One of the things I enjoy about living in a big city is the access to life drawing opportunities. In NYC, life drawing sessions take place virtually every day, hosted by art…
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Rather Abstract Rose Paintings
Every June I’m inspired to paint roses. The only problem is painting roses has always vexed me. All those layers of petals somehow distract me from capturing the shape of the rose, the feeling…
Sketchbook: China Through the Looking Glass
I recently visited the “China Through the Looking Glass” exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art here in NYC. It’s a bit of a multi-media extravaganza, but nevertheless a feast for the…
On Pretty Practical Home
As some of you know, in the last few months I joined the thousands (millions?) of artists on Instagram. It was something I did grudgingly. The thought of one more social media outlet…
Quick Fashion Sketches of Dresses
The other night I attended the New York Society of Illustrators sketch night – a live fashion drawing event where all the poses were limited to 7 minutes or less. Most model drawing classes are run in…
Radiator Building at Night (After O’Keeffe)
“One can’t paint New York as it is, but rather how it felt.” – Georgia O’Keeffe. In my latest New York nocturne painting, I wanted to pay tribute to one…
Inspiration: Iris Apfel Documentary
Have you noticed lately that stylish women “of a certain age” have become trendy? Photographer Ari Seth Cohen’s blog and documentary, Advanced Style, about fabulously fashionable older people (mostly women) has legions of fans – myself…
New York Skyline at Dusk (Navy, Teal + Pink)
A new digital painting from my New York Nocturne series. This painting captures the New York skyline at dusk at that magic moment when the sky is still luminous, and…
Sketchbook: NYC Easter Parade 2015
The NYC Easter Parade & Easter Bonnet Festival is one of those eccentric “only-in-New-York” events that makes me grateful to live here. Unlike many parades, where the floats are the focus, the…
Peach and Mint Green Fashion Art Print
This peach and mint green fashion art print will ad a glamorous and feminine vibe to any room. It’s available in my online shop. Each print is made to order…
Fifth Avenue Taxi NYC Art Print
The latest in my series of New York nocturnes….this time on Fifth Avenue in Midtown, starring a woman hailing a taxi, looking very glamorous. It was painted digitally using the Artrage…
Inspiration: Be yourself
“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” One of my all-time favorite Oscar Wilde quotes, and really the only way to live as a creative person.
Red Petal Gown: New York Fashion Week
This week the top American fashion designers showed off their Fall 2015 collections at New York Fashion Week. One of the designers who always inspires me is Christian Siriano. This…
Digital Sketchbook: Book Court Brooklyn
It’s freezing here in NYC and indoor activities are the only sensible option! This week my friend Tina & I met at Book Court, a wonderful, independent book store in Brooklyn, NY, to…
New York Nocturne: Pink Empire State Building
Every night, New York’s Empire State Building changes the colors of its tower lights to reflect various occasions and organizations. Their spectacular Valentine’s Day display began last night, complete with lights…
Ice Skaters in Bryant Park NYC Art Print
Here’s the latest in my series of paintings of New York at night on my iPad. During the winter season a temporary ice skating rink is installed in Bryant Park…
Pantone Marsala Color Pairings
This time of year, Pantone announces its “official” color of the year for home decor, fashion and design. The color for 2015 is Pantone Marsala, an earthy shade of rose, inspired by…
New York Nocturne Painting: View Across 42nd Street
I’ve always loved the word nocturne, as it crosses over between art and music. The American Heritage Dictionary defines nocturne as: 1. A painting of a night scene. 2. An instrumental composition of a…
Christmas in New York: Art + Inspiration
Even if you don’t celebrate Christmas, it’s impossible not to be inspired by the luminous beauty of Christmas in New York City, especially at night. Inspired by the season, I made…
Artistic Throw Pillows For Sale Online
Shop for Pillows I’m excited to announce that many of my paintings are now available for sale as pillows. These artistic throw pillows come in a variety of sizes and shapes. Prices start…
