Exciting News: My First Time at the Lowell Arts Artist Market!

I’m beyond excited to announce that I’ll be participating in the Lowell Arts Artist Market for the very first time this year! If you’re not familiar with Lowell, it’s a charming little town just east of Grand Rapids, and it’s the perfect destination for a day trip—especially if you’re a fan of local art, unique finds, and small-town charm.

When you visit Lowell, you’ll discover so much more than just an art market. The town is brimming with delightful places to explore. Whether you're a lover of vintage treasures or modern-day crafts, there’s something for everyone. Take a stroll through one of the local antique shops, browse through the adorable mercantile store, or step into the beautiful gallery co-op that showcases incredible fine arts and fine crafts. You’ll find the perfect gift for yourself or a loved one, all while supporting local artists and artisans.

The Lowell Arts Artist Market is especially special this year, filled with an incredible variety of handmade items that make perfect gifts for the upcoming holiday season—or just to treat yourself! From unique jewelry and ceramics to stunning paintings and textiles, you’ll find something that truly speaks to you.

But the fun doesn’t stop at the art market! Lowell has a selection of cozy restaurants and cafes where you can relax and enjoy a delicious meal after a day of shopping and exploring. It’s the kind of town where you’ll want to wander around, take in the sights, and enjoy the friendly atmosphere.

I can’t wait to be a part of this wonderful event and share my work with you all!

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I had so much fun at Kalamazoo’s Art Hop on April 2nd, 2021! The first in-person event in over a year! I cannot believe it. I felt the Arts Council of Kalamazoo did a wonderful job, safely introducing us back to the world! I want to thank them for their kindness, and for thinking of me to be included in the show. It feels good to be back!

I had hoped she would travel around to exhibitions, but now I can only hope she finds a home where she can be enjoyed and reflected upon. Read about the Deer…

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The Deer/ Original Painting on Wood Panel

$5,000.00

Now that my large originals are home, I am able to drop the price a bit! When they are in a gallery I have to share between 40%-60% with the gallery! I spent 3 months making this piece and several months before that conceiving and planning for it! It is made with a LOT of 24k gold and a variety of other materials. Read the story about the Deer, below!

I so believe in omens, whatever name you want to give them. For me, they usually involve animals. And sometimes they come at me in quite dramatic ways, unfortunately. This one happened when I was standing outside my studio in the spring taking a smoke break and enjoying the sun, when a gunshot came out of nowhere. I live in what I would call residential-country. I have an acre and 1/2 of land. There are houses all around and my kids play outside (they were at grandma’s at the time). A police officer then rolls up my driveway to inform me he had just shot and deer on my property. I was taken aback and still in shock. He caught me smoking pot, something that had just become legal in Michigan. So, let’s just put it this way—I didn’t ask questions. The officer left without saying more, and I was left with a body ( I assume the deer had been hit by a car first). I knew I was meant to watch over this deer. This piece was inspired by what I saw over the next few months. I collected fur when that was all that was left, and a few days later an old oak tree fell on where the body was. When I made this piece, I mostly thought about how humans interact with nature. How we impact it with our actions. And how the cycle still wants to happen, even though our impact created a ripple. How fragile nature is. How beautiful and perfect it is. How broken we are.

The deer is made out of the handmade watercolors that I make out of my grandmother’s antique jewelry. It has embedded crystals, moonstones, beads, glass, and a lot of 24k gold. The piece is 3 dimensional. A real cicada husk was embedded and gilded with 24k gold leaf, and the fur of the deer that inspired this piece was used in it, as well. The piece is sealed to protect the organic components. I include a non-static brush for occasional dusting (once or twice a year).

It is 30’’x30’’ on a 3 inch thick, cradled birch panel. I had a white, wood custom frame made for it. The frame is included in the price. The price also includes shipping within the United States. Please allow for a couple of weeks, because I will have to make a custom box for shipping.