Embracing the mantra "be truthful, gentle, and fearless" in my studio journey for years – a guiding light that transcends into life itself. A timeless reminder for us all.
OCA is pleased to present Transference, featuring artworks by teaching artists and students of Artist Factory. This exhibit represents the skill, innovation, and vibrancy shared within our arts education programs and community. Our teaching artists create lessons for youth that integrate the elements and principles of art & design with themes of identity, social justice, environmentalism, family, and mental health.
The Artist Factory hosts and administers a comprehensive schedule of quality workshops taught by professional artists. We’ve partnered with local organizations such as Boys & Girls Clubs of Weber-Davis, Youth Impact, YCC Family Crisis Center, The Monarch, Utah Division of Arts & Museums, Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs, and the Weber Valley Youth Center. Our teaching artists develop lesson plans that engage media across artistic disciplines including photography, videography, painting, drawing, printmaking, performance art, new genres, and more. By expanding our youths’ skills, knowledge, and confidence in an array of art forms and providing community platforms to showcase their talents, we believe the arts help our youth achieve success at school, home, and beyond. Exhibiting Artists: Samantha da Silva, Inez Garcia, Joshua Graham, Jeffery Hampshire, Emily Hawkins, Colour Maisch, Nancy Andruk Olson, Rebecca Pletsch, Jorge Rojas, Douglas Tolman & Artist Factory Students 'Broken Open' & 'Setting Myself Free', mixed media on canvas, 48" x 36" Purchase inquiry at Gallery Mar Absolutely thrilled to express my gratitude to Workshop SLC for featuring my work in their latest interview with Slug Magazine! Big shoutout to Lucia Murdock for her incredible efforts in fostering such a vibrant and dynamic community. Your support means the world to me!
Delve into the full article: https://www.slugmag.com/community/local-gift-ideas-for-the-caffeinated-creative-with-clay-caked-nails/ Conducting a 2-day Fearless Abstract Painting Workshop at Workshop SLC was an enriching experience. Participants joined from Dallas, TX, Boise, ID, Park City, UT, and Salt Lake City! Grateful for the opportunity to share creative space with each of you. Thank you for your participation.
My enduring partnership with Workshop SLC stands as one of the longest-standing connections since my arrival in Utah. I am profoundly grateful for the vibrancy of this dynamic community, and I extend special appreciation to Lucia Estrada Murdock for her invaluable contributions.
Secure your spot in one of my three Fearless Abstract Painting Workshops in 2024. Register today! Collaborating with the children at Liberty Elementary in Ogden is truly delightful. We've creatively integrated organic materials into our textured paintings, drawing inspiration from nature. Special thanks to Boys & Girls Clubs of Weber Davis and Ogden Contemporary Arts for bringing this enriching arts program to our community.
Lately, I've been fielding some questions about my personal style. With that in mind, I've distilled nine guiding principles.
Having moved 40 times in my lifetime, my connection with clothing reflects a nomadic spirit. My approach to fashion mirrors my artistic process—intentional, sophisticated, and resourceful. Instead of drowning in an overflowing closet, I embrace a curated wardrobe that radiates beauty and resonates with my personal affection for each piece. My philosophy on getting dressed aligns with my perspective on making art. Here are nine concise tips encapsulating The Art of Getting Dressed: 2-day Distressed Mixed Media Workshop: Incorporating collage, newspapers & paint scrapers to create simulated marks of age & wear at Workshop SLC.
Working with the youth at Boys & Girls Clubs of Weber-Davis has been fantastic. They bring a refreshing level of creativity and enthusiasm to our projects. We're currently exploring how to incorporate nature into our work using salt, sand, and sawdust.
Huge thanks to Ogden Contemporary Arts for making this opportunity possible. Stay tuned for details about our upcoming exhibition – we can't wait to showcase our creations! Success in an art career is a deeply personal journey, with varying definitions for each artist. Nevertheless, there are 5 key indicators of achievement that I continually recalibrate my path toward:
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This blog was created to share my belief that the art-making process is a catalyst for transformation and personal empowerment. I am living proof.
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