Happy MLK Day!

Today we honor the incredible Dr. King.
- As we remember him at this time, let us remind ourselves what he fought and what he died for - freedom, equal rights, racial equality, poverty...
- As we remember, take note of what we are doing or can do to contribute to these important causes and note what you value and hope for others.
- As we remember, give thanks to those who have helped create a legacy of positive change and opened hearts and minds.
There's still so much more work we can do and I hope that we wholeheartedly continue the fight, break barriers and create the vision at Dr. King so beautifully expressed.

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My Art is in the New York Times!

I am so happy to announce my art is in the New York Times! I illustrated a piece for the sports section about the possibility of baseball in Nashville, TN. It was a whirlwind of a project and was published quickly after I created it. I am so grateful for this opportunity! Still on cloud nine.

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Here is my sketch and notes. I included popular Nashville landmarks and baseball motifs to help tell the story.

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Here I am right after I saw it in the paper for the first time. What a thrilling experience!

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Live Painting at Sezane Pop-Up Shop

I recently had the pleasure of working with the Parisian fashion brand, Sezane. Their classic, feminine, polished and beautiful aesthetic was brought to life at their recent Los Angeles pop-up shop.

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For several days in March and April I worked in an amazing, floral setting outside the store painting French phrases for their customers. C'est tres jolie!

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As the customers chose from a list of popular French phrases of endearment, I used watercolors, Tombow brush marker pens and watercolor paper to create their art pieces. I painted brightly-colored florals to match Sezane's spring collection brand aesthetic.

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I couldn't wait to ask the customer's what they purchased. Stepping into the shop makes your heart leap. There's so many beautiful pieces to choose from! (I love the striped top I wore from their collection)

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In the first few days after opening, customers received one of these incredible flowers from Farm Girl.

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I was incredibly inspired by the flowers I was surrounded in. It was a dreamy place to work for the day.

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Thanks, Sezane, for a truly enjoyable and memorable experience!

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