It wouldn't have crossed my mind to illustrate and African inspired watercolor quadryptich, or paint a portrait of Saint Lucy, or to capture the sweet innocence of a jungle-themed nursery, but over the past year, the work that I've been commissioned to paint for my clients has become a hugely important component in my body of work.
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I approached the crude structure and pulled aside a piece of madras fabric that had been fashioned into an entrance. Incense smoke twisted and curled through the air in a thick haze. As my eyes adjusted to the dimly lit, smoke filled room, they fixated upon a Nefertiti-esque woman.
I arrived in San Pedro town on Tuesday evening, after a long day of travel. My love was waiting for me at the water taxi station, ready to take me to a private house on a secluded beach front property on the north side of the island. He planned to help a friend with some work on the property while giving me some quiet time to work on my art.
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Just think of how beautiful this world would be if every mother knew, and embraced, how truly loved she is. Let's make an impact through sharing LOVE!
Yesterday morning, I sat in front of my laptop and dutifully tried to write a weekly 'Love-spiration' email and... I had no idea what to write about. My intention is always to write from a genuine and thoughtful place, but I was blocked.
Read MoreLast week, I had the opportunity to present my work at the Vignette Art Fair as a vocationist. I presented my novel, 'Sketches from the Heart of a Texas Artist' and my LOVE Necklace Campaign, and spoke about how the two projects fuse together to fulfill the mission of Mpulse Studio: to use wearable and visual art and literature to evoke purpose, love, and confidence, while connecting with community programs to support women's health, safety, and dignity.
Read MoreOften, my art illustrates the landscape of Texas, the Gulf, and the Caribbean, but when an amazing client asked me to illustrate a collective of African images, I fell in love with the process. I found an inherent strength in studying and rendering images from a continent built upon ages of vibrant culture and wisdom.
Read MoreOne of my favorite people, my sister, Callie Jones, an education specialist, new mother, Dallasite, and book enthusiast, was the first person to read my novel. Her opinion is extremely important to me because, as my sister, she's always going to be brutally honest. I am thrilled that she was willing to answer a few questions about my book and I'm excited to share her responses with you.
Read MoreThe concept of surrender doesn’t come as innately as my urge to control, so I guess it makes sense that I’ve been at a loss for words. In fact, it’s such a foreign concept to me that the Universe has continued to send me an army of angels to guide me toward living through surrender.
Read MoreOne of the luxuries of the Knox/Henderson neighborhood is its walkability. Even when I have a car to drive, I often choose to walk because it feels relaxing to meander along the bright, manicured, city sidewalks.
Read MoreI couldn't be more proud to stand up on International Women's Day and state the mission of Mpulse Studio, which is to evoke confidence and purpose through visual and wearable art and literature, while connecting with community programs to support women's health, safety, and dignity.
Read MoreAs an artist with a three and a half year old creative business, I have seen an abundance of ebbs and flows. Sometimes I'm splashing around in a high tide, and sometimes the tide is so low, I wonder if I'm about to be engulfed by a tsunami.
Read MoreI was raised Catholic. In my family, every Sunday we would put on our Sunday best, go to church, then attend a donut and orange-flavored punch reception in the rectory, followed by Sunday school.
Read MoreAfter writing twenty-six chapters about Mona Lamar's (my main character) adventures through Texas, the Caribbean, and New Orleans, I realized that I had been living life through the keyboard of my MacBook.
Read MoreMy creative vision is inspired by place, geography; the way that place evokes each of my senses. I can honestly admit to having a love affair with geography.
Read MoreThis holiday season is all about highlighting your unique, individual aesthetic.
Read MoreAdventure is more than approaching life as a risk laden journey. An Adventurous Heart™ is an intangible force that lies within us that guides us forward through life’s adversities.
Read MoreMy creative vision is an extension of my soul and for as long as I can remember, I’ve been driven by an innate sensuality. I endeavor to create with that sensuality in a way that empowers and evokes confidence in my audience.
Read MoreThrough the process of journaling, I've learned that it's possible to not only imagine, but to live and experience any adventure I desire. Daily journaling gives me the opportunity to make sense of my adventures, and often allows me the opportunity to develop more desirable conclusions.
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