New work from me! Friends making art I want to buy: Paul Ortega Designs Pietro Martinez Art Other artists I’ve recently discovered: Matt McCormick (via new fave musician Zach Bryan) Reagan Corbett
Art Obsession (5 Pieces)
Tag: ART
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It’s possible I’m obsessing over house changes because I’m, well, in my house a lot. Should I paint the cabinets? Greywash them? I need more art. I should move the art I do have… Feed Me As someone who loves shrimp, this article and its accompanying photo is epic: How to Cook Shrimp. Three I…
Dogs of Aspen
Gray Malin is a destination photographer who loves the places I love—namely, Aspen and OC. His photos are a given in any Aspen home, and I’d love to bring the tradition into my own. His newest launch, Dogs of Aspen, might just be the ticket to me finally splurging on his work. I mean, I…
Feel Good Friday 102921/110521
Before we dig in, my very first in-person art show starts tomorrow!! Click here for some of the work, and more details on the studio tour/art crawl. Not even apologizing anymore for my erratic gratitude post schedule. I am so grateful for who I am. For who I’ve chosen to have in my life. For…
Big News: November Art Show!
+ the first-ever in-person one! Come by my open studio / art gallery in Rosedale at 4407 Medical Parkway on November 6 & 7 from 10am to 5pm for art, art lovers, and probably definitely fun + fancy wine.
Angry | Feel Good Friday 040221
This is not a feel good post. This is an angry post. This week, I came up against something that I have been fortunate enough to have avoided for 36 years: sexual assault. Let me be clear: “nothing” happened. As in, I was not assaulted. Or murdered. But I was skillfully manipulated, isolated, and put…
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Flu #s are down—way down. Explore the charts in this twitter thread. “Skate to where the puck is going, not where it has been.” Wayne Gretzky Workouts Yaaaaas Top 10 Hardest CrossFit Football workouts! I know y’all are tired of hearing about it but I just friggin’ LOVE lifting. I love my barbell. I love…
Exploring Art From Prison
If I imagine the peace and solace I’ve found in art during the pandemic, I can only imagine how impactful art can be for incarcerated populations—people who aren’t always taught to and given the room to express themselves. Imagine if prison reform not only included professional/job skills training but also personal growth education too… “For…
You Again | Feel Good Friday 031320
My first art sale! I’m working on an Emotion series, and the first piece from it sold today! To a very important art collector and amazing supporter of my art! Also, I cut my hair even shorter! I asked for “edgier” and that it is. I love it. Now, onto the topics no one can…
Art
What is art, even? It’s good for your soul. It’s been amazing for my soul, anyway. Introducing … my art site! lyssart.com I have no idea where this art energy came from, what I’m doing, or what role this kind of art is going to play in my life. But I will say this: I…