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Abstract Studies: Learning the Language of Marks

There was a time when abstract art felt completely mysterious to me. I would look at a painting and wonder how an artist knew what mark to make next. It almost looked random. Working through these two studies changed that. As I painted, I started to realize there really is a rhythm to abstract art. […]

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Bright-Eyed: A Mixed Media Collage Experiment

This was a really fun challenge because the reference I started with was almost completely monochromatic. Instead of relying on the colors that were already there, I had to decide what colors I wanted to bring into it. I ended up using a mix of teal, gold, rust, deep reds, purples, and darker greens. It […]

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Midnight Blooms: Painting My First Big Cat

I had never painted a big cat before, so I was excited to try this black panther. I used a mix of spray paint, acrylics, and oils for this one. I really enjoyed working with all three and seeing how the painting changed as I added each layer. The spray paint was especially fun because […]

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The Story Behind The Ring Could Not Hold Her

The idea for this painting started with a carousel horse. Carousel horses are carefully made and beautifully decorated, but they don’t get to choose where they go. They travel around the same circle, moving up and down while carrying others. That idea felt familiar to me. Sometimes we become so used to our roles and […]

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Still Water Print

Still Waters captures a quiet moment at the edge of the water. A solitary figure rests beneath a warm glowing sky, surrounded by soft color, reflection, and the calm of nature. The original painting was created around ideas of peace, hope, love, and quiet clarity. The still water leaves room for each person to see […]

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Cosmic Bloom

This abstract study gave me the freedom to experiment without worrying about getting every mark right. I layered paint, texture, and line over and over, learning how different elements work together to create movement and balance. Some of my favorite moments in this painting are actually the result of letting go of the original plan […]

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Harmonic Drift

Harmonic Drift was created during a series of abstract studies where I explored layering, mark making, and trusting the painting to evolve one step at a time. Before starting these pieces, abstract art felt unpredictable to me. As I worked through each layer, I began to understand that there is a rhythm to the process. […]

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Bright-Eyed

Original Mixed Media Collage on Deckled-Edge Watercolor Paper Bright-Eyed began with a nearly monochromatic reference and became an experiment in color, texture, and layering. Karisa built the piece with collage materials and paint, then continued adding layers until much of the original collage became part of the texture underneath the painting. Small pieces still show […]