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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Mingle Jingle Holiday Extravaganza
I have been working on lots of small new pieces. The inspiration keeps flowing and I can’t seem to paint fast enough. I decided to show and sell some of my new work at a Holiday Extravaganza hosted by Finan … Continue reading
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Tagged art for sale, art for sell, artwork, holiday bazaar, holidays, paintings, small works
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10 x 10″ Original Art, 150+ Artists
ArtsKC will feature over 150+ original works of art from Kansas City artists that have been supported by ArtsKC through the Grant-Making program and the Now Showing program. I participate in the Now Showing Program, which connects local Kansas City … Continue reading
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Tagged artist showcase, artskc, holiday bazaar, original art, paintings, smallworks
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Some of my favorites sold
Two of my favorite paintings sold this past week. Almost all of my paintings come from something that is going on in my life, so it’s impossible not to be attached to them in some way. One is a Buddha … Continue reading
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Art in the Dark
I had an art show just a few days ago at the Unity Village. I was super excited. We were expecting 200-300 people. When I showed up for the reception, the electricity was out. I wasn’t sure how we were … Continue reading
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Taking Time and Making Time
I am already starting to book several shows for this year. I currently have two shows hanging, one at The Visitor Convention Bureau in downtown Kansas City and another at Waddell & Reed on the Plaza. I don’t have another … Continue reading
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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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I have the best problem an artist could have
It has been an AMAZING week. I sold 3 paintings before my art show through Hello Art. I was counting my blessings! Then I loaded up my car, emptied out my studio, and moved my small paintings, prints, and cards … Continue reading
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Thanksgiving surprise
This has been an incredible week. I have sold 3 paintings to two different customers and an array of my new blank art cards. The first buyer contacted me from my Etsy site and inquired about a painting of Aspens. … Continue reading
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Tagged art, art collector, artist, aspen painting, aspen trees, collector, etsy, paintings
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Small Pieces
I love to paint big. It’s no secret. I have a lot of large paintings. However, I get a lot of requests for small paintings because they are more affordable. The first Friday of December, I will be doing a … Continue reading
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Tagged art, art show, December, Hello Art, Hotel Phillips, Kansas City, paintings, series, small works
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Lots Turned out to Touch
I had my First Friday show in the KC Crossroads this past Friday. It was a terrific show. I had well over 1000 people come through. It was great to talk to everyone and watch visitors interact with my paintings. … Continue reading
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