It’s Monday and I’m not working at the Silver Bullet Bar. I spend off days (and most unclaimed time) working on my dissertation. I’m a PhD candidate and I’m doing research on the topic of how to revitalize small towns that have lost their industrial base. This hits close to home for me because I’m… Continue reading Lizard Girl – 4
It’s 8:30 pm and I’m leaving earlier because Ronny agreed to swap with me to close the bar. I would close on Friday (a busy night) if he closed tonight. I made a point to park in the same part of the garage in case my little friend decided to make an appearance. Because it… Continue reading Lizard Girl – 3
When I got home to my teeny tiny apartment I could actually hear Garfield yowling behind the door. Garfield is a large orange tabby (just like the cartoon Garfield) and like his namesake, Garfield is entirely obsessed with food. I’ve had lots of cats and every cat I’ve had loved food and looked forward to… Continue reading Lizard Girl – 2
It’s about 7:30pm and I’m taking my break. The sun is setting and I like how it looks making the mountains pink then orange then finally purple. I work at Denver International Airport. I’m a bartender at the Coors Silver Bullet Bar which is a popular sports bar and often very crowded. But it’s Tuesday… Continue reading Lizard Girl – 1
The piece, “Untethered” was created as a way to find peace with my difficult young adult years. This is the back story.
“Untethered” is a personal piece I created as part of the course I’m taking, “Befriending Your Shadow” with Erika Cleveland.
TMexican Folk Art Cat, “Susie” with traditional Tonala patterns and motifs. Watercolor on paper. 8.5” x 11” (22cm x 28cm)
Status: Available. $120.00 unframed.
Rules of the Road. Watercolor on paper. 11”x9.5” (28cm x 24cm).
A few years ago I was in a vintage store and found a floatation cushion with this print.
It probably dates to the 1960s (dig the motorboat!) I was so charmed by the artwork and design. It reminds me of my midwestern childhood, vacations spent near lakes, and the fun I had.
Tonala Cat #15. Watercolor on paper. 11” x 8.5”.
I’ve never seen a lynx painted in the Tonala style much less on a cat. I love the blue color.
Status: Available. $120.00 unframed.
Tonala Cat #14, “Steff.” Watercolor on paper. 11” x 8.5”.
Although Tonala pottery can come in a variety of colors, they traditionally the yellow grey color of the native clay decorated with warm reds, grey blue, and black.
So I was delighted to find this green tonala cat!
I named this cat “Steff” in honor of Steph Brady, the artist who owns in Green Cat Gallery in Salida, Colorado. And, yes, Steph really does paint green cats!
Status: Available. $120.00 unframed.
