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There’s a huge part of being an entrepreneur, a creative professional and all around executive decision maker that is over looked.  That is the skill of vision or rather know good ideas from bad ideas.  I had 2 principals say … Continue reading →

We’ve all been kids and we’ve all known them.  If you’re a marginally good person, you have warm feelings about children and childhood.  Left to their own devices, children can be equally brilliant as they can be devastating.  That quiet … Continue reading →

Live Art will always be somewhat of a struggle for an artist at any level – from emerging to established.  A live mural wouldn’t be impressive if it were easy to accomplish.  That’s why I keep working at it until … Continue reading →

PROPERTY OWNERS, DO NOT BEWARE OF ART ON UTILITY BOXES.  THESE ARE A PHONE CALL TO YOUR UTILITY COMPANY AWAY.  Rather, beware or aware of important stickers, get the permissions and paint away. That’s probably news to a lot of … Continue reading →

I learn from every job.  Sometimes they are large lessons and sometimes they’re little ones.  Here are the ones I’ve learned at 602 W. San  Carlos Street in San Jose. Lesson #1 for girls and mural artists alike, you’re not … Continue reading →

  Through rich collaboration with clients, decent online research and a new confidence in color and self, my projects reflect sense of place and sense of self within that place equally.  The latest project at Lawrence Station Center features family … Continue reading →

Murals are generally thought of as beautifying a public or private space, but I’m here to tell you that they can do more.  I feel so strongly that this ancient art form take on larger roles in today’s society.  Lately, … Continue reading →

I can’t believe I’m lucky enough to wake up every morning and work towards another mural project.  Likewise, I am so fortunate to continue to grow professionally.  As my career progresses, the jobs become different.  When I first started painting … Continue reading →

Even though engaging people in the process of my artwork has always been important to me personally, I’ve not always had a great time painting out in public for Live Art or Events and Festivals.  The first time was so … Continue reading →

I love meeting young people in the process of painting a mural.  Taggers, budding artists and cool little girls, I enjoy them all.  I wish I could sit down with each one of you and spend a couple minutes fostering … Continue reading →