I’m part of many artist groups on Facebook, and I often see new artists asking the same question: “How much should I charge for my work?” It’s an important question—but there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. So I usually ask them: “What is your time worth?” On the other side of this, I just as often hear people saying that artwork is “too expensive.”They ask, “How can an artist charge that much?” The truth is: pricing art is deeply personal. It’s about value , not just hours .

I love the holidays. The lights, the decorations, the food, the movies and music and most of all, the COLORS! I like the traditional colors red, green, gold and I prefer to keep it simple. My tree is super simple - gold lights and traditional decorations. I love to make some of my decorations and even make gifts! Felted gnomes and snowmen, which I usually end up giving away. One year I made all my holiday cards. I painted different images using watercolor paint. So fun, but s

There are so many artistic mediums out there to explore, and while I haven’t tried them all, I definitely have some favorites. I started my journey with pencil, then moved into charcoal. Charcoal quickly became a favorite when I was beginning—it’s incredibly versatile and expressive, perfect for learning value, depth, and texture. After high school, I decided it was time to try oil painting. I found a private painting class, and that’s where I completely fell in love with oil

Inspiration can come from absolutely anywhere, but for me, nature is one of my greatest muses. Birds, trees, flowers, water, clouds—there’s an endless flow of beauty in the world around us. I’m especially drawn to the way light interacts with these elements. Color and light are huge sources of inspiration for me, whether it’s sunlight catching on an old building, glowing through clouds, or reflecting in eyes and hair. Movement is another spark for my creativity. When I see a

Art is a Journey not a Destination I am a fine artist originally from Northern California, currently residing in Clarksville, Tennessee....

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