"My children's art is whimsical. I started by making a card for my daughter, using an alphabet made mostly of nonsensical animals and people in bright colors. In the thirty years that followed, I have added to those first letters until I have an eclectic assortment of more than 250 graphics, which I named “The Alphabuddies.” I have created Alphabuddies with water colors, colored pencils, acrylics, computer software, and more – each graphic is a work of art in itself.
My style is primitive, often using vivid [
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"My children's art is whimsical. I started by making a card for my daughter, using an alphabet made mostly of nonsensical animals and people in bright colors. In the thirty years that followed, I have added to those first letters until I have an eclectic assortment of more than 250 graphics, which I named “The Alphabuddies.” I have created Alphabuddies with water colors, colored pencils, acrylics, computer software, and more – each graphic is a work of art in itself.
My style is primitive, often using vivid colors and absurd perspectives. As I began, I dreamed of finding a way to mix and match the Alphabuddies on backgrounds I would create. Computer technology caught up with my dream, and now I have scanned The Alphabuddies and I use them in custom artwork featuring names or slogans. Other works that have no letters or numbers are sold as limited editions. In all my art, regardless of style or medium, I want to convey a vision that celebrates life, childhood, and joy.
I have used The Alphabuddies in two children’s books; they were also featured in the John Paul Mitchell System’s corporate Christmas card a few years ago.
Even with these artistic successes, my road into the arts was bumpy. I received a “D” in art class as a child, and assumed I had no talent. Later, when I began drawing for my daughter, I was surprised to find that adults liked my art as well. I attended art classes and was urged to pursue my own unique style and vision.
I encourage beginning artists: don’t let your dream die. People of all ages have treasured customized works featuring their own names, and counselors have used My Own Picture Diary to help traumatized children. Don’t give up. There is no way to foresee how your work will affect others."
Recently I've started using the same absurd prospectives experimenting in modern art using mix media.
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