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HOW DARE THEY…after 50 years think they can control my body choices!

June 24, 2022 was a very devastating day for me and millions of people who believe in women’s rights to choose their own destiny.

This is not about abortion, but about CONTROL.

If the Right feel they can decide not to take a COVID vaccine, infect millions of people and kill millions with that decision but then decide they can control my reproductive rights, they are seriously wrong.

The Right thinks it is okay to murder kids in school and traumatize them for the rest of their lives so they can carry and sell guns but females can’t make a choice for their path in life before a child is born.

Whether it is rape, health problems, or a choice about life situations, you are the only one who should make that decision.

My Body, My Choices  24" x 24" x 1.5"  Acrylic/MM on Canvas

We will fight back and make them sorry for their hate for women and their love of total control.

The next to come…taking away your right to contraceptives. If you have a miscarriage they will investigate you.

If you continue to vote for the GOP, you are giving them the power to control your life, your destiny.

The only way we win control back of our bodies is vote for the people who respect your rights.

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Much of my contemporary abstract art paintings speaks to empowerment and encouragement and are created with rich, bold colors using acrylic and collage.

All my life I have been devoted to those 2 issues for myself and helping to encourage others.

From left to right: The Treads that Attach Us  The Threads that Attach Us 2  ~  12" x 12" X 1.5" ~  Acrylic/Mixed Media on Canvas

No matter your cause or values in life, it takes effort to carry them out.

We can get fearful along the way and our confidence wavers. Our path is filled with detours and other life events that take up our time.

Then it takes strength, courage and encouragement to pick up where we left off.

From left to right:  Attached and Centered  Attached and Centered 2  ~  12" x 12" X 1.5" ~  Acrylic/Mixed Media on Canvas

That is where my purpose in life comes into play.

Rounding Off the Edges  ~  12" x 12" x 1.5"  ~  Acrylic/Mixed Media on Canvas

My contemporary abstract paintings encourages/empowers you every time you are viewing them to get back on your purpose in life.

Moving Closer to the Green 2  ~  12" x 12" x 1.5"  ~  Acrylic/Mixed Media on Canvas

If my paintings speak to you on 1st viewing, they will continue to speak to you with the same message. They remind you to get back on your path.

I encourage you to make art on your walls a goal to keep you centered and on your path and purpose in life. It has been proven to be an amazing, essential ingredient for health and happiness for many.

Go and take a look at my website for all the small paintings with valuable, encouraging messages contained through my abstract art.

The paintings shown in this post are small paintings and are available now. And that may be all it takes, a 12" x 12" x 1.5" abstract art mixed media painting hanging on your wall or leaning on your bookcase to keep you coming back to your destiny. 

Happy Travels on Your Life’s Path

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We all need some help with our mood swings at various times in our lives.

At the fast pace our world is moving, we can have 2-3 or more mood swings a day!

What do you do to get yourself back to your middle ground level of stability? That level where you are much less stressful or upset.

Me, I go up to my art studio and paint or out to my garden and dig in the dirt. I turn my stress into something cheerful.

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Does this painting, Life Patterns cheer you up with its bold colorful repeating patterns? Near your favorite chair or over a table near your chair, it will continue to relieve your stress the entire time you are sitting there!

Life Patterns ~ 24" x 24" x 1.5" ~ Acrylic/Mixed Media on Canvas

Life Patterns ~ 24" x 24" x 1.5" ~ Acrylic/Mixed Media on Canvas

But Stress can become a killer. Chronic stress is potentially harmful because your mind and body are on high alert (fight/flight) for too long a period.

Your muscles tend to tense up when you're stressed. Over time this can cause headaches, migraines, or musculoskeletal problems and effect your health in serious ways.

Do you think you could stay in a stressful mood if you are within range of this painting, Tethered and Untethered? Whether on your bedroom wall or on the wall of the conference room, it really will lower the stress level.

 Tethered and Untethered ~ 36" x 36" x 1.5" ~ Acrylic/Mixed Media on Canvas

      
 Tethered and Untethered ~ 36" x 36" x 1.5" ~ Acrylic/Mixed Media on Canvas

Researchers have found that browsing art in your home or in a gallery can help lower the body's concentration of the stress hormone cortisol and increase that of the pleasure hormone dopamine.

This cheerful, bold hand delights visually and carries an important message about diversity.

Directional Hand 1 ~ 24" x 18" x 1.5" ~ Acrylic/Mixed Media on Canvas

They found that the benefits were many including stimulating the imagination, increased observation skills, boosts self esteem, and enhances problem solving abilities. Because it reduces your stress and anxiety it helps to reduce the unhealthy results of these factors.

Give it a try the next time you are finding yourself stressed for a long period of time. Get yourself to a gallery or go online to my website and just scroll through the portfolios of the many paintings. See if it helps you ease your stress.

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Making our way in life is a feat of learning and experiences. And what we accomplish depends on what we learn from those experiences.

Click on the name of the painting below each photo in red to go to its page on my website to view all the info.

I created this painting, Making Your Way, to express how difficult it is to first find what your true passion is in life and then fulfill it.

My paintings are personal expressions of what I have learned in life. And it is my wish that they speak to you and they give you the encouragement and/or inspiration to continue on your path no matter how long it takes.

Making Your Way  ~  24” X 36” X 1.5” ~  Acrylic/Mixed Media on Canvas

My life has been filled with learned experiences, most which have defined who I am today. It has been a wild ride with decisions I have had to make that stalled fulfilling the passion of my life. Becoming a full time fine artist was my dream since my late teens.

Making Your Way  ~  24” X 36” X 1.5” ~  Acrylic/Mixed Media 

But because I had to make a living for the good of my young family, I chose a profession that was as close to my passion as possible, that of a commercial artist. As a professional illustrator, I was still using acrylic paint to create my illustrations. And as a graphic designer I was improving my eye every day when designing magazines and layouts.

Making Your Way  ~  24” X 36” X 1.5” ~  Acrylic/Mixed Media on Canvas

I don’t regret all the different paths and decisions I had to make to finally become a full time fine artist. Of course I wish I didn’t have to wait so long but I finally got there.

It is truly wonderful when you can finally pursue your purpose in life. My path was not a straight line and there were obstacles I had to overcome but I got there.

And you can too.  Don’t give up on your dreams.

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How do you gain some relief from all the stress surrounding us as we travel through our days?

I don’t mean to depress you further but fires, drought, hurricanes, a Pandemic, climate crisis events, wars…the news shares our world as it is dominated by disasters. 

Add to that taking care of family, making a living, isolating and paying for the bills when we are going through a Pandemic and economic hardships!

FYI: You can view each painting and it’s information by clicking on its red bold name below each photo.

Let’s see if we can relieve some of your pressure with colorful, playful, joyful, meaningful modern abstract art in your life.

A Bit of Whimsy in Your Day ~ 24” X 48” X 1.5” ~ Acrylic/Mixed Media on Canvas

When I create my paintings using acrylic and collage, they always turn out very colorful and cheerful. There isn’t anything that I can do to make them otherwise. It is an innate part of my style and voice.

Doesn’t this make you feel better seeing it in the kitchen where we spend a lot of time preparing meals?

 A Bit of Whimsy in Your Day  24” X 48” X 1.5” ~ Acrylic/Mixed Media on Canvas

People viewing my art always say that they immediately feel happy when they look at my canvases.

And here in the bedroom where we begin and end each day. There is no better place to have that stress melt away.

A Bit of Whimsy in Your Day  24” X 48” X 1.5” ~ Acrylic/Mixed Media on Canvas

It brings me so much happiness to know that my paintings can help bring some relief from the pressures of everyday life when they view my art.

And, Who Doesn’t Love Spring?, a delightful painting that brings that feeling you get when Spring is in the air and upon you. Can you feel it? New growth, new beginnings…

What does this painting do for you over your desk? Hopefully it gives you that same feeling of delight and happiness that a new Spring day does. That it is possible to do anything and make it work today.

 

Who Doesn’t Love Spring?   24” X  24” X 1.5” ~ Acrylic/Mixed Media on Canvas

Consider adding some playful, colorful, contemporary abstract art in your home and/or office to relieve the stress around your life. And you can always order an art print if you aren’t ready for original art ownership. Ask the artist if they offer prints and start there.

To purchase a print of any original painting on my website, just email me the painting name and I will email you a link. It is as easy as that. From there you can see the sizes available and the prices.

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Modern abstract art has many benefits and is an essential ingredient in the survival of society.

You can view each painting and it’s information by clicking on its red bold name below each photo.

1. Health Benefits

The health benefits of art in your home or office has been proven for many years now. Art reduces stress, anxiety and lowers blood pressure. It reduces the need for pain medication. That is why hospitals and medical offices have art on their walls. Because art makes people heal faster and settles down stress with less medication.

The feelings that Art creates internally when you see something that makes you react is immediate. And every time you view it it repeats those feelings.

Just think how much less medication you could use when you invest in art as a way of helping your health. And medication and health insurance is so expensive the more you need and use it.

A Bit of Whimsy in Your Life  ~  24” X 48” X 1.5” ~ Acrylic/Mixed Media on Canvas 

2. Decor Benefits

Modern abstract art is the cohesive element in most cases that ties your room together. It can also start a conversation.

Whatever style of furniture, floor coverings and wall color, by choosing the perfect painting(s) in the sizes that fit in that location you bring all the elements in the room in alignment. And make for a more interesting environment. An environment that sends a message of welcome, comfort and for you to stay awhile.

From left to Right:  Growth Patterns 1  ~  Growth Patterns 2  ~  Growth Patterns 3

Each are 24” X 18” X 1.5” ~ Acrylic/Mixed Media on Canvas 

3. A Lasting Investment for Your Mind

How do you gain some relief from all the stress surrounding us as we travel through our days?

When you purchase a painting that speaks to you, it will give you that same speech and feeling every time you are in its presence.

It fuels the imagination and opens your mind to your possibilities.

Did it remind you of a pleasant memory or event that happened in your life? You will get that same feeling every time you look at it. Is it a painting that encourages or empowers you with its message? If so, you only have to look at it to become inspired again in your worth.

From left to right: One Power Flower  ~  Healing Power of Flowers

Each are 36” X 36” X 1.5” and Acrylic/Mixed Media on Canvas 

When you invest in modern abstract art you are receiving multiple benefit extras that do not dim over time. What else do you have in your life that gives you so many benefits to you personally? 

Think about investing in YOU when you look at a painting it speaks to your heart and mind. And you can’t stop thinking about it. That painting was made for YOU.

Life has gotten very busy and complicated over the last decade. And especially the last several years with the pandemic and all that entails.

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Healing Power of Flowers  ~  36” X 36” X 1.5”  ~ Acrylic/Mixed Media on Canvas 

You can help with stress and your health by having art on your walls that means something to you. That speaks to your soul.

One Power Flower  ~  36” X 36” X 1.5”  ~ Acrylic/Mixed Media on Canvas

And Power Flower and Healing Power of Flowers are companion pieces so they can be hung up together in the same room or in the next room for a cohesive look when walking through both.

It has been proven that in hospitals that hang art on their walls, especially floral art, that it helps people recover more quickly and with fewer drugs and side affects.

Flowers on Antique Table ~ 12” X 9” Framed  ~ Acrylic/Mixed Media on Canvas Paper

Because I am an avid gardener, I enjoy having flowers around me all the time. It helps feed my soul with happiness and relieves the stress I encounter daily. So I create my fantasy flowers in modern abstract paintings using acrylic and collage.

Roses on Black Table  ~  14” X 11”  ~ Acrylic on Canvas Paper 

It really helps reduce the tension of day-to-day tension of this fast paced world we live in.

Left to right: Trailing Garden   Who Doesn’t Love Spring?  Both 24” X 24” X 1.5”  Acrylic/Mixed Media on Canvas and Panel

Try hanging a springtime floral garden on your walls and let me know how it makes your day brighter and more fulfilling.

These paintings and many more florals are available on my website to choose from.

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Our environment is crying out for help now. Fires, floods, high temperatures and humidity…what are we waiting for? 

We need to get started immediately and design environmentally safe ways to exist on Earth.

I have been creating modern abstract art addressing our environmental problems for years. Delightful, colorful, bold, paintings that I hoped would encourage others to be attracted to them visually so they could stimulate a positive dialogue about our environment.

Click on the name of each painting to view it larger and for more information.

Pendulum of Life  ~  40” X 40” X 1.5”  ~  Acrylic/Mixed Media on Canvas

Pendulum of Life, and abstract, acrylic and mixed media painting on canvas, was inspired by the facts that we are running out of time to help our environment and climate change.

 
That is a frightening truth that we have to face and confront NOW if we are going to be able to halt and possibly change some of the damage we have already done.

Fallout From Above  ~  40” X 40” X 1.5”  ~ Acrylic/Mixed Media on Canvas

There is a lot of information out there on the subject of our environment and climate crisis. Sometimes it can get overwhelming with all that we have to do today to fix it.  So much fallout, advice, criticism, and explanations. We just need to start now and get it done.

    
Left to Right: Mindful Forces in Life 1    Mindful Forces in Life 2

Each painting is 36” X 36” X 1.5” and Acrylic/Mixed Media on Canvas

This is a 2-painting series created about my concerns about the environment. Each side tells a story. On the left, Mindful Forces in Life 1 tells about our excessive heat and fires. On the right, Mindful Forces in Life 2 tells about our floods and storms.

While my art is delightful, happy, joyful paintings that lift your spirits it also raises the issue of the environmental problems. Because they are so visually attractive  they can stimulate a dialogue and get the subject out in the open in a positive way.

We all need to do our part!

(Don’t forget that my payment plan is available-email me for that. One person just completed her payments and was so happy to get her 2 large paintings. It was a gift to herself for meeting her goals. She had been eyeing these 2 paintings for awhile. What a great present to herself.

I am currently creating a series of 12 small environmental paintings, each is 8” X 8” X 1.5” on Canvas. Watch for their arrival soon.

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Our environment is suffering and crying out for our help. The climate crisis is upon us.

What can we do individually to remind ourselves and others to speak up about changing this important issue that affects every aspect of our lives?

I worry about the issues we all face today as a society. So painting happy paintings about these issues makes me feel better when I can visually bring them to the public to start a positive dialogue with other interested parties. In that way I am contributing to a faster solution.

You can too. Visually it helps helps people connect to it quicker and promotes conversation.

You can view each painting by clicking on its name below their photo.

1.  Put what you value out front to influence others and remind yourself what is important in life.

Global Consequences ~ 36” X 36” X 1.5” ~ Acrylic/Mixed Media on Canvas

2. Art on your walls that voices the problems of the climate crisis raises the issue every time you or others view these images.

Small paintings on canvas are a great way to fit this important subject into your life and on your walls!

    

Left to Right: A Weather System is Brewing  ~  Weather System Upon Us

Both are 8” X 8” X 1.5 “ and Acrylic/Mixed Media on Canvas

And here are 2 other small environmental paintings to get you started.

Great colors, line marking and patterns in modern abstract art paintings to fit into your decor as shown below.

From Top to Bottom: Green Peace 1. ~  Green Peace 2

Both are 12” X 12” X 1,5” and Acrylic/Mixed Media on Canvas

3. When someone views your artwork explain its purpose and start a positive dialogue with them.

Scenic Spaces. ~  36” X 36” X 1.5” ~  Acrylic/Mixed Media on Canvas

Artists have voiced the problems of the world since the beginning of time.
Some of my art is created to address the environment because I think it is of the most upmost importance.

While my art is delightful, happy, joyful paintings that lift your spirits it also raises the issue of the environmental problems. Because they are so visually attractive  they can stimulate a dialogue and get the subject out in the open in a positive way.

We all need to do our part!

(Don’t forget that my payment plan is available-email me for that. One person just completed her payments and was so happy to get her 2 large paintings. It was a gift to herself for meeting her goals. She had been eyeing these 2 paintings for awhile. What a great present to herself.)

Watch for the next post with more environmental paintings for your stimulation and to join in the environmental art way to stimulate others.

If I can be of help please email me . I will be happy to assist you in your planning.

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Mindfulness is an awareness of your fully in the moment thoughts, feelings and sensations.

It brings to the surface what you are experiencing while you are fully in the present. 

What are you immediately experiencing as you look at this painting? What are you noticing first? How it makes you feel or the shapes, color and texture?

(You can click on the name of each painting in RED underneath each photo to go to its page on the website.)

Do They All Lead to the Same Place ~ 24” X 20” ~ Acrylic/Mixed Media on Canvas

A minute or 2 is all it takes to observe your reactions to an abstract painting as you are using mindfulness.

So as you come to each painting below, be mindful of you initial reaction to it. 

Embrace Our Diversity ~ 30” X 24” X 1.5” ~ Acrylic on Canvas

You need to question how the abstract painting is making you feel, your immediate reactions to it.

Happy, calm, anxious, sad, or stirs an event or memory.

Every person will have their own personal reaction on what the art says to them depending on their life experiences.

Global Consequences ~ 36” X 36” x 1.5” ~ Acrylic/Mixed Media on Canvas

That repeated experience in viewing that same modern abstract artwork is good for your health because practicing mindfulness benefits you in many positive ways.

When an artwork speaks to you and you return to it in your mind repeatedly, that Art needs to be in your life.

You will get that same experience every time you are in its presence.

Taking Flight1 ~ 6” X 6” X 1.5” ~ Acrylic/Mixed Media on Canvas (part of a 2 painting series)

These can be the benefits to your health of owning art that speaks to you:

• lower your blood pressure
• help you with sleep problems
• improves focus and concentration
• can lessen depression, anxiety and pain levels.

Wouldn’t it make more sense to surround yourself with art that has health benefits for you rather spend much more money on medicine and huge medical bills?

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The first thing most viewers say about my art is that it makes them happy and changes their mood.

What you might not know is that that reaction is good for your health.

And that every time you look at one of my artworks you will always have the same reaction if it speaks to you. Art is an instant stress reliever for you. That is why art is on all the walls of hospitals and doctors' offices. It helps people heal faster and lifts their spirits.

Let's experiment with these 5 paintings.

Of course you have to like abstract art or they might not work for you. I am not going to tell you the title of the work because I don't want to impart what it is about for me. But you will be able to click the link below each painting to view it and its title on my site. The art should speak to each of us personally and how we relate to it.

Notice your reaction as you view each of these artworks.

Ask yourself how it makes you feel. And what memory or message is it imparting to you. Let me know which one spoke to you the most or which was your favorite.

24" X 24" X 1.5" • Acrylic/Mixed Media on Canvas

20" X 20" X 1.5" • Acrylic/Mixed Media on Canvas

24" X 24" X 1.5" • Acrylic/Mixed Media on Canvas

24" X 18" X 1.5" • Acrylic/Mixed Media on Canvas

24" X 20" X 1.5" • Acrylic/Mixed Media on Canvas

Click on the links below each photo to view them larger and get more information.

My purpose in creating each painting is to lift your spirits by using colorful, bold, repeating patterns and shapes. But I also want to encourage and/or empower you with a message.

I hope you found this exercise to your liking and that you will let me know what you found out about your reactions to them. Please let me know which one spoke to you the most (or you were most attracted to).

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