn between the two. Eventually the whimsical won out.
Having moved to Oregon (where family and a special someone lives) at the end of 2019, I finally had the means to pursue ceramics. I had enjoyed making my watercolor pendants but I longed to make them in 3d. In 2020 I bought a little kiln, took some classes, read a lot online, and began the satisfaction of creating little sculptures. Also my Awwdraws prints finally really started taking off!
In addition to all of these things, I have really missed plein air painting and because the little town I live in has a lot of nice scenic views, I will be bringing those to you shortly as well. If you love to paint and happen to live nearby, hit me up. I’d love to paint with you!
(I still do storyboards and illustrations for tv when it comes my way.)
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