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Once leaves have fallen, trees seem to dance in the wind, lightly touching each other as they twirl and swirl together in glorious harmony. I was inspired by the beautiful movements of a Hawthorne and a Weeping Willow that we had in the yard at our previous house. The Hawthorne is on the left, the Willow is on the right. When you go for a walk next time, stop and watch the trees (in a safe spot) as they dance to Nature's music and whatever is on your playlist. It's a good way to be in the present moment without distractions! This piece is oil on a cradled wood panel, painted on the sides with a wire hanger so it is ready to display. It is signed on the front and back. 11"H x 14"W x 5/8"D unframed

"Pathway in Churchill Valley Greenway, Pittsburgh" was accepted for the Art Queens Member Wall group exhibition at Paradigm Gallery during in Philadelphia, PA. It was a distinct honor and pleasure for me to be exhibiting with this amazing collaboration of extraordinary international women artists! The exhibition has since ended and the original painting can now be purchased here directly along with budget-friendly unframed and framed giclee print options. Thank you for supporting women artists!  Artwork Description: This painting is titled "Pathway in Churchill Valley Greenway, Pittsburgh", oil on cradled board unframed 10" H x 10" W x 1.5" D. Sides are painted gray so it is ready to display or can be framed later on. There is a recessed wire hanger for flush wall mounting. Churchill Valley Greenway is on the site of a former golf course which Nature has reclaimed and is now a protected greenspace. No matter how much we humans try to shape the Earth, Nature will always take it back. It is featured in the inaugural publication of The Art Queens Quarterly Vol. 1 (AQ1), a hardbound collectors book highlighting the work of several members of the Art Queens Society, curated by Ekaterina Popova and published by Create! magazine. The book can be purchased at https://www.artqueens.co/aq-quarterly Create! Magazine, Art Queens, and PxP Contemporary are delighted to announce the upcoming duo group exhibition, "Wild," and the Art Queens Member Wall. This exciting event, curated by Ekaterina Popova and Alicia Puig, marks the group's second in-person showcase and will be hosted on the 3rd floor of Paradigm Gallery in the Old City section of Philadelphia. All artworks in the exhibition are 10" x 10". (Paragraph text paraphrased from exhibition email)

The Pittsburgh region has been having some amazing sunrises and sunsets lately, and this little bit of wild space along the road is a gentle reminder encouraging us to breathe in that deep, peaceful connection with nature's ambient light. Normally we see spaces like this as something overgrown, to be simply ignored or beautiful but taken for granted.   The location is in the west end of Penn Hills in Allegheny County just outside of Pittsburgh. It's a small area where nature has reclaimed a vacant lot. Houses are close by, but are obscured by the trees and brush.  This painting is titled "Dusk Along Chadwick St., Penn Hills, Pittsburgh", oil on canvas unframed 16" H x 20" W x 0.75" D. The sides are painted dark blue (one of the colors in the painting) so it is ready to display or can be framed later on. There is a flat D-ring wire hanger for flush wall mounting.

This painting is titled "Late Fall at Churchill Valley Greenway", oil on linen unframed 10" H x 16" W x 1.5" D. Sides are painted gray so it is ready to display or can be framed later on. There is a recessed wire hanger for flush wall mounting. Churchill Valley Greenway is on the site of a former golf course which Nature has reclaimed and is now a protected greenspace. No matter how much we humans try to shape the Earth, Nature will always take it back.

As treetops touch the sky, their roots reach into the soil, branching out in all directions, drawing sustenance into their existence. Trees are living things, essential to our existence, connecting the earth to the atmosphere. Many people may not know that climate change and nature are causes near and dear to me. By understanding our climate and its effects on people, we can uplift our communities and improve our lives. "As Above-So Below" is an oil on linen is 11"H x 12"W x 1.5" D, unframed with the sides painted black and recessed wire hanger for flat wall mounting, ready for immediate display in her new home. It is based on a photo I took in Highland Park in Pittsburgh during the early spring of last year. The trees' branches all seemed to be reaching out to each other. It's that energy that flows in the painting. I start my paintings by sketching in the lights, darks, and shapes using thinned paint and loose brushstrokes. The paint drips always look so cool, so I decided to incorporate them into the paintings as a way to show how everything in nature is connected.

I've always enjoyed watching nature programs about salmon migrations and the rapid, dynamic patterns of movement they make. The health of salmon populations are an excellent barometer for understanding climate change indicators. This is "Salmon Run", an intuitive pastel and alcohol wash on watercolor paper (Arches 140 lb. coldpress), unframed. The shapes of the salmon emerged as rubbing alcohol was used to quickly brush out lines and textures. It was as exciting to capture their flashy movements as it is to watch them fly upstream! Talk about a thrill of a lifetime! "Salmon Run" has been selected to be presented at a virtual concert collaboration with Margin Alexander, world renowned composer and pianist and other visual artists. It was livestreamed from NYC on Aug. 24, 2023 at 7pm. See the attached flyer for ticket information for future concerts and collaborations. I am deeply honored to have Mr. Alexander present this piece with music he specifically composed for it. The result absolutely floored me. He captured the fast paced movement of these incredible creatures perfectly

Just think: Relaxing at home after a stressful day, no emails, no phone, no TV, just being in the presence of nature basking in glorious color. There's just something wondrous about sitting in the backyard, sipping some hot chocolate or maybe tea, during the brilliant fall foliage season. The trees beckon us into an easy, uncomplicated meditative place, connecting to our deepest selves. The view from our backyard here in Penn Hills (a suburb of Pittsburgh, PA), is fairly unique. Our neighborhood has typical 1970s suburban homes, set in meandering tiered streets on hillsides. Each row of homes is separated by mature woods, so there's lots of wildlife to enjoy watching such as squirrels, deer (the fawns are adorable in the spring, sometimes twins!), hawks, crows, woodpeckers, chipmunks, and more. And at this time of year we get some really spectacular sunrises and sunsets! This is an oil on canvas, 24" H x 20" W x 1" D, unframed with flat D-rings and wire hanger. She's unframed with painted sides so she's ready to be displayed in your space. Signed on the front and the back.