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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And the commissions keep coming
I am feeling amazingly blessed as an artist as this year comes to an end. Looking back I have sold over 50 paintings including several commissions. In fact, I received another commission just tonight. Even though I spent much of … Continue reading
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Tagged art, art show, art studio, artist, color, commissions, exhibits, inspiration, Kansas City, paintings, sold
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Painting feels like home
Having moved 19 times by the age of 12, I was never one to get homesick. After I graduated high school I became a nomad. I spent years traveling around the world, living out of a backpack. I listened to … Continue reading
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Tagged art, art studio, backpack, color, home, homesick, inspiration, nomad, paint pants, painting, stroke of red studio, studio, travel
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Stroke of Red Studio has a new address!
I am happy to finally announce that Stroke of Red Studio has a new address. I am all moved in and it is an explosion of color! I’m so excited to have space again! If you would like to come … Continue reading
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Tagged art, art classes, art parties, art studio, classes, color, gallery, painting, studio
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Day 15 Creative Challenge – Share creativity
Sometimes when I have a creative block, I make things for other people. I use to belong to a group of artists that sent amazing snail mail. Creativity abounded. Handmade cards, paper dolls, magnets made from art, homemade bookmarks….all full … Continue reading
Day 14 Creative Challenge – Break out the crayons
I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like coloring. It’s one of those things that somehow transports you back to childhood. It can relieve the stress and remind you in the big scheme of things, it’s really not that big of … Continue reading
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Tagged art, blanket fort, challenge, color, coloring, crayons, create, kid
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Day 10 Creative Challenge – Do something a new way
We can go so wrapped up in our complacency we forget to find the beauty of the fun in something. I make it a point to play in my art. I often change my subject matter and try new things … Continue reading
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