1st time Kayaking
Went to the Eastern Mangrovessss. I don’t swim, and was looking for every excuse to bail on the girls but I’m so glad I did it. It was fun. Can’t wait to do it again. Next time just not in 100-degree...
View ArticlePoem & Latest Painting
Heavy pockets, empty hearts. Next door neighbors, worlds apart. Mixed races, closed minds. One God, all mankind. A crafted paradise, for this hell on earth. A king of servants, with no worth. Wanted...
View ArticleRandom Musings Post-Four Months in Abu Dhabi
1. I do get homesick. Often. I’m particularly missing a proper Jersey slice of pizza, orange leaves, and rain. 2. I’m living in a sandbox and yet I am not getting nearly as much sunshine as I would...
View ArticleNew Art: “Heat Wave” Abu Dhabi Landscape Painting
“Heat Wave” 16×16 inches – acrylic on canvas SOLD This painting was inspired by the Abu Dhabi scene and it’s one of my favorites of 2014. I have been experimenting more with abstract expressionism...
View ArticleNew Art: Heat Wave II – Abu Dhabi Landscape Painting
“Heat Wave II” 24×24 acrylic on canvas SOLD Hi guys! Just wanted to share my new painting. Funny, this is actually my second time painting this one due to the popular demand here in Abu Dhabi. I...
View ArticleNew Art: “Happy Sunny Palms” Palm Tree Painting
“Happy Sunny Palms”20×20- acrylic on panelSOLD I’ve been eyeing palm trees for months now. Maybe because I grew up in New Jersey and used to deciduous trees, or maybe because they remind me of sun...
View ArticleMy Artist Interview in The National!
I’m a bit late with this blog post, moving and all, but I am still so thrilled to tell you guys: I’ve been featured in The National, a UAE multi-platform news and media organization! I was interviewed...
View ArticleNew place, new studio!
The view of Gate Towers, looking up Hey guys! It’s been a lovely, but crazzzyyy busy week. We’re officially moving into our new place and I’m just so excited. It’s hard to believe we’ve officially...
View ArticleA Note to My Art Students
Wrote a rather bold email to the members in my art class. Last week was tough. People were quitting. I’m sure if it was a different place, they’d be swearing at me. For veteran artists, we’ve all been...
View ArticleNew “Souk” Paintings + Updates from the Studio
Oi! Hey folks. So, it’s been a crazy good last few weeks. I’ve been contacted by some pretty awesome groups/institutions in Abu Dhabi and am now working on preparing a new body of work suitable for...
View ArticleThanks UAE + 2 New Paintings!
Needed to take a moment and say thank you, UAE. More specifically, thank you Anna Seamen for your amazing interview and journalism. And thank you, The National for highlighting my “quest for color”!...
View ArticleAbstract Art Workshop in Abu Dhabi
Last Friday, I had the opportunity to spend the afternoon with some eager art students and teach them a little about abstract art. Friday is the first day of the weekend here so for these kids to sign...
View ArticleStriving for a Wholesome, Healthy Artist Life
Hey guys, This blog post is a series in the making for sure. I’m still learning and happy to share as I go along. This time of year always lends itself to reflection, and I’ve been thinking a lot about...
View ArticleThings to Do During the Day When You’re Alone
What an ambiguously strange title that is? But, that’s all I could come up with that made sense for this. These last few weeks have been a colossal ball of business, art business that is. Thanks to so...
View ArticleSushi Central: Mina Branch Review
Hey! I had the pleasure of being asked to check out the new Sushi Central restaurant in their new Mina branch this weekend. My husband and I both love sushi so it was an easy yes! We went this past...
View ArticlePortrait of a Bedouin: Behind A Commission
Hi!! Hope you’re well. These last few weeks have been somewhat of a storm for me, but I’m embracing the rain. April showers bring May flowers right? I’ve had some amazing opportunities come up and I’m...
View ArticleNew Art: “Heat Wave” Abu Dhabi Landscape Painting
This painting was inspired by the Abu Dhabi scene and it’s one of my favorites of 2014. I have been experimenting more with abstract expressionism and abstract art in general. I think what I like...
View ArticleNew Art: Heat Wave II – Abu Dhabi Landscape Painting
Hi guys! Just wanted to share my new painting. Funny, this is actually my second time painting this one due to the popular demand here in Abu Dhabi. I had no idea there would be so many inquiries...
View ArticleNew Art: “Happy Sunny Palms” Palm Tree Painting
I’ve been eyeing palm trees for months now. Maybe because I grew up in New Jersey and used to deciduous trees, or maybe because they remind me of sun and vacation. The intricacies in each tree makes...
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