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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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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Sharing some inspiration
I wanted to share a little inspiration from my last trip. Continue reading
Just Be You
For years I’ve been curious about the New York Art Expo. I’ve wondered if it’s something I might want to do. There’s a lot of publicity around it. About 35,000 people attend in a weekend and people come from all … Continue reading
Travel & Inspiration
Travel and art are two of my biggest passions. I’ve been fortunate enough to do a lot of traveling this year. So much so, I haven’t had as much time to work on all of the ideas and inspiration that … Continue reading
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Tagged fine art, impressionism, inspiration, landscape, michigan, oil painting, painting, pictures rocks state park, travel
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Dreams Come True
I won! I won an artist residency in southern Italy. I have actually done this residency before 11 years ago. Something that made it really special this time is that I got to take my son. My son has been … Continue reading
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Tagged art life, artist, artist residency, communication, inspiration, italy, stomp, travel with children
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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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Inspiring Yourself
I am not one to handle the cold winters with much grace. I won’t even pretend to like the cold. I’d be perfectly happy seeing snow in snow globes and hibernating through the winter. So I’ve decided its up to … Continue reading
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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You Don’t have to be a salesman to sell art
I have had a lot of requests lately asking for help with marketing, selling, and living as an artist. I have created another blog to focus more on encouragement, inspiration, and the sharing of knowledge for anyone who might be … Continue reading
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Tagged art, artist, blog, encouragement, inspiration, marketing, painting, selling
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Day 18 Creative Challenge – Inspiration Hunt
One of my favorite things to do alone or with my kiddo is to go on Inspiration Hunts. This usually involves going on a walk with a camera. Spring is one of my favorite times to do an inspiration hunt. … Continue reading
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Tagged art, artist, challenge, create, creative, flowers, happy, inspiration, motherhood, nature, photography, spring
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