I am a Kansas City based artist. I love to paint, inspire, hike, trail run, and be Supermom.You can find my artwork at www.StrokeofRed.com
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Here’s to 2021
New Years always makes me super reflective. So I sat down and started writing. Over the past 2 years what started out as “yantras” have become journaling my words into pictures. This year I decided to let go of 2020 … Continue reading
2020 – Dumpster Fire or Phoenix Rising
I catch myself saying often 2020 is a “dumpster fire”. But honestly, a lot of good has come out of it. Change isn’t always easy, and it’s definitely been uncomfortable. In the first couple of months, my job was eliminated; … Continue reading
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Tagged 2020, art, artist, online yoga lessons, yoga teacher, yoga therapy
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Cancer Mask
I won an artist commission through the HNC Living Foundation to create a piece of artwork out of a cancer mask. I talked about this project in a past blog titled An Art Project in Honor of my Dad. I … Continue reading
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Tagged art, art from radiation mask, cancer, cancer sculpture, catepillar, cocoon, HNC living foundation, inspiration, radiation mask, sculpture
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When a vision becomes reality
Several years ago I had a vision. I thought, ‘wouldn’t it be cool to wear my own artwork’. The more I thought about it, the more I liked the idea. I researched companies that could print my artwork onto fabric. … Continue reading
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Tagged art, art as fashion, art dress, artist, creative life, custom dress, fashion, fine artist, surface design
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Painting with the Bambinos
I sat painting in the shade. It’s exactly as an artist residency should be. Inspired by the other artists working around me, I sipped my coffee, and painted little sketches that I had done throughout the week. There was to … Continue reading
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Tagged art, art residency, artist, artist residency, italy, language, painting, painting with children
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Trying new things
I have decided to challenge myself with doing things I have never done. Mostly, this involves working with materials that I’m completely unfamiliar with. This is not comfortable. I know though, that growth is never comfortable. I’m doing quiteof bit … Continue reading
The Art Camper Project
For quite awhile I have had this vision in my mind: an art camper. If I could figure out how to merge my two passions, travel and art, it could be amazing. My vision includes a fiberglass camper trailer that … Continue reading
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Tagged art, art camper, art studio, mobile art studio, travel, travel camper
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I’m off to do important things
Do important things: don’t cause harm but leave it in a better state. Continue reading
Creative Challenge – Days 3
My cat recently ate my fish. I’m a little bitter about it. Mostly because I liked the fish better than the cat (not my cat). Anyway, the Chinese believe that goldfish are good luck. This explains why you always see … Continue reading
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Tagged acrylic painting, art, art life, art studio, creative challenge, goldfish
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30 Day Creative Challenge: Day 2
I love playing with the composition for cow paintings. They become like little pets. Here’s one I call “Close Up”, Acrylic on Canvas, 5×7″.
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Tagged acrylic painting, art, art challenge, cow, cow painting, home decor, interior decor
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