Journey

Hope in South Africa

This trip to South Africa was not only my first extensive international travel EVER, but my first experience seeing how through Rotary International, you can partner with clubs around the world, creating relationships

African Americans of Excellence

Painting this portrait for African Americans of Excellence was an incredible experience. AAOE celebrates the rich contributions of African Americans from Frederick, MD. The yearly event pairs local portrait artists with each of

Puppy Portraits

My youngest brother took me out for a birthday brunch in DC (Fall 2023) and after I uncharacteristically complained all morning anytime we saw art for sale – because it seemed very expensive

Bikes for the World

This colorful barrel was auctioned (and won by Markoff’s Haunted Forest!) at an event raising money for Bikes for the World and Hope in South Africa. It took HOURS to measure and paint

People Portraits

A good friend and mentor saw that I was painting dogs and said “I don’t have a dog for you to paint, but I have a husband!” And that led to trying my

Chakra Flowers

You can find my chalk marker chakra flower mural on the bathroom wall at Yogamour. I painted these flowers on 16×20 canvas to create detailed versions of the chalk marker mural that could

Honduras

The Rotary Club of Carroll Creek planned this multi-club service trip to La Paz, Honduras to work with Honduras Compassion Partners on clean water and sanitation initiatives in the mountain villages around La

Rain Barrels

Rain barrels were NOT on my art exploration bingo card until Habitat Frederick asked me to help with their rain barrel submission for a local event. Painted rain barrels are a COOL idea