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"Celebrating Light" at Argo & Lehne Jewelers

"Celebrating Light" at Argo & Lehne Jewelers

  My daughter and I have the good fortune to have a collection of our paintings featured in a gorgeous, museum-like setting at Argo & Lehne Je...
What if every child could thrive?

What if every child could thrive?

What if every child could thrive? Please take 90 seconds to watch this video and consider sharing it with your friends.
My new SKILLSHARE class for artists:  Using ARTWORK ARCHIVE to organize and grow your business

My new SKILLSHARE class for artists: Using ARTWORK ARCHIVE to organize and grow your business

When I decided to leave my office job to become a full-time artist I had a lot to learn about becoming a creative entrepreneur. I quickly found ou...
Mother-Daughter Artists Magazine Article

Mother-Daughter Artists Magazine Article

My daughter and I share a lifelong love affair with art. Today, we are both professional artists, but we took very different paths to get here! Read our story...
THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT CHART IN THE WORLD

THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT CHART IN THE WORLD

My artist rendering of the global research for COVID-19 treatments and vaccine, compiled by FasterCures, a center of the Milken Institute -- better days are coming.
Less worry and more living:  try three of my favorite things

Less worry and more living: try three of my favorite things

These are easy things to do that can offer more calm, more joy, and less worry.
I illustrated a children's book!

I illustrated a children's book!

TIRED OF NAPS! is available now, by author Molly Davis, with my illustrations. As Dr. Mark Splaingard, an expert in pediatric sleep medicine says on the back cover, "This whimsical and beautifully illustrated book simply presents an important message to children about the need to get adequate sleep."
"Slow Hike" painting by Carrie Lacey Boerio

Life in the slow lane: painting a hike in the park

I'm learning to stroll sometimes instead of speed when I take a walk. Try "coming to your senses" or letting your mind drift. See how it feels. I made a painting from my first slow walk.
Outdoor painting indoors

Outdoor painting indoors

Painting outdoors indoors at the Dispatch Home and Garden Show.
Art, money and why personal finance is personal

Art, money and why personal finance is personal

 “There is no judgement in budget... be honest… don’t budget for “the ideal version of yourself.” From Arts & Numbers by Elaine Grogan Luttrull.
“Start painting what you love.” An interview with artist Steven Walker

“Start painting what you love.” An interview with artist Steven Walker

 “Start painting what you love and don’t worry about painting to make money or please others. Paint like the bills and loans don’t matter. Paint without fear but with passion for crying out loud, you only live once.”
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery

Copying the masters is a common way for artists to learn, but this was a new and fantastic experience for me. I tried one of my favorites, “Sunflowers in the Windstorm” by Emil Nolde at the Columbus Museum of Art.