Happy news, friends! I'm beyond pleased to announce that my submission for a recent public art project in the City of Redondo Beach has been selected! Huge thanks to the Public Art Commission for choosing my design to be installed on a city-owned utility box on the corner of Torrance Boulevard and Catalina. Admirably, the Public Art Commission has dedicated funding from the John Parsons Fund for the beautification of several of these (often unsightly!) utility boxes throughou

This past weekend had the best weather you could ask for, and it was great to see such a nice turnout at the Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair. But I know what you're really waiting for... And now, the OCTOBER PRINT WINNER... Congratulations to ELLEN H.! Thanks to everyone who visited! See you at the next event! Shop Prints & Originals Now And be sure to mark your calendars for these upcoming events: #manhattanbeach #hometownfair #manhattanbeachhometownfair #southbay #freeprints

"Laule'a Nalu" (Happy/Peaceful Surf) I'm so pleased to present my latest custom piece, "Laule'a Nalu!" I've been working on this one for a while, as it is a large piece, so it feels absolutely amazing to be able to finally show it off to all of you. This piece is pretty massive: 74x30", and it acrylic on wood. I love stretching myself to paint new things, and was thrilled to have the opportunity to make this triptych which was, believe it or not, the first I've done. Just as

I'm proud to present my latest piece, "Underwater Menagerie." Materials: Acrylic on Fifteen 8x8" Wood Box Panels Working on a privately commissioned custom painting is always one of my favorite activities. For this piece, my client came to me with a vision already in mind; he wanted a multi-paneled piece that would be comprised of several saltwater fish. Using my client's input, I designed the paintings and sent it to him him for approval. Once approved, I started painting an

The Fiesta Hermosa was three days of fun, with high 80s heat and thousands of people walking through downtown Hermosa Beach. Thanks to everyone who stopped by my booth! I had a great time chatting with those of you who introduced yourselves, and I'd like to thank those of you who purchased art, prints, or notecards from me. And now, the winner of the free giclee print is... Trent Hoffman! Congratulations! I'd also like to give a HUGE thanks to the following people who were a

The Comfort Zone As an artist, it can be easy to fall into the comfort zone of sticking to what you are good at--one style, one medium, one subject matter. While honing a specific skill and working to excel in a particular area is certainly important, if that's all you do, it can create a sense of stagnancy that leads many artists into a state of dissatisfaction. Working as an artist can be an isolating life as it is, and without the stimulation of learning something new, gro

Big things are in the works! Hello, friends! I have some exciting news! After working as an Art Buyer, I have decided that it is finally time for me to get back to doing what I truly love: Creating! As of the beginning of the month, I have returned to working for myself full-time as an artist. It’s been a month of transitions for me. I left my former position as Art Buyer and TV show host and turned the big 3-0 in late March. These changes usher in a new season of excitement,

Last night was the opening reception of the CA 101 Art Show hosted by Redondo Beach Art Group, and I had butterflies in my stomach. This was my first real art show, and I didn’t really know what to expect. It was being hosted at the AEG Redondo Beach Steam Station, a 20-year retired steam power plant that has fallen into disuse. The interior is a fascinating sight in and of itself—everywhere is industrial piping and machinery, most machinery dating from the 1940s. Everywh