New Year- New Teachniques and Offerings! Antiqued Photo Transfer on Canvas

It’s not a painting- it’s not a photo- it’s BOTH! New to my studio in 2015 I am now offering antiqued photo transfers on canvas! This technique has limitless customization offerings- you think it – it can be done. Any size as well! This is a beautiful and unique way to showcase and preserve special moments. Here are some pictures of the finished products- here I used my three dogs as reference and to test the technique and things that can be done- color wise. Happy New Year Everyone! Here is to a fantastic 2015! ❤

"Alice" 2015 "Frida" 2015 "Panda" 2015 photo transfer all 3 detail

Photo Shows and Cute Babies! Happiness Overload!

I am so very excited to say that I have two photos that have been selected to go to the next round of judging! I entered them in a local Chicago garden show. Below are the two photos selected.

roots_1 coneflower_1

This will be my first show since my hiatus.

   I am also starting a new portrait tonight! I am IN LOVE with this subject- she is the MOST adorable baby!!!! I am trying a newer technique that I have been playing around with. The client really wants an oil painting but lives out of state and shipping a canvas would be cost prohibitive for them. I will be using oil colored pencils and applying the same mediums that I would use on paint to the pencil surface (sparingly!)  to blend and get a similar finish on paper! This dramatically cuts cost and makes for easier and safer shipping! Stay tuned for updates on the progress and process!