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Rhomboids

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  This is the second piece in my series of detailed anatomy drawings mixed with watercolor.  Here I focused on the Rhomboids which connect the scapulae to the spinal column.  Drawing bones and skeletons is quite challenging.  My hope is that this series will improve my understanding of anatomy and my drawing skills.  Graphite & watercolor on watercolor paper
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A Few Art Lessons

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 I recently covered a Fine Arts classroom and came up with a few lesson plans. Mandala Example 1 Mandala Example 2 Landscape Color wheel & complementary color studies Rodeo art Complementary color artwork Woven placemat
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Latissimus Dorsi

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 It took me a little while to finally get this series started but here is the first completed piece.  The plan is to focus on different muscle groups in the back and how they interact with the spine.   The detailed anatomy drawings are challenging, but I know it's a helpful skill to develop.  I'm trying to use watercolor to highlight specific muscle groups.  The latissimus dorsi muscles remind me of wings or a hang glider.  I used orange to indicate the tendons where the muscles attach to the bones.   Graphite & watercolor Graphite on watercolor paper Initial sketch
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Mindful Eating

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 I really enjoy living in Houston where we have so many amazing restaurants to try! Cafe Louise (downtown) Empire Cafe (Montrose) Pico's (Upper Kirby) 51fifteen (Galleria) 51fifteen (Galleria) Common Bond (the Heights) Cafe Agnes (Rice Village) On the Kirb (Greenway) Cafe Agnes (Rice Village) Cyclone Anaya's (River Oaks) Milk & Cookies (River Oaks) Farmer's Market (River Oaks) Daily Cup Cafe (Independence Heights) Cafe Agnes (Rice Village) On the Kirb (Midtown)
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In Spirals: the Youtube Video

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  Click here to check out this Youtube video about my artwork series!
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"In Spirals" Installation

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  Artwork Installation I was able to locate a space where I could install all fifteen large works of art related to my series "In Spirals".  Here is my artist statement. On the left you can see all of the watercolor pieces.  On the back wall is all of the pieces made from dried rose petals.  On the right is a series of Fantasy Collages that I made from old calendars.
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Fantasy Collages

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 In 2024 I purchased two calendars: Zen Garden and Classic Fairy Tales.  After the 2025 new year, I began to deconstruct and reassemble these calendars to create epic and dramatic scenes.  For example, in Fantasy Collage #1, a young man must fight giant birds to rescue a damsel in distress.  Additionally, a man, a horse and a chicken go on a journey together. The narratives are open to interpretation.  I enjoyed repurposing these calendars which otherwise would have ended up in the trash.  It was also fun to return to my favorite type of art-making: collage! Fantasy Collage #1 Fantasy Collage #2 Fantasy Collage #3 Fantasy Collage #4 Art Installation
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