Spring Inspirations:

Following my trip to Santa Fe for Blue Rain Gallery's Invitational show (which is up through the end of April), I've been busy finishing up some collaborative work with artist Thomas Nelford, and beginning my own new projects while keeping inspired by so many other artists and designers around me!

Sunset Memory, 12" x 12", acrylic & resin on panel, at Wilde Meyer Gallery

Chasing the Sun, 12" x 12", acrylic & resin on panel, at Wilde Meyer Gallery

Little Dear, 12" x 12", acrylic & resin, at Wilde Meyer Gallery

Blue Bunny, 12" x 12", acrylic & resin, sold

As life tends to imitate art, I find myself drawn to these organic native-inspired jewelry designs by two designers whose work I am a big fan of on Etsy!  Both designed amazing custom pieces for me, which I am loving for this Spring/Summer:

Custom Necklace & Native dresses / leggings at SinewMoon on Etsy

Tiger Lily bracelet at AMaria Designs also on her FB Page

And of course Zoe Boutique in Tucson, AZ always has new amazingness as well:

Long Horn earrings and tribal necklace bling at Zoe Boutique

Always a fan of amazing tattoo art, here's one artist in particular I'm proud to say we shared an art table throughout high school:

Matt Beckerich tattoo: on Instagram & on FB

Koi photo by Anason10 on Instagram

new painting in progress in my studio! (24" x 30", oil on canvas)

Drifting in Blue, mixed media & encaustics, 42" x 32", at Wilde Meyer Gallery

Wanderlust...

The past two months have been busy with art, travels, and getting new paintings ready for an April 5th group invitational at Blue Rain Gallery in Santa Fe!  Here's a peek of what's happening in and outside the studio:

Gypsy Horse Study, 8" x 8", oil on linen, heading to Blue Rain Gallery

Gypsy Wind, oil on panel 21"x21", heading to Blue Rain Gallery

Inspiration image: Russian fabric pattern

Blue Gypsy, oil on canvas, (in progress in the studio) heading to Blue Rain Gallery

Two of a Feather, 24" x 24", (in process) oil on canvas, heading to Blue Rain Gallery

Giant crystals at the Tucson Gem Show! (Snake ring by Bahgsu  Jewels)

Fossil mania at the Tucson Gem Show

collaboration art in process!

Gossamer Wings, 31"x41", framed mixed media & wax on panel, at Wilde Meyer Gallery

Cinderella (collaboration), 10" x 8", mixed media/encaustics on board

photo courtesy of @anason10 via instagram

Happy Winter Wonderland!

Lately I've found inspiration within the theme of ballerinas - not only because of their apparent grace and beauty, but because beneath that outer shell there is a world of intensity and dedication.  My latest painting "Ballerina Constellation" combines the imagery of dancers awaiting for the performance to begin, with an illustrative celestial sky splashed above them.  The figurative and metaphysical idea of stars being born sparkles and shines...

Ballerina Constellation, 42" x 52", oil on canvas (prints available here)

Point Lesson, 7" x 8", oil on linen

While I do post my latest prints and printed art goodies up in my Etsy and Society6 shops, I love supporting other small business owners too - I love all tinctures, teas and oils by good4you who even grows her own herbs:

Rose Beauty Gift Set - by Good4You on Etsy

And locally I've become addicted to Flora Apothecary's soaps and candles and well actually all of her organic goodness! (as have some of my friends I've gifted it to), so am happy to say anyone anywhere can get it on her lovely website:

Deva Soap (amazing lavender scent!) by Flora Apothecary

This time of year always has me busy with commissions as well, such as this painting created for a New York City company's original holiday card design (and more to be unveiled on my facebook page soon!)

Sledding Central Park, 14" x 18", oil on canvas

Happy Autumn!

The Dance, 48" x 42" oil on canvas, at Wilde Meyer Gallery

Lots of new paintings and lots going on this Fall:  Although Dia de los Muertos is still a couple weeks away,  this painting just went up at Zoe Boutique along with my Zodiac makeup bag collection:

Beauty and the Beast, 16"x14", oil on canvas

also at Zoe - Tarina Tarantino bracelets! (shop the Facebook store!)

And I'm excited to have three paintings in this show at Six Summit Gallery in Connecticut:

Another new addition to Wilde Meyer Gallery (currently on display at the Green Room Orangic Hair Salon) is this celestial painting I was inspired to create after watching this National Geographic video on the Northern lights phenomenon:

Northern Lights, 48" x 60", oil on canvas, Wilde Meyer Gallery

I am also reminded of the labrodorite stone, which according to my friend at Bahgsu Jewels it's iridescent green is said to encourage intuitive wisdom, help one to regain energy and associated with enhancing psychic abilities:

Labrodorite Ring at Bahgsu Jewels

Here and there

Labor Day is almost here!!  This means now in Arizona you can now be outside for more than 10 minutes without succumbing to spontaneous combustion... well maybe... almost.  Luckily my studio has AC so I have been continuing to paint:

Tea Time 14" x 11", oil on wood, at Wilde Meyer Gallery in Scottsdale

Goat Girl, 36" x 36", oil on canvas, at Wilde Meyer Gallery in Scottsdale

Atlantis, oil on canvas, 48" x 42", at Wilde Meyer Gallery in Scottsdale

 I also recently hit up Del Frisco's Grille in Phoenix, to check out where they hung my painting "Spirit World" (I love how she is looking at the wine racks, where my eyes immediately went as well!), and had a delish 3 course meal... The 'adult milkshake' is a MUST for dessert!

Del Frisco's Grille, 2425 E. Camelback Road Suite #110, Phoenix

To cool off and get some nature in, I've been scouring the desert for water - Frida and I 

recently went on a day trip and snuck in a little plein-air watercolors at Bartlett Lake:

 And with all this painting, to keep my hands from smelling like turpentine and oil, 

I love using this organic lavender-scented soap by Flora Apothecary ...addicted!

And last but not least, Happy Blue Moon! The rare instance of two full moons in 

one month is happening tonight... be prepared for magic:

Blue Moon Moth, 8" x 10", oil and silver leaf on canvas

The Dog Days of Summer

Here's a peek of what's happening this month:

"Coyote Spirit" Dia de los Muertos private commission, 12" x 9", oil/wood, prints available

Lassie, 10" x 8", oil on wood, at Wilde Meyer Gallery

for a sweetheart named "Picasso" 6" x 6", oil on canvas

And there's still time to check-out my OZ series up at  Perlow-Stevens Gallery
in Columbia, Missouri (up through Sept. 29th)!

OZ series: close-up of "Ms. West", 40" x 28", oil on canvas, Perlow-Stevens Gallery

OZ series: "She Fell from the Sky", 48" x 30", oil on canvas, Perlow-Stevens Gallery

Now through August 12th: Free Shipping on my Society6 art goodies (prints, iphone cases, laptop skinz and more!) 

Follow the Yellow Brick Road...

So excited for the July 2012 Group Show opening this Saturday, July 14 (6-8pm) at Perlow-Stevens Gallery! I have 9 new paintings on display along with several other talented artists, including my good ol' art buddy Joel Sager. (See the Columbia Tribune's full review on the show here.)

La Conversation by Andrea Peterson, 14" x 11", oil on wood

Rural Structure by Joel Sager, 16" x 20", mixed media on panel

Monsieur de Mystère by Andrea Peterson, 14" x 11", oil on wood